NURS4930
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
The main component of the Honours program is an original research project conducted under the close supervision of an academic staff member. In this course the student will need to work under the guidance of their supervisor/s to finalise their project with a clear and coherent written report. This report will demonstrate a sound understanding of the research process and the ability to report the outcomes of the project in a scholarly manner
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Gosford
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Have submitted a clear and coherent written report in the form of a thesis dissertation or journal manuscript
Content
Research Option 1 Thesis Dissertation: Consisting of introduction, background / literature review, methods, results, discussion and conclusion. The length should not exceed 15,000 words, excluding references, tables and figures.
Research Option 2 Manuscript for Publication in a Peer Review Journal: Completion of a research manuscript, prepared for submission, complying with an identified journal’s submission requirements, including word limit and formatting
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) [10954], Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) [12330], Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) [11691] or Master of Philosophy (Nursing) [11653] programs.
Assumed knowledge
A completed Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent degree, with evidence of high academic achievement and demonstrated potential to carry out, under supervision, a significant research project.
Assessment items
Thesis: Written assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 26 hour(s) per term
- To be arranged via appointment with the course coordinator and/or supervisor.
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 26 hour(s) per term
- To be arranged via appointment with the course coordinator and/or supervisor.
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Gosford
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 26 hour(s) per term
- To be arranged via appointment with the course coordinator and/or supervisor.
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 26 hour(s) per term
- To be arranged via appointment with the course coordinator and/or supervisor.
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 26 hour(s) per term
- To be arranged via appointment with the course coordinator and/or supervisor.
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Gosford
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 26 hour(s) per term
- To be arranged via appointment with the course coordinator and/or supervisor.
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- NURS4930 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 199.5 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.