Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

About the course

This honours year strengthens your nursing expertise through advanced research training. You will investigate a topic of professional interest, develop skills in research design, data management and evaluation, and complete a supervised research project and thesis. The course supports pathways into senior nursing and midwifery roles and prepares you for further study such as a research masters or PhD in nursing. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates build research and evaluation capabilities valued for quality improvement and evidence-based practice. The course can support progression toward senior nursing or midwifery roles and opportunities in hospitals, government and district health services, education, business and private industry. It also provides preparation for postgraduate research pathways, including research masters or PhD study in nursing. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)