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Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) lets high-achieving nursing graduates undertake an independent, supervised research project. You’ll build advanced critical thinking and specialist knowledge while designing and completing a thesis that can improve nursing practice and patient outcomes. The course combines research training with guided project work and provides a pathway to future research in nursing at honours level. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for early research and evidence-based practice roles in nursing and health settings. The honours year develops skills in research design, ethics, data collection and analysis, and academic writing, supporting progression to higher degree research. Career pathways can include research assistant roles, quality and clinical improvement positions, and entry to postgraduate research in nursing and health services. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$49,200 per year

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CSP: A$4,738

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Information

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1 years

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February

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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BHNURSIH2000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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