NURS 4007 Nursing Honours Thesis A (Full-time)

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Credit Points 20

Legacy Code 400202

Coordinator Antoinette Cotton Opens in new window

Description Research is a necessary undertaking towards the continued development of nursing science and practice. Nursing Honours Thesis in the full time mode is a 60 Credit Point (CP) subject comprised of Nursing Honours Thesis A FT (20 CP) which is a Multi Term (MTS) continuing subject to Nursing Honours Thesis B FT (40 CP). The subject provides an opportunity for students under the guidance of their academic supervisors to propose, plan and implement a research project related to nursing, and work towards planning, developing and producing a written thesis due to be completed and submitted for examination in the Nursing Honours Thesis B FT subject.

School Nursing & Midwifery

Discipline General Nursing

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 20cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject

Assumed Knowledge

A basic knowledge of research methods at undergraduate level or equivalent is required.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Thesis 15,000-20,000 words S/U N Individual

Teaching Periods