301394 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Conversion Program for Diplomates

BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 014159F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0 Years

Introduction

This conversion program is conducted for registered nurses with a diploma in nursing from Curtin University of Technology or Nanyang Polytechnic (Singapore) intending to convert the diploma to an award degree.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Diploma of Applied Science or equivalent; and current registration as general nurse with an Australian Nurses Board, or eligible for registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of WA. STAT not accepted.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should also see advice for Clinical Health Science students (see page 36). STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Students undertaking this course will be awarded recognition of prior learning equivalent to three years based on previous study.

Duration and Availability

This course is of six months full-time or equivalent part-time study and is only available to students who have previously completed the Diploma of Applied Science (or equivalent) at Curtin or Nanyang Polytechnic (Singapore) and who are registered as Registered Nurses in their home country.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Contact the Faculty of Health Sciences on telephone (08) 9266 4583, email hlthsci-ss@curtin.edu.au, or see the website www.nursingandmidwifery.curtin.edu.au.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit

		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		600.0
				600.0
Year 1 Semester 1
300720	v.4	Research Foundations in Nursing and Midwifery 213	4.0	25.0
300740	v.2	Management in Health Care 417	3.0	25.0
303793	v.2	Professional Practice Contract 394	1.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
1643	v.7	Human Biology 133	4.0	25.0
1644	v.7	Human Biology 134	4.0	25.0
2919	v.4	Palliative Care Nursing 260	15.0	25.0
300723	v.3	Lifespan Development 233	3.0	25.0
300730	v.3	Behavioural Responses to Illness 234	3.0	25.0
300732	v.2	Health Concepts in Family Care 315	2.0	25.0
300734	v.3	Behavioural Perspectives on Families 335	2.0	25.0
300738	v.3	Behavioural Perspectives of Mental Health 336	3.0	25.0
5152	v.4	Understanding Dying 260	28.0	25.0

Electives indicated are to reflect recognition of prior learning awarded

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2010	S'pore HR Institute	Semester 1	Y
2010	S'pore HR Institute	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.