Nursing - M3704
Bachelor's degree (honours year)
Are you looking to become a nurse? Please see our Bachelor of Nursing degree.
This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in Nursing for high achieving students who have completed the Bachelor of Nursing or a comparable degree course.
You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project in nursing or midwifery, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling.
This course offers a pathway to higher-level research in nursing for graduates with a Nursing degree.
If you have both a degree in nursing and a degree in midwifery you may, with agreement of their supervisor, undertake a combined honours over the one year of full-time study in both fields.
At a glance
Course Details
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Start date |
Semester one (February), Semester two (July) |
Qualification |
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) |
Meet Our Researchers
Meet Professor Helen Rawson. Her research focuses on improving the care for the most vulnerable in our community.
"I thoroughly enjoyed learning research skills in my honours program at Monash University; I developed good working relationships with my supervisors and other research students which helped to maintain my motivation to perform my best. The support from my supervisors was awesome and that left me with a great desire to advance my research skills." - Auxillia Madhuvu, …
"Undertaking an honours degree with Monash University provided the research foundation I needed to become a Ph.D. candidate. The support I received from my supervisors was fantastic. I gained valuable research skills, and networking opportunities and was successful in attaining my first publication. As an early career researcher the Honours program provided an excelle…
Judith's story
Three years spent nursing in remote areas of South Australia will remain one of Judith Dockley’s most treasured moments. "The skills and knowledge acquired during my degree have enabled me to evaluate and research social and medical issues within my work place.” - Judith Dockley
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Successful completion of the Monash Bachelor of Nursing for those wishing to undertake a research project in nursing, or the Monash Bachelor of Midwifery or Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) for those wishing to undertake a research project in midwifery, with a distinction average (at least 70%) in the final full two years of study as well as distinction average in 24 points at level 3 or above in the discipline
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A qualification and achievement level in nursing from another institution comparable in content and academic standards.
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Fitness for practice and professionalism
To complete your course, you are required to demonstrate that you meet fitness for practice expectations. Fitness for practice is part of the assessment in all units in this course. If you don't meet the fitness for practice expectations you will receive a fail mark for the unit and be required to repeat the unit before you can progress to the next year level of the course. In some circumstances, not meeting fitness for practice requirements can lead to exclusion from the course. Details of the course's Professional Standards, Ethical Behaviour and Student Support (ProFESS) framework are found at: Student Placement Guide.
Alternative entry pathways
Multiple pathways to this course
There are many ways to gain entry to a course at Monash. If you don't meet our entry requirements, there are pathways to help. More about alternative pathways.
Additionally, we recognise that some applicants may have experienced difficulties that have disadvantaged them when applying for university. We offer a range of special admissions schemes that may help you gain entry to your chosen course, including pathways for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. More about special admissions schemes.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2026 is:
A$4738
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.