Bachelor Courses
Bachelor of Nursing
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About this course
The curriculum covers various subjects such as health assessment, physiology, legal and professional matters, and principles of research.
Completing this degree also enables you to seek registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, provided that the course is accredited.
Course Duration
The Bachelor of Nursing can be completed in three years on a full-time basis or an equivalent duration on a part-time basis.
Recognition of Past Experience
International students may also have the option to receive credit for past clinical experience and nursing registration abroad, potentially shortening the overall duration of their course.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility requirements include completing Year 12 or its overseas equivalent academically, as well as achieving at least a score of 7 in IELTS or its equivalent in English proficiency.
Note that specific institutions or universities may set different IELTS score requirements.
Fees
The course fees typically vary between $28,000 and $37,000 per year.
Intakes
The Bachelor of Nursing accepts intakes in February and July. This program is highly sought after, so slots for different programs can fill up rapidly.
Study and visa pathway
Bachelor of Nursing → Student visa (subclass 500) → Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) → skilled, regional or employer-sponsored options; each stage has its own criteria and no outcome is assured.
Course details are confirmed with the institution before you apply.