Program Overview

Bachelor of Nursing

The Bachelor of Nursing is a comprehensive program that prepares students for a career in nursing. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding required to become a competent and adaptable registered nurse.

Key Information

• Study mode: On Campus
• Duration: Minimum time - 3 years, Maximum time - 6 years
• Entry score: 65
• Indicative fees:
  • International on campus: Fee paying overseas - $34,640.00 per annum (full-time), $17,320.00 per annum (part-time)
  • Course points and codes: Credit Points - 192, AQF - Level 7, Cricos - (insert Cricos code)

Why Study with Us?

The Bachelor of Nursing at Charles Sturt University is a professionally accredited course that prepares students for the healthcare workforce. The program has strong industry links and ties to regional and metropolitan communities across New South Wales. Students will benefit from a practical program that includes at least 800 hours of clinical placements in authentic healthcare settings.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing program will be recognized for their critical thinking, diversity, and professionalism. They will be prepared for a wide range of careers, including:

• Working in public and private healthcare facilities
• Improving patient care through research and practice
• Specializing in any area of nursing that interests them

What You Will Study

The Bachelor of Nursing program consists of a range of subjects that provide students with a comprehensive understanding of nursing practice. The program includes:

• Core subjects: 160 credit points
• Introductory subjects: 32 credit points
• Foundational subjects: 64 credit points
• Continuing subjects: 64 credit points
• Compulsory subject: 32 credit points
• Capstone subjects: 32 credit points

Costs

The costs associated with the Bachelor of Nursing program include:

• Course fees:
  • International on campus: Fee paying overseas - $34,640.00 per annum (full-time), $17,320.00 per annum (part-time)
  • Payment options:
    • Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university
    • Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
    • Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Nursing program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Selection rank: 65
• Academic entry requirements:
  • Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) with the minimum ATAR required or equivalent
  • A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
  • A completed Certificate III at AQF Level 3, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent
  • Partial completion of an AQF Diploma, of at least 50%, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent
  • A completed AQF Diploma studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate from an Australian university (or equivalent), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Overall Grade Average or Score achieved
  • Successful completion of a minimum of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the overall Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
  • A completed Certificate IV in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
  • A completed Diploma in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
  • A completed Advanced Certificate in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
  • A completed Advanced Diploma in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
  • A completed Hospital Certificate in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
• Language requirements:
  • The English-language requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing align with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English Language Skills Registration Standard (2025)
  • Students must meet one of the following criteria:
    • Student is from an English-speaking background and must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a Nursing, Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) recognised country (e.g. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or United States of America) including at least two years between years 7 and 12
    • Student is an enrolled nurse with current registration with the NMBA - English language requirements will have been demonstrated for enrolled nurse registration
  • Students from a non-English speaking background must:
    • Provide IELTS results (academic module) or NMBA accepted equivalent with a minimum overall score of 7 with a minimum score of 7 each component for listening, reading and speaking, and a minimum score of 6.5 in writing
    • Test results will be accepted from a maximum of two test sitting in 12-month period only if there is a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting and a minimum score of 7 in each component for listening reading and speaking, a minimum score of 6.5 for writing across the two sittings
    • Examples of equivalent requirements are provided below
    • Details of other accepted tests are available from the NMBA website

Credit and Pathways

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below:

• Apply via UAC
• Apply via VTAC
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt
• Recruitment agent

Related Courses

Other courses that you might be interested in:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Health Studies
• Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Aged Care)
• Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Clinical Education)
• Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Leadership and Management)
• Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Rural and Remote Nursing)