Program Overview

Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration] [Mixed-mode]

Overview

Pursue your passion for a career in healthcare without compromising on lifestyle, with the flexibility of online study. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Division 1) registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Fast Facts

• Location: JCU campuses or study centres where you can study this course. 'Online' means the course can be studied off-campus using a combination of online resources, printed material or other technologies. Some online courses include on-campus workshops and travel for professional placements.
  • Online (this course requires some on-campus attendance by online students)
• Commencing: The month(s) you can start the course. For courses offered at JCU Singapore and JCU Brisbane, see 'How to Apply'.
  • Online: February, July
• Fees: Indicative, annual cost of your course. Some courses are supported by the Australian Government with the government paying some of your fees. This is the Commonwealth Supported fee. The tuition fee is the fee payable if Commonwealth Support does not apply. You can defer your fees if eligible with HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. The Student Services & Amenities Fee is a required payment from most students.
  • $5,800.00+ (estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load. Please note this estimate is variable and subject to fluctuation depending on choice of elective subjects)
• Duration: The time it will take you to complete the course as a full-time student. Also specifies if the course is available part-time. This section will indicate if some online courses may have a longer duration due to their different delivery method.
  • 3 years full-time
  • 3.5 years full-time for mid-year entry

Entry Requirements

• ATAR: 66
• Recommended Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C), Biology, Chemistry and one of General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths (Units 3/4,C)
• Alternate Pathways: QTAC Codes
  • Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application. T: Townsville. C: Cairns. O: Online. B: Brisbane or RATEP.

Course Detail

• What to Expect: Study this degree online through a combination of online resources and some on-campus residential workshops. Benefit from excellent online resources, regular tutor contact and extensive supervised professional placement and clinical experience in real-world settings, beginning in your first year.
• Australian Clinical Placement: Provided in a range of contemporary health settings. Apply theoretical knowledge in a practical context, preparing you for smooth transition into the workplace. JCU’s exceptional learner engagement and teaching resources ensure you graduate job ready.
• Graduates: Will be eligible for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Career Opportunities

• JCU Nursing Degree: Prepares you for a career in a range of rural, regional and metropolitan nursing settings. This unique focus will distinguish you from your peers throughout your career.
• Graduate Outcomes: JCU Nursing graduates are known for their skill, care and work across Australia and internationally. Graduates work in a variety of areas, such as metropolitan hospitals, rural and regional centres, Government departments and defence, non-government agencies and community health.
• Future Specialisation: This degree provides a strong foundation for future specialisation in areas such as emergency, mental health, aged care, oncology and community health, rural and remote practice or in health policy, research, management, or education sectors.

Admissions Transparency Data

• Entry Score Threshold: These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in June each year. Meeting the threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
  • ATAR/Selection Rank: 66.00
• Entry Score Range: This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the Bachelor of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) for Semester 1, 2024. The table includes offers deferred to Semester 1, 2024 which may have been assessed using the entry score threshold of an earlier year.
  • JCU Townsville
    • Without adjustments: Highest 96.30, Median 76.60, Lowest 64.20
    • With adjustments*: Highest 99.95, Median 80.00, Lowest 68.20
  • JCU Cairns
    • Without adjustments: Highest 92.65, Median 74.40, Lowest 61.80
    • With adjustments*: Highest 99.95, Median 78.00, Lowest 67.80
  • JCU Mackay
    • Without adjustments: Highest 90.05, Median 68.10, Lowest 60.75
    • With adjustments*: Highest 96.30, Median 70.70, Lowest 67.35
  • JCU Mount Isa
    • Without adjustments: <5
    • With adjustments*: <5
  • External
    • Without adjustments: Highest 90.95, Median 71.50, Lowest 68.00
    • With adjustments*: Highest 99.95, Median 75.50, Lowest 70.00

Adjustment Factors

• James Cook University Applies Bonus Ranks: Under the Regional Preference Scheme and QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Learn more about JCU’s adjustment factors.

Handbook

• Visit the JCU Course and Subject Handbook: For a detailed overview of available subjects, as well as pre-placement requirements.

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated Annual Commonwealth Supported Fee: $AUD5,800.00
• Scholarships: A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Pathways to JCU

• JCU Prep: Provides a pathway into this course. Enrolling in this flexible program will enable you to meet entry requirements including subject pre-requisites and ATARs. Introductory academic subjects are also available to prepare you for tertiary study.
• Certificate III, Certificate IV or AQF Diploma Qualifications: Can also be used as a pathway into this course.

How to Apply

• Note the Course QTAC Code: For the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
• External () - Apply Now: Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Admission Requirements

• This Course May Have Specific Admission Requirements: Such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. You will find all the details of your course requirements in the JCU Professional Experience Placement website.