Program Overview

Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)

Course Resolutions

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes). These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies.

1 Course Codes

• Code: BPNURADS-02
  • Course title: Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)

2 Attendance Pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Admission to Candidature

• Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney is competitive on the basis of completion of secondary study via the NSW Higher School Certificate, leading to the award of an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) or equivalent.
• English language requirements for this course are detailed in the Coursework Policy.
• This course requires applicants to have the ability to undertake clinical placements.
• In addition, this course is not available to applicants who are registered to practice as a nurse in Australia or in New Zealand.

4 Requirements for Award

• The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the units of study table for the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies).
• To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) degree, candidates must complete a minimum of 144 credit points, including all of the units of study set out in the table and any prescribed clinical experience.
• Candidates are required to attend clinical simulation and fieldwork as required.

5 Progression

• All candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) must successfully complete a minimum of 36 credits points of Year One Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) units of study before progressing to Year Two Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) units of study.
• Candidates may be permitted to enrol in some Year Two units of study while also enrolled in Year One units of study in the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) providing the requested units are available in the required semester and the pre-requisites and/or co-requisites have been met.
• In exceptional circumstances, a candidate may be allowed to progress to the next stage with approval by the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

6 Requirements for the Honours Degree

Admission, requirements, and award of Honours are according to the Resolutions of the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours).

7 Award of the Degree

The Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) is awarded in one grade: Pass.

8 Credit for Previous Study

• Credit awarded for previous study at the University of Sydney or at another institution will not exceed 24 credit points and not for units that require clinical skills training and/or professional experience placement.
• Credit for nursing units of study will not be granted for recognised previous study older than five years at the time of first enrolment.

9 Transitional Provisions

• These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2026.
• Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2026 should complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.