Program Overview

Bachelor of Nursing

The Bachelor of Nursing is a 3-year full-time program that equips students with the skills and knowledge to become confident and capable Registered Nurses. The program is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) for registration as a Registered Nurse.

Program Overview

• The program is offered on-campus at the Gold Coast, Logan, and Brisbane South (Nathan) campuses.
• The program duration is 3 years full-time, with 240 credit points required for completion.
• The program includes clinical placements, which provide students with hands-on experience in various healthcare settings.

Admission Requirements

• Academic entry requirements apply to International applicants for undergraduate programs.
• English language requirements apply to applicants whose previous studies were completed in a country other than a recognised country or undertaken in a language other than English.
• The minimum English language requirements for entry to this program are:
  • Successful completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English.
  • OR a minimum overall score of 7 on IELTS (Academic) with minimum scores of 7 for listening, 7 for reading, 7 for speaking, and 6.5 for writing.
  • OR an overall score of 66 in the PTE (Academic) with minimum scores of 66 for listening, 66 for reading, 66 for speaking, and 56 for writing.
  • OR the OET with a minimum score of B in each of the three components (listening, reading, and speaking) and a minimum score of C+ in the writing component.
  • OR an internet-based TOEFL (iBT) minimum total score of 94 with minimum scores of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 24 for writing, and 23 for speaking.

Program Structure

• The program consists of 240 credit points, with 230 credit points of core courses and 10 credit points of flexible courses.
• Core courses include:
  • Foundations of Professional Nursing
  • Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Safe Administration of Medications
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
  • Effective Nursing Practice
  • Health Assessment
  • Acute Nursing Practice
  • Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1
  • Legal and Ethical Principles in Healthcare
  • Evidence-Based Nursing
  • Chronic Condition Management
  • Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2
  • Mental Health Nursing Practice
  • Family Nursing
  • Transition to Professional Nursing
  • Complex Clinical Care
  • Community Nursing Practice
  • Older Adults' Health
  • Healthcare for Australia's First Peoples
  • Professional Experience Capstone
• Flexible courses include:
  • Care of the Neonate
  • Child and Youth Mental Health

Career Opportunities

• As a Registered Nurse, graduates will be equipped to work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, community health organizations, and private practices.
• Graduates will be able to work in a range of specialties, including acute care, chronic care, mental health, and community health.

Tuition Fees

• The indicative annual tuition fee for International students is $41,500.
• Fees are subject to change and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, equipment, and living expenses.

Accreditation

• The Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).
• The program is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) for registration as a Registered Nurse.

Research Areas

• The program includes research-based courses that equip students with the skills and knowledge to conduct research in nursing practice.
• Research areas include:
  • Evidence-Based Nursing
  • Healthcare for Australia's First Peoples
  • Complex Clinical Care
  • Community Nursing Practice

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning

• Students may be eligible for credit based on prior study or experience.
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is assessed at the time of admission.
• Credit can include prior study undertaken through an accredited education provider or prior experience through professional or life experience.