Program Overview

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Bachelor of Nursing

The Bachelor of Nursing is a three-year undergraduate degree that provides students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become a registered nurse. The course is designed to prepare students for a career in nursing, with a focus on providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Overview

The Bachelor of Nursing is a comprehensive course that covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and nursing practice. Students will learn about the principles of nursing, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as the importance of communication, teamwork, and leadership in nursing practice.

Key Facts

• Award: Bachelor of Nursing
• VTAC code: (CSP)
• Start dates: Semester 1 (March 2026)
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Learning mode: Multi-Modal

Multi-Modal

Multi-Modal courses have a combination of face-to-face, online, online asynchronous, or online plus placement/intensive subjects.

Scholarships

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• Prerequisite: English (Please refer to admission requirements for details)
• Fees: $7,137 (CSP) per 120 credit points

About the Bachelor of Nursing

The Bachelor of Nursing is a future-focused course that provides students with the skills and confidence to care for people of all ages in all clinical situations. The course is designed to build resilience and navigate a rapidly evolving healthcare sector.

Course Structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Nursing, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.

Year 1

• 120 credit points from Core subjects

Year 2

• 90 credit points from Core subjects
• 30 credit points from chosen Prescribed electives or minor

Year 3

• 30 credit points from Capstone subjects
• 60 credit points from Core subjects
• 30 credit points from chosen Prescribed electives or minor

Core Subjects

Core subjects are required subjects in the course. Students need to complete these subjects to attain their degree.

• ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE
• WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
• ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1
• ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2
• FIRST NATIONS HEALTH
• HEALTHCARE AUSTRALIA
• PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING ONE
• PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN NURSING
• PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING TWO
• MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN NURSING
• PRIMARY HEALTHCARE IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
• PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING FOUR
• PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING THREE
• APPLIED EVIDENCED BASED CARE IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
• LEADERSHIP AND CLINICAL GOVERNANCE IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
• PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING FIVE

Minors

A minor is an optional sequence of related subjects studied in the course. To attain a minor, this sequence must add up to 60 credit points.

• Child, family and community health
• Mental health
• Rural nursing

Elective Subjects

A range of standalone elective subjects is available in the course. Some electives are recommended for the course, but students may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines.

Capstone Subjects

Capstone subjects are required subjects in the course or major that help students integrate and apply the knowledge and skills they gain to solve real-world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of the course.

• PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING SIX

Work-Based Learning

During the course, students will participate in one or more supervised Work-Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow them to practice newly acquired skills, behaviors, and knowledge while integrating theory with practice.

Course and Career Outcomes

The Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing may be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Exhibit inclusive and responsive professional nursing practice that respects individuals from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity to culture, values, and beliefs.
• Critically review and analyze professional nursing practice and other information to synthesize knowledge to advance the profession both individually and as a community.
• Employ evidence-based frameworks to inform systematic and comprehensive person-centered health and wellbeing assessment in partnership with people across a variety of healthcare settings.
• Participate in or lead collaborative practice in intra-professional and interprofessional teams to promote optimal health outcomes.
• Demonstrate therapeutic communication strategies in professional relationships with people, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate the ability to pursue ongoing professional learning and development for self and others through feedback, reflection, and action.
• Appraise and monitor the health and wellbeing of self and others and revise practice as needed.
• Employ assessment data and evidence to develop, document, and modify evidence-based person-centered care plans in partnership with people across a variety of healthcare settings.
• Demonstrate safe nursing practice in various healthcare settings that is professional, accountable, ethical, and legal, underpinned by a sound knowledge base as identified in the NMBA standards, codes, and guidelines for practice.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may take up nursing positions in the surgical, medical, pediatric, perioperative, emergency, rehabilitation, aged care, special care nursery, or community fields.

Fees and Scholarships

The estimated fees displayed are an indicative guide only. Estimated fees are based on the typical study pattern in the first year of the course for a full-time student (120 credit points).

How to Apply

If you are applying for multiple courses, you will need to apply through UAC or VTAC (Semester 1 only). If you are applying for one course, you may be able to apply directly.

Recognition of Prior Work and Study Experience

Even if you don't meet the eligibility requirements for your desired course, you may be able to apply based on what you've been doing until now. When we assess your application, we consider the value of your existing skills and work history.

Other Courses You May Like

Similar courses and double degrees are available, including:

• Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway)
• Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry Pathway)
• Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science
• Graduate Certificate in Registered Nurse Prescribing
• Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing
• Graduate Diploma in Midwifery
• Master of Midwifery Practice
• Master of Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Nursing