- Benefit from an intensive clinical placement program
- Connect with regional health services
- Follow with postgraduate study to specialise in midwifery, mental health, emergency advanced practice
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Nursing Science
Award abbreviation: BNursSc
QTAC code: 013401
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-14 / Rank-71
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Recommended prior preparation: Criminal History check, Hepatitis B immunisation, First Aid and CPR training (refer to Program requirements)
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC391
CRICOS code: 058567D. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Make a difference in the lives of others with a degree in nursing science.
This program has a philosophical foundation based on caring and community engagement, a strong foundation in science, and emphasises the integral nature of clinical experience to the development of competence in nursing. The program prepares nurses who are life-long learners, critical and creative thinkers and are able to care and contribute to the health of the population and the profession of nursing. You can complete a mental health major. Graduates achieve the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards for Registered Nurses.
Additional admission requirements
This program has higher English language proficiency requirements than most other programs at this level offered by the University.
Refer to the English language requirements for more information.
Post-admission requirements
Before undertaking clinical placement you are required to obtain and maintain a current First Aid and CPR Certificate, provide evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination, undergo a National Criminal History Check and obtain a Suitability Card. Refer to Program requirements and notes.
Career opportunities
Nurse in acute care, armed forces, community, rural, mental health, Indigenous health, aged care and industry settings.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Graduates may also become members of the Royal College of Nursing Australia.
Registration
Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a nurse in Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has a number of registration standards. Graduates must demonstrate that they meet these standards in order to be eligible for registration.
Graduates must demonstrate English language skills at IELTS level 7, with 7 in all subtests, or equivalent before being considered for professional registration. Test results from relevant examinations will generally need to be obtained within two years.Please visit the Nursing and Midwifery Board website for full details of other requirements.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete all courses as listed below.
- (Optional) Select a Mental Health Major, after consultation with the Program Leader.
- Register any selected Majors with Student Administration.
In order to commence clinical placement you must:
- Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the clinical practice component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
- Show evidence of complete Hepatitis B vaccination (3 inoculations over a period of six months).
- Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate from an organisation recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council.
- Travel to attend clinical placements.
- Have a level of computer literacy, including word processing and email.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Introductory courses (8)
COR109 Caring for Child, Youth and Family
HLT100 Human Pathophysiology
LFS103 Nursing Practicum 2
NUR103 Drug Therapy
NUR111 Health Alteration
NUR121 Research Foundations
NUR131 Nursing Practicum 3
NUR142 Health Law and Ethics
Advanced courses (14)
HLT221 Acute Health Alteration
HLT301 Challenges to Mental Health
NUR202 Palliative, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care
NUR211 Nursing Practicum 4
NUR212 Caring for the Older Client
NUR222 Nursing Internship
NUR231 Transcultural Health Practices
NUR241 Life Crisis
NUR272 The Child Client
NUR300 Communication and Thought
NUR311 Anatomy and Physiology
NUR331 Introductory Bioscience
NUR332 Nursing Practicum 1
NUR341 Practice Foundations
Elective course (1)
Select 1 course from:
NUR312 Health, Culture and Society
NUR322 Research Foundations
OR another course with the approval of the Program Leader.
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Nursing Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Eight (8) required courses:
COR109 should be studied in Semester 1.
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Molecular Biology | |||
| LFS103 Microbiology | |||
| NUR111 Molecular Biotechnology | |||
| NUR121 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology | |||
| HLT100 Chemistry | |||
| NUR103 Genetics | |||
| NUR142 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology | |||
| NUR212 Introduction to Pharmacology |
Year 2
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLT221 Immunology | |||
| NUR211 Biochemical Pharmacology | |||
| NUR231 Organic Chemistry | |||
| NUR241 Aquaculture | |||
| NUR131 Microbial Pathogenesis | |||
| NUR202 Molecular Biology | |||
| NUR222 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology | |||
| NUR331 Molecular Biotechnology |
Year 3
- Six (6) required courses:
NUR300 must be studied in Semester 2. - One (1) elective course
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLT301 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology | |||
| NUR272 Communication and Thought | |||
| NUR311 Introductory Bioscience | |||
| NUR341 Practice Foundations | |||
| NUR300 Health, Culture and Society | |||
| NUR332 Anatomy and Physiology |
Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR312 Nursing Practicum 1 | |||
| NUR322 Holistic Health Assessment |