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Bachelor of Nursing Science: Graduate Entry

Students can fast-track a career in nursing with this accelerated graduate entry program.

Students can fast-track a career in nursing withthis accelerated program. Courses include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and care of people throughout the lifespan, cultural, legal and ethical requirements, mental health, drug therapy, and research. Clinical placements are supervised by experienced clinicians. Graduates achieve the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for Registered Nurses.
Students with relevant study may be eligible to apply for credit for some courses.

CRICOS code
072637M
Commence
Semester 1 (only part-time option available—3 years minimum) or Semester 2 (full-time available)
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
  • * Duration note: The February (semester 1) offering is only available on a part-time basis. The full-time program is two years full-time plus an eight-week block nursing internship.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013411
Minimum selection threshold

Minimum GPA of 4.0

UniSC program code
SC392
Commence
Semester 1 (only part-time option available—3 years minimum) or Semester 2 (full-time available)
Duration
2.3 years full time (2 years full time plus an 8-week Nursing Internship) or equivalent part time *
Prerequisites
completion of an Australian bachelor degree (unspecified) or equivalent degree from an international university
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
192
Footnotes
  • * Duration note: The February (semester 1) offering is only available on a part-time basis. The full-time program is two years full-time plus an eight-week block nursing internship.

Students can fast-track a career in nursing withthis accelerated program. Courses include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and care of people throughout the lifespan, cultural, legal and ethical requirements, mental health, drug therapy, and research. Clinical placements are supervised by experienced clinicians. Graduates achieve the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for Registered Nurses.
Students with relevant study may be eligible to apply for credit for some courses.

Post-admission requirements

Before undertaking clinical placement, students must obtain and maintain a current first aid and CPR certificate, provide evidence of hepatitis B immunisation, undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Blue Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) — 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.

Membership

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA); Australian College of Nursing.

Registration

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as nurses in Australia with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) which is a Board of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has a number of registration standards that graduates must demonstrate in order to be eligible for registration.

For example, graduates must demonstrate English language skills at IELTS level 7, with 7 in all subtests, or equivalent before being considered for professional registration. For full details of the AHPRA Registration Standards, visit the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website.

Program structure

For students commencing Semester 2, 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete all courses as listed below.

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
  • Studying part-time is the only option available to students who commence from Semester 1.
  • 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.
  • The Global Opportunities (GO) Program is not currently available to Nursing students.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.

Program structure

Introductory courses (2)

HLT100 Introduction to Behavioural Health
NUR141 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning

Advanced courses (13)

HLT221 Health Promotion Principles
HLT301 Introduction to Mathematics
NUR202 Mathematics Foundations
NUR211 Anatomy and Physiology
NUR212 Nursing, Assessment and Technology
NUR222 Human Pathophysiology
NUR231 Challenges to Mental Health
NUR241 Nursing Practicum 3
NUR300 Nursing Practicum 2
NUR311 Caring for Child, Youth and Family
NUR331 Health Law and Ethics
NUR332 Drug Therapy
NUR341 Health Alteration

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Total units: 192