- 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, Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG), 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 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. Studies include a philosophical foundation based on caring and community engagement, a strong foundation in science, and an emphasis on the integral nature of clinical experience to the development of competence in 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 (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.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Students will be registered with NMBA for the duration of study. Students and graduates are also eligible to apply for membership of the Royal College of Nursing Australia, which is affiliated with the International Council of Nurses .
Registration
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse in Australia with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The NMBA is a Board of 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.
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.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).
- A current First Aid and CPR certificate is required from an organisation recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council before commencing clinical practice.
- 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.
- 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 (8)
COR109 The Child Client
HLT100 Communication and Thought
LFS103 Anatomy and Physiology
NUR103 Introductory Bioscience
NUR111 Nursing Practicum 1
NUR121 Practice Foundations
NUR131 Health, Culture and Society
NUR142 Research Foundations
Advanced courses (14)
HLT221 Holistic Health Assessment
HLT301 Human Pathophysiology
NUR202 Challenges to Mental Health
NUR211 Nursing Practicum 3
NUR212 Nursing Practicum 2
NUR222 Caring Practice: Child, Youth and Family
NUR231 Caring Communities: Professional Studies 2
NUR241 Drug Therapy and Disease Transmission
NUR272 Health Alteration
NUR300 Continuing, Rehabilitative and Palliative Care
NUR311 Caring Practice: Nursing Internship
NUR331 Caring Practice: Nursing Practicum 4
NUR332 Caring Practice: Acute Health Alteration
NUR341 Caring Communities: Transcultural Health Practices
Elective course (1)
Select 1 course from:
NUR312 Caring Practice: The Older Adult
NUR322 Caring Practice: Life Crisis
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 Exercise Physiology II | |||
| LFS103 Communication and Thought | |||
| NUR111 Introductory Bioscience | |||
| NUR121 Practice Foundations | |||
| HLT100 Health, Culture and Society | |||
| NUR103 Anatomy and Physiology | |||
| NUR142 Nursing Practicum 1 | |||
| NUR212 Holistic Health Assessment |
Year 2
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLT221 Caring for Child, Youth and Family | |||
| NUR211 Human Pathophysiology | |||
| NUR231 Nursing Practicum 2 | |||
| NUR241 Drug Therapy | |||
| NUR131 Health Alteration | |||
| NUR202 Research Foundations | |||
| NUR222 Nursing Practicum 3 | |||
| NUR331 Health Law and Ethics |
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 Acute Health Alteration | |||
| NUR272 Challenges to Mental Health | |||
| NUR311 Palliative, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care | |||
| NUR341 Nursing Practicum 4 | |||
| NUR300 Caring for the Older Client | |||
| NUR332 Nursing Internship |
Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR312 Transcultural Health Practices | |||
| NUR322 Life Crisis |