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Description
More nurses graduate from ACU than anywhere else in Australia – and for good reason.
Our nursing courses are known for developing professionals who are caring, adaptable, safe and ethical.
The Bachelor of Nursing uses learner-centred approaches including inquiry- and situation-based learning to enhance students' experiences as well as their readiness for the workplace.
Students have the opportunity to choose a clinical nursing specialty, such as:
- medical/surgical nursing
- perioperative nursing
- high dependency nursing
- palliative care
- aged care
- paediatrics
- maternal and infant care
- mental health
- community nursing.
Bachelor of Nursing graduates can pursue a range of careers including:
- registered nurse
- medical/surgical nurse
- paediatric nurse
- aged carer
- community carer
- developmental disability carer
- maternal and infant carer
- mental health carer.
Course Duration
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Campus Availability
- Ballarat - Not offered Mid Year
- Brisbane - Not offered Mid Year
- Canberra - Not offered Mid Year
- Melbourne - Not offered Mid Year
- North Sydney - Not offered Mid Year
Deferment, Study Mode, Credit Points & Course Units
Deferment
Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment:
Deferment Information
Study Mode
Credit Points
240
Course Units (Subjects)
Schedule of Unit Offerings
Start Dates for 2013
Ballarat
- Semester 1 - Not on offer
- Semester 2 - Not on offer
Brisbane
- Semester 1 - Not on offer
- Semester 2 - Not on offer
Canberra
- Semester 1 - Not on offer
- Semester 2 - Not on offer
Melbourne
- Semester 1 - Not on offer
- Semester 2 - Not on offer
North Sydney
- Semester 1 - Not on offer
- Semester 2 - Not on offer
Course Costs
- Average first year fee:
$6491 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only)
Important Note on Fees
All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Eligibility
An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.
1.1 To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent.
New South Wales and ACT
Assumed knowledge:Nil
Queensland
Prerequisites: English (4, SA).
Victoria
Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
1.2 To be eligible for admission to the Practice Leadership specialisation, an applicant must have completed the requirements set out in Rule 1.1 at a high level of academic achievement2, and demonstrate leadership capacity3. Students who fail to maintain participation in suitable leadership activities4 and a minimum GPA of 5.5 will be withdrawn from the specialisation Practice Leadership and transferred to the Bachelor of Nursing degree.
1.3 To be eligible for admission to the course offered in Hong Kong, an applicant must have:
- a pre-registration Nursing qualification (eg Diploma or higher); and
- a licence to practise as a Level 1/registered nurse in Hong Kong.
2 For example, the following minimum entry scores: NSW: UAI 85; Queensland: OP9; Victoria: ENTER 85.
3 Through submission portfolio with references from School Principal or head of an organisation.
4 Annual submission of portfolio with evidence of leadership activities.
Applying for Admission
Domestic applications have closed for Semester 1 2013.
How to Apply
Apply via Direct Application below.
Career Paths
As a registered nurse, graduates can pursue a career in a range of settings including medical/surgical nursing, paediatric nursing, aged care, community care, developmental and disability care, maternal and infant care, emergency and critical care, operating theatres, nursing education and administration.
Professional Recognition
Eligible graduates can apply for registration with the
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Please refer to the Registration Standards for Nursing and Midwifery on the APRHA website.
English Language Requirements
Academic IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in all tests)
Pathways to Further Study
There are two streams of specialisation within the Bachelor of Nursing: the Bachelor of Nursing (Practice Leadership) and the Bachelor of Nursing (Mental Health).
The Bachelor of Nursing (Practice Leadership), is designed for students with outstanding academic ability and leadership potential. The course provides planned opportunities for mentoring by experienced clinicians and academics in nursing scholarship and practice leadership. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing, who demonstrate outstanding academic ability and maintain a grade point average of 5.5 in the first year of the course may apply or may be invited to apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Nursing (Practice Leadership).
The Bachelor of Nursing (Mental Health), is designed for students who wish to focus on a career in mental health nursing. The specialty mental health units are undertaken in the third year of the course. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Nursing (Mental Health).
Graduates may progress to postgraduate coursework degrees or research degrees. An Honours year is available to meritorious students who meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours).
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Immunisation
Students are required to provide evidence of immunisation prior to attending clinical placements at hospitals and other health agencies. Please refer to the Faculty of Health Sciences Recommended Health Procedures for further information.
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Students must have a current CPR Certificate from an accredited source prior to undertaking clinical practice. A valid CPR certificate must be presented to the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine in the respective state annually.
Blue Card (QLD only)
In Queensland, all students who work with children and young people as part of their studies will need to apply for a blue card from The Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian.
Further information can be obtained from The Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian.
Uniforms
Students are required to purchase and wear an ACU student nurse uniform during clinical components of the course. Details regarding uniform purchase will be made available from the clinical office of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine in each state after enrolment.
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International Students
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Description
More nurses graduate from ACU than anywhere else in Australia – and for good reason.
Our nursing courses are known for developing professionals who are caring, adaptable, safe and ethical.
The Bachelor of Nursing uses learner-centred approaches including inquiry- and situation-based learning to enhance students' experiences as well as their readiness for the workplace.
Students have the opportunity to choose a clinical nursing specialty, such as:
- medical/surgical nursing
- perioperative nursing
- high dependency nursing
- palliative care
- aged care
- paediatrics
- maternal and infant care
- mental health
- community nursing.
Bachelor of Nursing graduates can pursue a range of careers including:
- registered nurse
- medical/surgical nurse
- paediatric nurse
- aged carer
- community carer
- developmental disability carer
- maternal and infant carer
- mental health carer.
Course Duration
Deferment, Study Mode, Credit Points & Course Units
Deferment
Yes. See Defer your offer.
Study Mode
Credit Points
240
Credit Points
240 cp
Course Units (Subjects)
Schedule of Unit Offerings
Start Dates and Campus Availability
Ballarat
- 10-Feb-2014
, 09-Feb-2015
, 08-Feb-2016
Brisbane
- 10-Feb-2014
, 09-Feb-2015
, 08-Feb-2016
Canberra
- 10-Feb-2014
, 09-Feb-2015
, 08-Feb-2016
Melbourne
-
10-Feb-2014
, 09-Feb-2015
, 08-Feb-2016
North Sydney
- 10-Feb-2014
, 09-Feb-2015
, 08-Feb-2016
Course Costs
- Unit Fee: $2700.00 (2014)
- Average first year fee: $21600.00 (2014)
- Estimated Total Cost: $64800.00 (2014)
Important Note on Fees
The Tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. Fees are reviewed annually.
Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.
Eligibility
Applicants require the equivalent of Australian High School completion and an overall academic IELTS score of 7.0 (with an individual score of 6.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading).
Applying for Admission
How to Apply
Information on the application procedure.
- International Students Apply Now
- International students undertaking an Australian Year 12 qualification should apply through the relevant tertiary admissions centre:
- NSW & ACT
- Apply through UAC
- (not offered)
- Queensland
- Apply through QTAC
- (not offered)
- Victoria
- Apply through VTAC
- (not offered)
Career Paths
As a registered nurse, graduates can pursue a career in a range of settings including medical/surgical nursing, paediatric nursing, aged care, community care, developmental and disability care, maternal and infant care, emergency and critical care, operating theatres, nursing education and administration.
Professional Recognition
Eligible graduates can apply for registration with the
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Please refer to the Registration Standards for Nursing and Midwifery on the APRHA website.
English Language Requirements
Academic IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in all tests)
Pathways to Further Study
There are two streams of specialisation within the Bachelor of Nursing: the Bachelor of Nursing (Practice Leadership) and the Bachelor of Nursing (Mental Health).
The Bachelor of Nursing (Practice Leadership), is designed for students with outstanding academic ability and leadership potential. The course provides planned opportunities for mentoring by experienced clinicians and academics in nursing scholarship and practice leadership. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing, who demonstrate outstanding academic ability and maintain a grade point average of 5.5 in the first year of the course may apply or may be invited to apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Nursing (Practice Leadership).
The Bachelor of Nursing (Mental Health), is designed for students who wish to focus on a career in mental health nursing. The specialty mental health units are undertaken in the third year of the course. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Nursing (Mental Health).
Graduates may progress to postgraduate coursework degrees or research degrees. An Honours year is available to meritorious students who meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours).
More Course Information
Immunisation
Students are required to provide evidence of immunisation prior to attending clinical placements at hospitals and other health agencies. Please refer to the Faculty of Health Sciences Recommended Health Procedures for further information.
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Students must have a current CPR Certificate from an accredited source prior to undertaking clinical practice. A valid CPR certificate must be presented to the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine in the respective state annually.
Blue Card (QLD only)
In Queensland, all students who work with children and young people as part of their studies will need to apply for a blue card from The Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian.
Further information can be obtained from The Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian.
Uniforms
Students are required to purchase and wear an ACU student nurse uniform during clinical components of the course. Details regarding uniform purchase will be made available from the clinical office of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine in each state after enrolment.
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