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Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Paramedicine

Qualify as a proactive and adaptable professional entry-level nurse and paramedic who is an ethical clinician, critical thinker and independent lifelong learner.

We are renowned for the quality of our graduates who are skilled, responsive and compassionate professionals in traumatic and crisis situations.


Summary

This course is not available for international students except in limited cases.

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

Available at these campuses

  • Ballarat, Victoria
  • Brisbane, Queensland

Course Duration

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Deferment

Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information

Delivery mode

  • On Campus

Commencement date

  • Semester 1 - February

Course Costs

  • Average first year fee: $5609 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.

Credit Points

320

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply to relevant state Tertiary Admissions Centre.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent.

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.

How to Apply

Queensland
Apply through QTAC
Victoria
Apply through VTAC

Description

The Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Paramedicine course aims to develop a proactive and adaptable graduate who, at a beginning level, will be a competent, ethical clinician, a creative and critical thinker, an independent lifelong learner and a professional nurse and paramedic. The course uses learner-centred approaches including inquiry and situation-based learning to enhance students experiences during the course as well as their readiness for the workplace. With an increased emphasis on national and state health priorities, graduates will be well prepared to meet current and future health needs of the community in both nursing and paramedicine settings.

Graduates from the Ballarat program will be eligible to apply for registration as a Division 1 nurse in the State of Victoria and work as an accredited paramedic. Graduates from the Brisbane program will be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of Queensland and work as an accredited paramedic.


Other Prerequisites to Undertaking this Course

Immunisation As nursing brings students into contact with various communicable diseases it is a requirement of some facilities used for clinical experience that students have appropriate immunisation. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate Students are required to have a current CPR Certificate from an accredited source prior to undertaking clinical practice. The currency of the certificate will need to be validated each year.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder


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