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Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses)
Course information for - 2024 entry
Important Information for Ballarat and Melbourne applicants:
Domestic applicants in Victoria with a Diploma of Nursing qualification should apply via VTAC for the Bachelor of Nursing (Later Year Entry) program on the Ballarat (VTAC course code: 1200110271) and/or Melbourne (VTAC course code: 1200210271) campuses.
International applicants who have successfully completed their Diploma of Nursing, should apply to ACU on Studylink or via an ACU authorised education agent for the Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses) on the Ballarat and Melbourne campuses.
Offered at 6 locations
- Duration
- 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
- CRICOS Code
- 086187F
- IELTS
- Overall score: 7.0Individual score of: 7.0 in all test sittings
- Fees (first year)*
- $31632
- Start dates
- February 2025, February 2026
Overview
If you are a diploma-qualified nurse and would like to boost your qualifications, this degree is for you. ACU graduate nurses are held in high regard for their clinical skills, quick thinking, and compassion. We’re connected to an extensive range of hospitals and health care partners, so you will get the best opportunities for industry placements and future employment.
There has never been a better time to study Health Sciences, with State and Territory governments and other external bodies offering various scholarships and support at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Check out these initiatives and others, and don’t forget to look at ACU’s own scholarships.
Professional experience
You will be required to complete at least 720 hours of professional experience.
Work placement
Students will undertake clinical placements as part of a variety of clinical units throughout the course in maternity hospitals and community facilities. As part of your course, you will be placed in a range of organisations to integrate the theory you learn with practical workplace experiences (placements).
Professional recognition
Eligible graduates can apply for registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Please refer to the Registration Standards for Nursing and Midwifery on the Ahpra website .
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses) is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- public hospitals
- private hospitals
- disability services
- rehabilitation services
- specialist centres
- community health
- residential aged care facilities
- hospital emergency departments
- local and state government health departments
- not-for-profit organisations
- mental health services
- rural health services
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses), a student must complete 160 credit points (cp).
Course map
Graduate statement
AQF framework
Overseas study available
A number of units are offered each year at our Rome Campus, including NRSG265 and HLSC220 while NRSG373 Professional Practice can be studied in Cambodia, India, USA, Singapore, Timor Leste, Vanuatu or Chile.
Entry requirements
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International applicants
Applicants must have completed an approved and accredited Australian Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nursing) and hold current registration as an enrolled nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Applicants must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Applicants for Nursing courses should also carefully review the details outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy to check how they must demonstrate their English Language Proficiency.
Adjustment factors
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you
Pathways
Further study
An honours year is available to meritorious students, with a grade point average of 5.5, who meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours).
The Faculty of Health Sciences offers a suite of postgraduate coursework degrees in nursing. Specialties include mental health nursing, clinical nursing, clinical education, health administration as well as leadership and management in health care.
The faculty also offers the National Immunisation Education Program for Health Professionals.
Fees
Course costs
- Unit fee: $3954
- Average first year fee: $31632
- Estimate total cost: $63264
The tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. 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.
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
How to apply
International applicants
Direct application
Apply nowInformation on the application procedure
International students undertaking an Australian Year 12 qualification should apply through the relevant tertiary admissions centre.
Deferment
Yes. See Defer your offer.
Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 33% of the program online.
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