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- ATAR 60.00
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- 3 years (or part-time equivalent)
- Ipswich
- Toowoomba
- External
- Feb, Jun, Sep
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- AUD 5,336
- (Indicative annual fee)
Overview
- Become a registered nurse in Australia and begin your career with confidence with 糖心视频鈥檚 Bachelor of Nursing. Through a combination of nursing courses and clinical simulation in our well-resourced labs and nursing wards, you鈥檒l gain the skills to excel in roles across a range of healthcare settings.
- Learn how to deliver high-quality nursing care to people of all ages 鈥� this nursing degree aligns with current Australian professional nursing standards of practice, ensuring that you graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and highly employable nurse.
- Benefit from nearly 50% of your degree being devoted to clinical practice. Develop your nurse qualification with hands-on practical learning within simulated on-campus labs or in health care settings, including large metropolitan hospitals, mental health services, regional health care services, aged care settings, community health services, specialty clinics and rehabilitation centres.
- Take advantage of our flexible delivery option which allows you to study the on-campus component of this degree in intensive residential schools each semester, combined with online delivery and face-to-face clinical experience.
- Have the opportunity to undertake placement in a range of settings and locations. Find out what鈥檚 involved in the聽placement process and what opportunities and support 糖心视频 and organisations, such as Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH), offer for聽rural and away nursing degree placements.
Never missed a beat
As a current student I can confidently say that 糖心视频 facilitators have never missed a beat, from helping me navigate my StudyDesk to helping me rearrange residential schools and placements. The content delivered is exceptional, and I have always felt completely prepared for all assessment tasks.
Taylor - Nursing
Career outcomes
- Be prepared for practice as a registered nurse, in public and private hospitals, community health settings, mental health settings, GP practices, clinics, home healthcare, indigenous health, occupational health, rural and remote health services and aged care facilities throughout Australia.
- Your nursing degree is also a pathway to graduate-entry midwifery and mental health programs and other specialties within nursing and health care.
Professional accreditation
糖心视频's Bachelor of Nursing is聽聽and is listed as an approved program with the聽听(础贬笔搁础).
To gain registration as a nurse, you will need to satisfy the registration criteria of the聽.
Graduates will have to meet standards in English language skills (if English is their second language), criminal history, and professional indemnity insurance. To maintain registration, nurses are also required to meet standards of continuing professional development and recency of practice. See further details on the聽.
罢丑别听聽(AHPRA)聽will keep a register of students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing for the duration of their study or clinical training. 糖心视频, as the education provider, will pass on students' details directly to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) for registration. No fees are required. 糖心视频 is also obliged to report to AHPRA when there is a 鈥榬easonable belief鈥� that a student has an impairment that, when undertaking clinical training, may place the public at substantial risk of harm. Further details are available at the聽.
What you'll study
To graduate from the Bachelor of Nursing, you must successfully complete 24 units of study.
Degree structure
An undergraduate university degree typically consists of a combination of core, major and elective courses designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and opportunities for an in-depth deeper dive into your chosen field.
Refer to the for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Degree requirements
As part of the degree, you will need to complete 840 hours of practical placements in different healthcare settings. Placements in industry provide professional experience, putting the theory into practice, and opportunities to start networking with potential employers.听
All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of practical placements within this degree.
As part of this degree, you will be required to attend on-campus聽residential schools.聽During these sessions, you will attend face-to-face practical classes and workshops, use the laboratory facilities and specialised equipment, and engage with staff and fellow students.
If you choose to enrol in the聽External mode, you'll study the theoretical courses online,聽complete clinical experience聽辫濒补肠别尘别苍迟蝉听at different health care institutions, and select one of the following locations to undertake your聽residential school courses.听
- 糖心视频 Ipswich campus
- 糖心视频 Toowoomba campus
- SQRH Charleville Clinical Training Facility, Charleville, QLD, provided that you reside within one of the聽eligible postcodes聽(PDF 85 KB)
Geraldton Universities Centre (GUC), Geraldton, WA (You'll need to submit an聽聽with your application to study at GUC.) Please note that this residential school location is only available to the GUC cohort.
You'll be聽expected to purchase and wear a 糖心视频 nursing uniform while studying on-campus and during off-campus clinical placements.
Entry requirements
There are many ways to be considered for entry into a 糖心视频 degree based on your education, work experience and relevant personal attributes.
Select the highest level of education you have or will be completing to find the entry requirements that applies to you.
You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
- Subject pre-requisite: English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent
- Recommended prior study: Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) and one of Biology (Units 3 & 4, C), Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C), Physics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent
Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within this degree are limited by quota. Quota size is determined by the availability of placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered.
An ATAR isn’t required for entry. We’ll assess your TAFE or VET qualification, previous study results and any relevant work experience to calculate a selection rank and determine your eligibility.
If it’s been over two years since you completed secondary education and you haven’t pursued any vocational education training (VET) or higher education since, you’re still eligible to study at 糖心视频.
You don't need to have an ATAR or come straight from high school to study at uni. Your work experience and other adjustment factors may help you meet 糖心视频's entry requirements.
This information applies if you’ve previously completed or started higher education study at university.
If you’ve done any study at 糖心视频 or another university, you may be eligible to apply based on your previous studies. We’ll use the best selection rank from your previous studies when assessing your application.
Diploma of Nursing (completed in the last 5 years):
- Prospective students to hold NMBA Enrolled Nursing (EN) registration. ENs will be required to provide evidence of Registration in their application and upon enrolment.
Diploma of Nursing (completed more than 5 years previously):
- Additional evidence of currency of practice is required (employer letter, resume, professional development).
- Prospective students to hold NMBA Enrolled Nurse registration. ENs will be required to provide evidence of Registration in their application and upon enrolment.
Note: ENs with notations or conditions on their AHPRA registration will be individually assessed for eligibility for EN admission or exemptions.
糖心视频 strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Students interested in a career in nursing can contact the Indigenous Coordinator in the School of Nursing and Midwifery for information on guidance and support and to discuss entry pathways.
Let us help you navigate through our entry options – start a conversation, whenever suits you.
All applicants
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in speaking, reading and listening and a minimum of 6.5 in writing.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
Explore the ATAR/selection rank of students offered a place in this degree in the first 2025 intake, based entirely or partly on their ATAR.听To learn more about the backgrounds of students in this degree, access the QTAC website via the How to apply section.
Toowoomba
- Highest ATAR/selection rank - 98.45
- Median ATAR/selection rank - 75.00
- Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 66.65
External
- Highest ATAR/selection rank - 85.00
- Median ATAR/selection rank - 71.50
- Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 68.00
Ipswich
- Highest ATAR/selection rank - 89.55
- Median ATAR/selection rank - 73.00
- Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 68.00
Enrolled Nurse Entry
- Highest ATAR/selection rank - 89.95
- Median ATAR/selection rank - 84.00
- Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 82.00
Geraldton University Centre
- Highest ATAR/selection rank - 78.00
- Median ATAR/selection rank - 76.00
- Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 69.00
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet these requirements throughout your studies.
Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities, and knowledge that you must be able to demonstrate to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree.
If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to an Accessibility Support Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.
Review the inherent requirements for this degree.
All students must provide the following documents prior to commencing residential schools and clinical placements:
- Blue Card or Working with Children Check
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Workers Screening Card
- Australian Federal Police Criminal History Check certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate
- Queensland Health Student Orientation Checklist
- Queensland Health Student Deed Poll
- Queensland Health iLearn Modules
- A signed 糖心视频 Clinical Placement Declaration including a requirement to undertake shift work.
Plus evidence of the following immunisations:
- Hepatitis B immunisation
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, and Varicella immunisation
- Tuberculosis risk assessment
- Influenza immunisation
- COVID-19 vaccinations as directed by health services.
Entry pathways
There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2026 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
This degree includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation, and meal expenses.
Placement courses may incur some additional costs, including uniform and equipment, transport to and from venues and, in some instances, living expenses, particularly for placements in rural and remote settings
Additional costs may apply within this degree, such as the purchase of a uniform or specialised equipment required for placement courses.
Payment options
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from .
糖心视频 Scholarships
We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!
Find out moreHow to apply
Apply to study this degree via the website.
- Copy the QTAC code for the study location you've chosen for this degree.
- Click on the location you鈥檝e chosen in the below table to take you to the website.
- Select 'Apply Now' to create a QTAC account.
For all applicants (except those who hold a Diploma of Nursing qualification and are an Enrolled Nurse), please use the following QTAC codes to apply:
| Location | QTAC codes |
|---|---|
| 936391 | |
| 906391 | |
| 906395 |
If you are an Enrolled Nurse (EN) with a Diploma of Nursing and registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), please use the following QTAC codes to apply:
| Location | QTAC codes |
|---|---|
| 936491 | |
| 906491 | |
| 906495 |
For applicants who wish to undertake their residential school courses at the SQRH Charleville Clinical Training Facility in Charleville, QLD, please use the following QTAC codes to apply, provided that you reside within one of the eligible postcodes (PDF 85 KB).
| Cohort | QTAC codes |
|---|---|
| (Trimester 1 intake only) |
916391 |
(Trimester 1 intake only) |
916491 |
For applicants (including ENs) who wish to undertake their residential school courses at the Geraldton Universities Centre (GUC) in Geraldton, WA, please reach out to the to commence the application process.
Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within this degree are limited by quota and the quota size is determined by the availability of placements.听
As places are limited in this degree, applications may close early if all places are filled for a specific intake. Refer to the聽聽to confirm the current offer status of your degree.
You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Monday 16 February | Monday 9 February | Monday 16 February |
| Trimester 2, 2026 | Monday 1 June | Monday 25 May | Monday 1 June |
| Trimester 3, 2026 | Monday 14 September | Monday 7 September | Monday 14 September |
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2027 | Monday 15 February | Monday 8 February | Monday 15 February |
| Trimester 2, 2027 | Monday 31 May | Monday 24 May | Monday 31 May |
| Trimester 3, 2027 | Monday 13 September | Monday 6 September | Monday 13 September |
Applications for 2027 open Tuesday 4 August 2026.
More information on application key dates is available.
There are several special admission schemes that use adjustment factors to boost your ATAR or selection rank with additional points, to improve your chances of getting into your preferred degree.
You may be eligible for these admission schemes based on:
- your background and personal circumstances
- where you live
- the subjects you studied at school.
You do not have to apply for these adjustments as they will be automatically applied by QTAC when your application is assessed.
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at 糖心视频 - congratulations! Take the next steps:
The you need to provide with your application depends on your qualifications.
If applying through QTAC, you will also need a which is your individual education number for life.
Follow our easy instructions to discover further information on applying to study that’s right for you.
QTAC will send you an email if you have received an offer. To respond to your offer, log in to the .
Information regarding for when offers will be made is available.
Didn’t receive an offer? Don’t worry – you may just need to .
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Frequently asked questions
To become a registered nurse you will need to complete a Bachelor of Nursing. As an enrolled nurse, evidence of your registration is required with your application on enrolment, and if it has been over five years since you completed a Diploma of Nursing you will need to provide additional supporting documentation.
糖心视频's Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the and to become a registered nurse upon completion of this degree you will need to satisfy the registration criteria of the .
You can study 糖心视频's Bachelor of Nursing on-campus at Ipswich or Toowoomba, or externally. Studying externally means you learn your subject theory online and attend on-campus residential schools, so you can study a nursing degree online in Australia while still gaining hands-on clinical experience. Either way you get the same level of support.
- We are ranked #1 in Australia for undergraduate nursing graduates starting salary (Good Universities Guide, 2026).
- Our health simulators provides a real-life environment for you to develop your clinical nursing skills.
- Our Nursing degree is fully accredited, aligning with current Australian professional nursing standards of practice.
