Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

Careers and outcomes

Graduate prepared to deal with situations where an understanding of how humans respond and react to challenging situations would be an advantage, such as when working as a nurse in emergency, mental health, palliative care or cancer departments. Graduates of this degree may find employment in a number of healthcare settings.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Nursing is subject to accreditation from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to apply for registered nurse status with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. To pursue a career in a professional area of psychology, you'll need to undertake further study to gain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Student registration

We automatically register students enrolled in this course with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Possible careers

• Administrator
• Aged services worker
• Case manager
• Child protection officer
• Community health officer
• Community worker
• Counsellor
• Disability services worker
• Family services officer
• Government officer
• Health policy officer
• Health services manager
• Nurse
• Probation and parole officer
• Psychologist
• Public servant
• Research assistant
• Research officer
• Social scientist
• Youth worker