Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

    Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 47,700 / per year

    Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

    About

    Highlights

    • Complete the requirements for a nursing career and develop knowledge about how humans respond and react to challenging situations.
    • Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
    • Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
    • 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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum English language requirements

    We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

    English TestOverallListeningReadingWritingSpeaking
    IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 7 7 7 7 7
    PTE Academic 65 65 65 65 65
    TOEFL iBT 98 24 24 27 23

    Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

    We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

    When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career

    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

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

    Queensland University of Technology

    Queensland University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane