Bachelor of Nursing
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    Bachelor of Nursing

    Swinburne University of Technology
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#291
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 31,804 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 4, 2026

    Bachelor of Nursing

    About

    Overview

    Our Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for the diversity and complexities of 21st century nursing.

    At Swinburne, you'll benefit from our focus on technology and innovation from year 1, and our small class sizes which provide more individualised support. Your clinical skills will be developed safely using simulation technology and realistic case studies.

    Please note: due to high interest and limited capacity, students are encouraged to apply early to secure a place within this course. This course is available in Swinburne's Hawthorn and Wantirna campuses.

    Study the Bachelor of Nursing at Wantirna

    Want the best of both campuses? Choose the Wantirna intake and you'll get to study at our Hawthorn campus too – one day per week for classes in Semester 1 of your first year. Double the campus facilities and features. Places are limited, apply now to secure your place.

    Got questions about a course?

    Join us for the Swinburne Study Expo on Tuesday 11 November – the best place to chat with academics and teaching staff for answers to all your Swinburne questions, from entry requirements to graduation outcomes.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    One of the following:

    • successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
    • completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).

    ATAR Minimum Entry Score

    65.0

    Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2025 [after adjustment factors]

    62

    You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.

    If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject adjustments, equity schemes or other factors.

    Subject adjustments:

    • A study score of 25 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 2 aggregate points per study.
    • A study score of 30 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 3 aggregate points per study.

    Overall maximum of 12 points. Subject adjustment points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR.

    Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.

    *Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

    Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification.


    This will be assessed at the time of your application. To check your eligibility for this course, visit our entry requirements for international students page.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 64

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    The Bachelor of Nursing has program entry criteria set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. All students entering this program must demonstrate they have achieved the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) specified level of English language skills, prior to commencing the program.

    You must demonstrate your English language competency in one of the following ways:

    • English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the recognised countries*, including at least two years between years 7 and 12.
    • You have successfully completed at least five (5) years (full-time equivalent) continuous education taught and assessed solely in English, in a recognised country that is a combination of:

    a)    tertiary and secondary education taught and assessed in English; or

    b)    tertiary and vocational education taught and assessed in English; or

    c)    combined tertiary, secondary and vocational education taught and

    assessed in English; or

    d)    tertiary education taught and assessed in English


    The last period of education must have been completed no more than five years prior to applying for registration.


    Test pathways – below is a list of the approved tests and the minimum scores required:

    • IELTS (Academic Module) with a minimum overall score of 7 (a minimum score of 7 in listening, reading and speaking, and 6.5 in writing)
    • OET with a minimum score of B in listening, reading and speaking, and C+ in writing
    • PTE (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 66 (a minimum score of 66 in listening, reading and speaking, and 56 in writing)
    • TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 (a minimum score of 24 in listening, reading and writing, and 23 in speaking)


    *Recognised countries include Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America.

    Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

    A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

    Career

    Your career opportunities

    • Registered nurse

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    31,804 / year

    How to Apply

    To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

    • Certified copies of your previous academic results.
    • Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
    • Letters from your school or employer.
    • If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
    • A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

    If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course. 

    Bachelor of Nursing

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

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