Bachelor of Nursing
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    Bachelor of Nursing

    University of South Australia
    University of South Australia
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#341
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 36,700 / Year
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024

    Bachelor of Nursing

    About

    • Study at a university ranked in the World Top 100 for nursing.1
    • Embark on 1,000 hours of nursing placements from your first year of study, in clinical settings across South Australia.
    • Develop the knowledge, clinical skills and attitudes needed for professional practice.
    • Learn from academics and industry-experienced clinicians at a university with well above world-class research in nursing.2
    • Learn in our unique, clinician-led, authentic simulated hospital and health service on-campus with expert clinical and academic staff.
    • Be supported by online learning resources, available to you 24/7.
    • UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people3. As one of the World's Top Young Universities4, we'll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it'll feel like you're studying one minute and in a career the next.

    12023 QS Subject Rankings. 22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). 3UNSTOPPABLE® is a Kellogg Company trade mark used under licence. 4Ranked #52, 2023 THE Young University Rankings.

    The Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for placement and your professional nursing career with more than 150 hours of learning in our Horizon Hospital and Health Service. You'll also complete 1,000 hours in clinical settings across metro, regional and rural hospitals, and health services in South Australia.

    During your studies, your learning will enable you to meet the seven interconnecting Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse standards for practice, which include the capacity to:

    • think critically and analyse nursing practice
    • engage in therapeutic and professional relationships
    • maintain the capability for practice
    • comprehensively conduct assessments
    • develop a plan for nursing practice
    • provide safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
    • evaluate outcomes to inform nursing practice

    The degree is designed to prepare you to meet healthcare delivery requirements for the 21st century and respond to Australian and international healthcare priorities and trends including mental health, primary healthcare and healthy ageing. Six integrated themes are embedded throughout the curriculum and represent core approaches which inform contemporary nursing practice:

    • safety and quality
    • cultural safety
    • evidence-based practice
    • professional communication
    • consumers as partners in care
    • teamwork

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    General Secondary Education Certificate

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    Career

    Registered Nurses are at the forefront of healthcare, with their contribution to patient care imperative for the wellbeing of today's society. UniSA nursing graduates can work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, such as:

    • hospitals
    • primary health and community support services
    • aged and rehabilitative care 
    • schools
    • home care
    • drug and alcohol treatment centres
    • community health organisations
    • mental health services
    • international aid agencies
    • corrections facilities
    • management.

    Graduates may complete the Transition to Professional Practice Program with a participating employer. You can also bolster your specialised skills in areas like allergy nursing, palliative care, nurse education, with our range of postgraduate qualifications.

    As you gain working experience as a Registered Nurse, you can also extend your understanding of evidence-based practice by going on to a Master of Nursing. This will equip you for senior leadership roles in clinical practice, policy, research, education or management.

    As a Registered Nurse, you may also undertake further study with a Master of Research.

    Professional accreditation and recognition

    Graduates satisfy the academic requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The requirements for registration are determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

    The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.

    Find the best program for you

    Start your search and discover the possibilities

    Check entry requirements

    Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

    • English language requirements
    • Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
    • Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

    Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

    Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

    See if you need to apply through a registered UniSA Agent

    Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.

    You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).

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    Apply using our online International Application System

    Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

    • A quick and easy to use online application form
    • Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
    • Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

    Accept your offer

    Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

    Important information

    There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.

    Bachelor of Nursing

    University of South Australia

    University of South Australia

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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