Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
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    Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

    University of Queensland
    University of Queensland
    Australia
    Australia, Brisbane
    University Rank:#42
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 32,728 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026
    Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

    About

    Enhance your career, gain a competitive edge in the healthcare industry, and position yourself as a leader in nursing.

    UQ's Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is a one-year program designed for graduates who are passionate about advancing nursing knowledge, developing research capabilities, and unlocking new career opportunities in research, education and clinical leadership.

    Through training in research methodology and critical inquiry, you'll learn how to design, conduct and analyse research addressing key healthcare challenges. You'll work closely with expert academics in small, supportive learning environments, fostering collaboration, in-depth discussion and mentorship as you develop your research thesis.

    For those currently employed in the healthcare sector, the honours program is available part-time, allowing you to balance your studies with professional and personal commitments.

    Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) program have gone on to impactful roles in public and private healthcare services, maternity and neonatal care, rural and remote health clinics, research institutes, teaching positions and international aid organisations.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum entry score

    Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

    Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

    Prerequisites

    A Bachelor of Nursing from this institution with a GPA of 5. Or an approved degree and satisfy the Executive Dean that the applicant is suitably qualified to undertake honours, who may be subject to the completion of additional work if set by the Executive Dean.

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

    PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

    BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in all macro skills.

    CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

    OET is not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 72
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

    PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

    BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in all macro skills.

    CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

    OET is not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    Career

    Career possibilities

    Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

    • Research associate
    • Research assistant
    • Clinical teacher
    • Nursing lecturer
    • Registered nurse
    • Registered nurse (aged care)
    • Registered nurse (community health)
    • Registered nurse (critical care and emergency)
    • Registered nurse (child and family health)
    Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    32,728 / year(s)
    Application Fee 150

    How to Apply

    Undergraduate admissions

    Study your first university degree, or find a new direction for a career change.

    1. Choose your program: Find a program to match your interests, passions or career goals.
    2. Review entry requirements: You need to meet all entry requirements to be considered for an offer.
    3. Review admission schemes: Improve your chances of getting in through adjustments and other schemes.
    4. Consider your pathway options: If you need help meeting entry requirements, there are pathways available.
    5. Review fees and financial support: Understand your study costs and the financial help that's available.
    6. Check credit eligibility: You may be eligible for credit for previous university, IB or other study.
    7. Submit your application: How to complete and submit your application.
    8. Respond to your offer: How you can respond if you receive an offer to study at UQ.
    9. Get ready for UQ: Your next steps to get ready to study at UQ.
    Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
    University of Queensland
    University of Queensland
    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane

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