Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
CRICOS
106657M
Bachelor of Nursing
Studying nursing equips you with the core competencies required to deliver high-quality care to individuals, families, and communities. As integral members of the healthcare system, nurses play a critical role in enhancing health outcomes and supporting the wellbeing of populations. Throughout your studies, you will engage in diverse, dynamic clinical environments through professional experience placements.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Callaghan | Full-time - 3 years | N/A | 70 |
Gosford | Full-time - 3 years | N/A | 70 |
Structure
The Bachelor of Nursing program offered by the University of Newcastle requires the completion of 240 units of approved courses, including: 190 units of core nursing courses; 20 units of core human bioscience courses; 10 units of core pharmacology courses; 10 units of core foundational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander courses; and 10 units of electives.
Subjects
- Lifespan approach
- Bioscience
- Pharmacology
- Older people
- Community health
- Acute care
- Medical and surgical nursing
- Mental health
- Indigenous health
- Health promotion and education
- Child and adolescent health
Entry requirements
- Previous Year 12 studies and/or Higher education, tertiary, post-secondary qualifications and/or Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.
Recognition
Our degree is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme administered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Study Pathways
Students holding a completed TAFE Diploma may be eligible for specified credit on application. An additional Honours year is available to students who achieve the required grade point average.