Overview

Studying Bachelor of Nursing programme from University of Newcastle 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.

Career Opportunites

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and practice as Registered Nurses in Australia as well as in many overseas countries.

On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work as a Nurse in roles such as:

clinical nurse specialist

clinical nurse consultant

nurse educator

nurse manager

nurse practitioner

nurse researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Bioscience for Nursing and Midwifery

Advanced Human Bioscience

Profession of Nursing

Essentials of Professional Communication

Evidence for Nursing Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-09 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-16 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

7

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 190 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 106657M

As part of your application you will need to provide scanned coloured original or certified copies of original documents.

Examples of documents that you may need to provide are:

Academic transcript

Completion certificate

Evidence of English proficiency

Passport biometric page

For programmes requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Course / subject outlines if you wish to apply for credit for previous studies undertaken

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41710 AUD / year

≈ 41710 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), per 8 courses (80 units)

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career Opportunites

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Newcastle

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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