Overview

University of New England graduates are in demand in a rewarding, challenging and highly respected profession. Study a Bachelor of Nursing with UNE and ensure that you are ready to practice in a range of clinical settings, equipped with the key knowledge and skills required to thrive in the rapidly evolving profession of nursing.

The Bachelor of Nursing is a professional entry degree course that grants you eligibility for Registered Nurse status. Our course offers flexibility and mobility in the rapidly changing world of healthcare, a multidisciplinary professional sector that offers diverse career pathways and dynamic specialities.

UNE's Bachelor of Nursing provides core knowledge and skills, through practical experience and innovative teaching. UNE's Bachelor of Nursing provides core knowledge and skills, through practical experience and innovative teaching.

Career outcomes

The world of nursing is changing, and future growth of the sector is very strong. As a graduate, your high-level knowledge and abilities, clinical practice experience, and adaptability open up a diverse range of local and international opportunities, including roles as a registered nurse in:

public and private health care sectors
nurse education and research
health and welfare service management
health care promotion and public health.

Accreditation

UNE’s Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science for Nurses
Information and Evidence in Health and Social Care
Interprofessional Practice in Health and Social Care
Communication for Health Professionals
The Context of the Health and Community Services
Frameworks for Nursing Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-10-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Nursing View 68 other Bachelors in Nursing in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE 008620G or 071722M

A candidate shall:

be an international student who has completed a minimum AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree, in a health related discipline* area from a recognised university overseas, and not be currently registered to practice as a nurse in Australia; location available for UNE Sydney or Armidale on campus only, commencing in Trimester 2 and Trimester 3; and at least the following criteria must be met: (i) English is the applicant's first language; or (ii) comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Admission
be an international student that holds a minimum 2 year FTE post-secondary equivalent to AQF Level 5 Diploma in Nursing and be registered, licensed or recognised in their own country as registered or a professional nurse in the last ten years.

Tuition Fee

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International

32254 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32254 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

5997 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5997 AUD per year during 24 months.

Commonwealth Supported Place - National

Living costs for Armidale

1500 - 2100 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Nursing.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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