Overview

Why study a nursing degree with Charles Sturt University ? Our accredited course will prepare you for the healthcare workforce, and you'll benefit from our strong industry links and ties to regional and metropolitan communities across New South Wales.

Patient care requires a holistic approach, and this course provides you with the theory, skills and understanding you'll need in the workplace.

The Bachelor of Nursing supports students to undertake at least 800 hours of workplace learning in an exciting range of authentic healthcare settings.

During your bachelor's degree in nursing you'll work in a broad range of contexts and with patients across the lifespan, graduating as a competent and adaptable registered nurse. You'll be able to think creatively and critically; and be a reflective and ethical practitioner, educator and facilitator. You'll also advocate for patient health and wellbeing.

Charles Sturt University has strong links with the Western, Far Western and Murrumbidgee Local Health Districts of New South Wales. These affiliations provide the opportunity to gain real-world practical experience and ensure our course is relevant to the industry and serves contemporary nursing needs.

Career opportunities

Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Nursing graduates are recognised for their critical thinking, diversity and professionalism. Many Charles Sturt University-educated nurses have received overseas recognition and now work internationally.

From emergency situations to post-procedure care, nurses are needed in public and private hospitals and health facilities, community health centres, defence forces, primary and secondary industries, insurance, justice health, mental health, and workplace health and safety.
Use your knowledge and skills to conduct research and improve and advance patient care practice.
After graduating with the Bachelor of Nursing, you have the opportunity to specialise in any area of nursing that interests you.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contexts of Nursing

Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses

Nursing Workplace Learning

Clinical Reasoning in Nursing

Indigenous Health Care for Nurses

Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nurses

Nursing Workplace Learning

Health Challenges: Mental Health Care

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-07-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-26 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Nursing Health Sciences View 160 other Bachelors in Medicine in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS codes:

0101019 (Port Macquarie)

010599C (Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga)

Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) where the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 65 or equivalent is achieved, OR
A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR, OR
A completed Certificate III at AQF Level 3, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent.
A completed AQF Diploma studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent, OR
A completed Certificate IV in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse, OR
A completed Diploma in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse, OR
A completed Hospital Certificate in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse

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Tuition Fee

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International

30800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30800 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

5150 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5150 AUD per year during 36 months.

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place

Living costs for Bathurst

1260 - 2250 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Bathurst

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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