3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
UNE graduates are in demand in the rewarding, challenging and highly respected nursing profession. The Bachelor of Nursing prepares students to practice in a range of clinical settings, equipped with the key knowledge and skills required to thrive in the rapidly evolving profession. UNE is at the forefront of nursing education, with blended delivery allowing students to study online or on campus. Students develop competencies that ensure they are practice-ready upon graduation. For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook.
University of New England
The last offer round for this course will be in December 2026. Contact the UNE Future Students Team on 1800 818 865 for more information.
Students must meet the Inherent Requirements to complete this course. Professional experience placement is an essential component of the Bachelor of Nursing. Students must complete mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements and UNE requirements by week 8 of the first trimester of study. These requirements include a record of vaccinations and/or serological confirmation of protection, current National Criminal Record Clearance (Australian or Overseas for international students), and NSW Working with Children Check. Students must pass a Clinical Competency Assessment or any other relevant hurdle assessment before attending placement. Students must also obtain a nursing uniform and personal protective equipment. Full-time students are required to complete a minimum of 160 hours of Professional Education Practice across health care facilities within NSW in the first year of study.
Candidates must complete 800 hours of professional experience placement (Rules (a), (c)); 640 hours (Rule (b) EN); which is undertaken in each trimester in health facilities in NSW.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
The last date to apply (and submit documents) is by 23 January 2026. The 29 January 2026 Offer Round is the final QTAC offer round that UNE will be making offers in for 2026 entry into the Bachelor of Nursing. Contact the UNE Future Students Team on 1800 818 865 for more information.
Applicants from a non-English speaking background including Australian citizens are advised that this course has a higher English language requirement than many UNE courses. Refer to une.edu.au/study/international/eligibility/english-language-requirements for information on how to meet these requirements.
Any two units of English.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
97.25
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
97.25
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
71.50
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
71.50
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
55.05
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
65.05
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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Registered nurse in a range of health care areas including public and private healthcare sectors, nurse education and research, health and welfare service management, and health care promotion and public health.