Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Nursing Science
013401
Health and Recreation
Pursue your passion for health care and helping people while developing scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology, drug therapy, comprehensive health assessment and evidence-based practice. Receive hands-on experience, prepar […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$6671 (1st year contribution)
UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast - Sunshine Coast
Start Date
Mar 2026
Jul 2026
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

Students will pursue their passion for health care and helping people while developing scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology, drug therapy, comprehensive health assessment and evidence-based practice. They’ll receive hands-on experience, preparing for work in the healthcare industry upon graduation. After completing our program, students can apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

In this program students will gain practical skills through 800 hours of placement in clinical settings. They’ll learn about anatomy and physiology and understand the different health requirements for people of all ages and backgrounds. They’ll appreciate cultural differences in delivering health care and work with registered nurses, who will teach them latest techniques for nursing. For more information, visit Bachelor of Nursing Science at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast.

UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast

Note

This program includes compulsory placements in settings that require full COVID-19 vaccination.

You can receive credit transfer (of 8 courses) if you hold current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nursing (Division 2) (General) without restrictions/conditions and have completed a Diploma of Nursing from an accredited Australian education provider within 10 years prior to admission.
NB: If you do not have current registration or hold current registration with restrictions etc, no credit transfer will be granted. If your diploma was completed more than 10 years ago, please contact our credit team for advice.

Other requirements

Before undertaking a clinical placement, students must obtain and maintain a current first aid and CPR certificate, comply with QLD Health vaccination requirements, provide evidence of hepatitis B immunisation, undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Blue Card; refer to institution. The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program. For information, visit Inherent Academic Requirements on the UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast website.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast and for this course, refer to UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Additional entry requirements

All applicants must meet English language requirements. For more information, refer to English language requirements at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast.

Recommended study
English; General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics; at least one science subject
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

95.50

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

70.00

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

72.55

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

56.55

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

60.55

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.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

45

Percentage of all students

13.4%

Number of students

10

Percentage of all students

3.0%

Number of students

74

Percentage of all students

22.0%

Number of students

49

Percentage of all students

14.6%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

125

Percentage of all students

37.2%

Number of students

33

Percentage of all students

9.8%

All students

Number of students

336

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

Career opportunities

Nurse in acute care, community, regional and remote, mental health, Indigenous health or aged care.

Membership

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; Australian College of Nursing.

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