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Bachelor of Nursing Science (Graduate Entry)
UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast - Moreton Bay

Course outline

Switch to a rewarding career in nursing. Use credit from another undergraduate degree you’ve completed to make the career change. Learn about anatomy and physiology, drug therapy, comprehensive health assessment and care of people. Learn via placements in hospitals, aged-care facilities, health agencies and community settings. When you graduate from this program, apply for registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

In this program you will complete 800 hours of work placements in clinical settings where you’ll assess and care for patients and learn about anatomy and physiology, comprehensive health assessment, and drug therapy. You can continue learning through an honours or Master’s program to specialise in nursing. For more information, visit Bachelor of Nursing Science (Graduate Entry) at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast.

Note

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

Other requirements

Before undertaking clinical placement, students must obtain and maintain a current first aid and CPR certificate, comply with QLD Health vaccination requirements, 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

Prior study

Additional entry requirements

Completion of an (unspecified) Australian undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent degree from an international university that must have been completed within the past ten years or completed graduate diplomas, masters and or doctorates are accepted equivalents, with a minimum post-secondary volume of study of 3.00 years full-time (or equivalent). 1.00 year full-time (or equivalent) of the completed graduate diploma, masters and/or doctorate must have been completed within the past ten years.
All applicants must either be able to declare that English is their primary language (ie they have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English. At least two years of this education must have been between grades 7 and 12. This education must have been completed in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States of America.); or complete an English language test and achieve required scores. For more information on English language requirements, accepted English language tests and required scores, refer to English language requirements at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast

Recommended study
English
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2023 information is not available.

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, 2023

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Notes

No reportable data.

Career opportunities

Nurse in acute care, armed forces, community, rural, mental health, Indigenous health, aged care and industry settings.

Membership

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

Course Code
014211
Start Date
Offer rounds

6 Jun 2024

Fee
CSP/$2067 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree
Study Area
Health and Recreation
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

21/3 years Full time or 4 years Part time

Location
Moreton Bay
 
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