Key facts
Domestic students course information.
Guaranteed ATAR: 65.00
Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, work experience, or unrestricted Enrolled Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence, bachelor qualification in a health-related discipline, Diploma in Nursing, or you are a registered Enrolled Nurse (NMBA). English language requirements must also be met.
- 2 or 3 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
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| Start Dates and Campus | Trimester 1 – February 2025 | Trimester 2 – June 2025 | Trimester 3 – October 2025 |
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| Online | Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Online | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Course information
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With a blended delivery that allows you to study online or on campus, UNE is at the forefront of nursing education in Australia. Study a Bachelor of Nursing with UNE and ensure you are ready to practice in a range of clinical settings, equipped with the key knowledge and skills required to thrive in the evolving profession of nursing.
Please note: which trimester/s you can start your study in depends on your student type and which admission rule you admitted under.
- Domestic students under any admission rule may commence in Trimester 1, online or on campus at Armidale.
- International students admitted under Rule A or B may commence in Trimester 1, on campus at Armidale.
For domestic applicants applying under Rule A and Rule B, applications will close 31 January 2025. However, if enrolment quota is reached, applications may close earlier without further notice.
Rule C is not available in 2025.
Why study the Bachelor of Nursing with UNE?
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.
Develop your understanding and skills in all aspects of nursing practice including communication, bioethics, biological science, health promotion, health education and nursing leadership with UNE.
By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of lifelong learning for aspiring and registered nurses. Students consistently award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
What makes our course different?
We focus on you being able to integrate your academic knowledge into your real world of work, with opportunities for:
- Blended learning to suit your needs. Domestic students can study online or on campus in Armidale, with online students experiencing our excellent online tutor support, combined with mandatory on-campus intensive schools to provide you with hands-on experience in our Clinical Simulation Lab and allow you to engage face-to-face with your peers and academic staff. International students can study on campus in Armidale, enjoying our vibrant campus life and cutting-edge facilities.
- Flexible study — our students come from diverse professional and clinical backgrounds and we know that you value flexibility when it comes to balancing study with your existing commitments. You have the option to study part-time, taking up to six years to complete your degree, or full-time, allowing you to complete the Bachelor of Nursing in three years. If you're already an unrestricted Enrolled Nurse, enter in year two of the degree and graduate in four trimesters. Our trimester system allows you to enrol flexibly each year.*
- Clinical placements with major health service providers in the public, non-profit and private sectors, community and mental health, or in specialist multidisciplinary primary health care services.
Before commencing study, you must meet a range of course pre-requirements. These include compliance with NSW Health mandatory immunisation requirements, Criminal Record Clearance, English Language Requirements and a Working with Children Check.
If aren't yet eligible for our Bachelor of Nursing, you may be able to take advantage of UNE's alternative admission pathways, for example by completing foundation studies through a Pathways Enabling Course, which provides the opportunity to complete one nursing unit.
*Trimester 3 runs from late October – February the following year. If you complete your studies in Trimester 3, this means that you will have completed all of the course requirements, but will not be able to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or go on to further study such as an Honours year until the results from your final Trimester are available (usually late February – early March).
Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.
Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.
Entry requirements
Select the option that best describes you.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
This course is offered under three admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule A: You must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: You currently hold unrestricted Enrolled Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule C: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent), and are not currently registered to practice as a nurse in Australia.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: If you are admitted under Rule C, you must study on campus in Armidale commencing in Trimester 3.
Please note Rule C will not be offered in 2025.
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of at least 2 units of Science OR at least 2 units of PDHPE at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent)
> Learn more about Recommended Knowledge
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
For applicable units, multiple intensive schools may be timetabled across each trimester for online students. You will be required to book into one Intensive School group via myLearn.
On-Campus study
If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions.
This course is not currently available for this mode of study.
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of at least 2 units of Science OR at least 2 units of PDHPE at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent)
> Learn more about Recommended Knowledge
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
For applicable units, multiple intensive schools may be timetabled across each trimester for online students. You will be required to book into one Intensive School group via myLearn.
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
- Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
- Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.
- If you are admitted under Rule B, you will be granted 48 credit points of Specified Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule C, you will be granted 42 credit points of Block Advanced Standing.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last five years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for professional experience placement units completed more than two years ago. Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the unit HSNS378 Professional Nursing Practice 8: Capstone.
Select the option that best describes your experience.
You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
There are ATAR-related adjustments that can be applied to increase your rank when applying for this course.
UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
UNE can automatically award additional points as adjustment factors to the ATAR of eligible applicants for this course without the need for an additional application.
> Learn more about the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
Education Adjustment Scheme (EAS)
UNE acknowledges and provides consideration for applicants who have experienced an educational disadvantage. If you are planning to study on campus you can seek consideration for this scheme when applying for this course.
> Learn more about EAS
UNE Early Entry Program
Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants and relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and suitability for study. You can apply early, receive an offer and secure a place with UNE, even before your scores are released.
> Learn more about the UNE Early Entry Program
UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This scheme provides eligible Year 12 applicants who have applied via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) the opportunity to receive early offers of undergraduate admission to UNE based on their school ratings and Year 11 results.
> Learn more about SRS
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of at least 2 units of Science OR at least 2 units of PDHPE at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent)
> Learn more about Recommended Knowledge
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
For applicable units, multiple intensive schools may be timetabled across each trimester for online students. You will be required to book into one Intensive School group via myLearn.
You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Diplomas
- Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
- Bachelor degrees
- Postgraduate degrees
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of at least 2 units of Science OR at least 2 units of PDHPE at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent)
> Learn more about Recommended Knowledge
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
For applicable units, multiple intensive schools may be timetabled across each trimester for online students. You will be required to book into one Intensive School group via myLearn.
You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.
This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule A: You have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:
- Level and type of qualification (Certificate III or above)
- Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
- Complete or incomplete.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: You currently hold unrestricted Enrolled Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of at least 2 units of Science OR at least 2 units of PDHPE at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent)
> Learn more about Recommended Knowledge
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
For applicable units, multiple intensive schools may be timetabled across each trimester for online students. You will be required to book into one Intensive School group via myLearn.
You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12.
You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods:
Professional Experience
If you have completed at least one year of paid professional experience, we can assess you for admission on this basis. Simply provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s in your application.
> Find out more about applying based on professional experience
> Learn about our Statement of Service requirements
Mature Age Special Entry
Tell us more about your work and life experience, demonstrating why you believe you will be successful in the course you are applying for. Simply complete the form and upload it in your application.
> Download the Mature Age Special Entry form (PDF)
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement.
> Visit ACER for more information
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
Pathways Enabling Course
This is a free (fees exempt) and 100% online course designed to help you prepare for university. It will provide you with all the skills needed to undertake undergraduate study. Completion of the Pathways Enabling Course will make you eligible for admission into this course, and you may also receive Advanced Standing for some of your studies.
> Learn more about the Pathways Enabling Course
TRACKS (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
TRACKS is a preparation course run by the UNE Oorala Aboriginal Centre. Over two trimesters you will experience what university study is about and learn in a supported environment. Be part of a community of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who share your goals and interests. Completion of TRACKS will make you eligible for admission into this course, and you may also receive Advanced Standing for some of your studies.
> Learn more about TRACKS
Internal Selection Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
This program is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who have professional work or community experience, or any formal VET qualifications, e.g. TAFE study.
> Learn more about the Internal Selection Program
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of at least 2 units of Science OR at least 2 units of PDHPE at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent)
> Learn more about Recommended Knowledge
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
For applicable units, multiple intensive schools may be timetabled across each trimester for online students. You will be required to book into one Intensive School group via myLearn.
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
- If you are applying through Mature Age Special Entry, you will need to include a completed Mature Age Special Entry form in your online application. Learn more about Mature Age Special Entry.
- If you are applying based on professional experience you will need to provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.
- If you are admitted under Rule B, you will be granted 48 credit points of Specified Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule C, you will be granted 42 credit points of Block Advanced Standing.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last five years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for professional experience placement units completed more than two years ago. Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the unit HSNS378 Professional Nursing Practice 8: Capstone.
Course structure
To qualify for the award, a candidate admitted under the Rules must pass units to the value of 144 credit points.
144 credit points
For candidates admitted under Rule A, offered at Armidale on campus or online, commencing Trimester 1 only144 credit points
Complete the following units:- Information and Evidence in Health and Social Care (HLTH101) – 6 credit points
- Interprofessional Practice in Health and Social Care (HLTH102) – 6 credit points
- Communication for Health Professionals (HLTH103) – 6 credit points
- The Context of the Health and Community Services (HLTH104) – 6 credit points
- Foundations of Nursing 1: Foundations of Safety and Quality in Nursing (HSNS170) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 1: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (HSNS171) – 6 credit points
- Foundations of Nursing 2: Application of Safety and Quality in Nursing (HSNS172) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 2: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (HSNS173) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 4: Mental Health Nursing (HSNS210) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 6: Primary and Community Health Care (HSNS246) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 3: Integrated Nursing Practice (HSNS274) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 5: Integrated Nursing Practice (HSNS275) – 6 credit points
- Integrated Nursing Concepts (HSNS276) – 6 credit points
- Transitioning Nursing Practice 2: Chronic Care (HSNS362) – 6 credit points
- Transitioning Nursing Practice 3: Complex Care (HSNS363) – 6 credit points
- Transitioning Nursing Practice 4: Nursing Older People (HSNS370) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 7: Care of the Deteriorating Patient (HSNS372) – 6 credit points
- Transitioning Nursing Practice 1: Clinical Leadership and Governance in Nursing (HSNS374) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 8: Capstone (HSNS378) – 12 credit points
- Working with Aboriginal People (OORA400) – 6 credit points
- Introductory Human Physiology 1 (PSIO110) – 6 credit points
- Introductory Human Physiology 2 (PSIO120) – 6 credit points
- Integrating Science for Nurses: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (PSIO215) – 6 credit points
144 credit points
For candidates admitted under Rule B, offered at Armidale on campus or online, commencing Trimester 1 only48 credit points
48 credit points of specified advanced standing granted for candidates who hold an unrestricted Enrolled Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).- Interprofessional Practice in Health and Social Care (HLTH102) – 6 credit points
- Communication for Health Professionals (HLTH103) – 6 credit points
- Foundations of Nursing 1: Foundations of Safety and Quality in Nursing (HSNS170) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 1: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (HSNS171) – 6 credit points
- Foundations of Nursing 2: Application of Safety and Quality in Nursing (HSNS172) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 2: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (HSNS173) – 6 credit points
- Introductory Human Physiology 1 (PSIO110) – 6 credit points
- Introductory Human Physiology 2 (PSIO120) – 6 credit points
96 credit points
Complete the following units:- Information and Evidence in Health and Social Care (HLTH101) – 6 credit points
- The Context of the Health and Community Services (HLTH104) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 4: Mental Health Nursing (HSNS210) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 6: Primary and Community Health Care (HSNS246) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 3: Integrated Nursing Practice (HSNS274) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 5: Integrated Nursing Practice (HSNS275) – 6 credit points
- Integrated Nursing Concepts (HSNS276) – 6 credit points
- Transitioning Nursing Practice 2: Chronic Care (HSNS362) – 6 credit points
- Transitioning Nursing Practice 3: Complex Care (HSNS363) – 6 credit points
- Transitioning Nursing Practice 4: Nursing Older People (HSNS370) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 7: Care of the Deteriorating Patient (HSNS372) – 6 credit points
- Transitioning Nursing Practice 1: Clinical Leadership and Governance in Nursing (HSNS374) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 8: Capstone (HSNS378) – 12 credit points
- Working with Aboriginal People (OORA400) – 6 credit points
- Integrating Science for Nurses: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (PSIO215) – 6 credit points
144 credit points
For candidates admitted under Rule C, offered at Armidale on campus only, commencing Trimester 342 credit points
42 credit points block advanced standing granted for international candidates who have completed a minimum AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree, from a recognised university overseas, and not be currently registered to practice as a nurse in Australia.102 credit points
Complete the following units:- The Context of the Health and Community Services (HLTH104) – 6 credit points
- Essentials of Nursing Practice (HSNS207) – 12 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 4: Mental Health Nursing (HSNS210) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 6: Primary and Community Health Care (HSNS246) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 3: Integrated Nursing Practice (HSNS274) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 5: Integrated Nursing Practice (HSNS275) – 6 credit points
- Integrated Nursing Concepts (HSNS276) – 6 credit points
- Transitioning Nursing Practice 2: Chronic Care (HSNS362) – 6 credit points
- Transitioning Nursing Practice 3: Complex Care (HSNS363) – 6 credit points
- Transitioning Nursing Practice 4: Nursing Older People (HSNS370) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 7: Care of the Deteriorating Patient (HSNS372) – 6 credit points
- Transitioning Nursing Practice 1: Clinical Leadership and Governance in Nursing (HSNS374) – 6 credit points
- Professional Nursing Practice 8: Capstone (HSNS378) – 12 credit points
- Working with Aboriginal People (OORA400) – 6 credit points
- Integrating Science for Nurses: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (PSIO215) – 6 credit points
See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.
Fees and scholarships
How much will it cost?
Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| International | $33,216* |
| Commonwealth Supported Place | $8,076* |
| Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time | $365 |
*Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.
What are the course fee payment options?
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.
If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan, which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.
UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.
UNE scholarship applications are free and confidential. You may apply for more than one scholarship.
Scholarships
UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.
The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2024. View detailed Bursary information.
UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.
Your career
The world of nursing is changing, and the sector's future growth 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 healthcare sectors
- nurse education and research
- health and welfare service management
- health care promotion and public health.
This program of study is not yet accredited by ANMAC or approved by the NMBA and will not lead to registration as a nurse or midwife in Australia under the approved qualification pathway, National Law Section 53a.
At the point of its accreditation, a program of study will lead to registration as a nurse or midwife in Australia under the approved qualification pathway, National Law Section 53a. An outcome of the 2025 Bachelor of Nursing reaccreditation application process is expected in October 2024.
Course outcomes
- conduct systematic and comprehensive patient/client assessments incorporating contemporary and emerging technologies and practices;
- maintain safety of the public through application of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills across diverse health care teams and settings;
- develop and evaluate person-centred plans for safe, responsive, and evidence-based care aligning with contemporary frameworks and standards of practice within diverse settings for individuals, families, and communities;
- apply knowledge of regional, national, and global health priorities and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards to professional practice;
- establish safe, evidence-based ethical, and culturally competent intraprofessional, interprofessional and therapeutic relationships; and
- role model excellence in professional practice that informs one’s professional identity through self-reflection and commitment to continuing professional development and leadership.
- Knowledge of a Discipline
Students progressively develop a sound knowledge of the discipline of nursing in preparation for their roles as Registered Nurses through participation in online and face-to-face learning activities and clinical practice with an overarching theme of patient safety. Knowledge of the discipline will be assessed through written and oral assessments, examinations, and simulated clinical skills assessments. Students will engage in learning activities in which regional, national, and global perspectives of nursing practice and health priorities will be discussed and debated. They will be expected to show their understanding of the regional, national, and global nature of nursing in learning and assessment and demonstrate this understanding on clinical placements.
- Communication Skills
Students will be taught and practice relevant oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills in all the units of this course. There will also be a focus on communication through digital health. Assessment of communication skills will occur through oral and written assessments, simulated clinical skills assessments and through assessment of clinical competence in practice.
- Problem Solving
Students are taught problem-solving skills embedded in the clinical reasoning cycle as they engage with issues of clinical governance and nursing practice online, face-to-face, and clinical practice activities. Their ability to solve problems and make decisions is assessed across all assessment tasks in the course.
- Information Literacy
Information literacy is practised and assessed through the assessment tasks attached to each course unit. Students are taught and assessed how to access, interpret, assess, and use information from various sources, including health data and health informatics.
- Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility
Students learn about and develop the capacity to make ethically sound, morally just and socially responsible decisions in this course's nursing units. They apply this knowledge to patient advocacy, safety, and quality issues. They are assessed on this knowledge across all assessment tasks and apply it in practice when on Professional Experience Placement.
- Lifelong Learning
Students are required to set ongoing learning objectives at each stage of the course. As they prepare to transition to practice, they progressively refine their plan for continuing professional development in their nursing career. Their approach to lifelong learning is assessed in the student's professional portfolios and during practice on Professional Experience Placement with the Australian Nursing Standards Assessment Tool (ANSAT) (Ossenberg et al. 2020)
- Independence and Collaboration
Students are taught theories of team dynamics and teamwork, including interprofessional and intraprofessional, as they relate to a range of healthcare settings in HSNS (nursing) units and HLTH (interdisciplinary health) units. They are assessed on their participation as healthcare team members during Professional Experience Placements and in on-campus learning and assessment tasks.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey
Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024
Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
*The Good Universities Guide
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024 No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024 Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian University.
As an international student you can take advantage of flexible online study from overseas or while you are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa. You can’t study fully online on a Student Visa.
To study online from overseas you need to consider that you may need to travel to Australia to attend a UNE campus for some mandatory intensive schools.
Studying on Campus
Whether you are an undergraduate student coming to study in Australia for the first time, a PhD student coming to live here with your family, or you only need short-stay accommodation whilst in Armidale for Intensive Schools, we have the perfect accommodation option for you.
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Why study with us?
I found the whole experience simple and easy to navigate. I was given exceptional mentoring and assistance from supervisors, faculty staff, library staff and others, such as the alumni association.
Why study with us?
Joining UNE for my Bachelor of Nursing is one of the wisest decisions I have ever made. It allows me to explore so much and gives me the best international platform to stand tall in the field.
How to apply
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Important Dates
Application closing dates for 2025 domestic admissions to the Bachelor of Nursing are as follows:
- UAC Central: Apply by 2 January 2025 and change preference by 16 January 2025 (last Offer Round will be on 22 January 2025).
- QTAC: Apply by 23 January 2025 and change preference by 23 January 2025 (last Offer Round will be on 30 January 2025).
- UAC Connect: Apply, or change preference, by 31 January 2025.
Applications for the course will be closed early without further notice if the enrolment quota is reached
