Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies)

This course provides registered nurses qualifying at diploma level in their country of origin with an opportunity to obtain an Australian degree.

The course is not professionally-accredited and therefore does not lead to registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia.

The content of this course will be contextualised to the country in which it is delivered.

Note: The remaining 16 units will be credited as Advanced Standing

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to be Registered Nurses in their country of origin.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

1. Apply broad health knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical nursing situations.
2. Critically analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex nursing practice.
3. Anticipate and identify potential challenges and develop appropriate nursing strategies and solutions.
4. Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies to inform nursing practice.
5. Independently communicate nursing knowledge, concepts and values clearly and coherently.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
7. Work collaboratively within the nursing team and with other health care professionals to ethically and effectively respond to diverse health care challenges.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional nursing practice in accordance with the NMBA standards for practice.
9. Demonstrate the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for registration.