Bachelor of Science and Master of Nursing

The combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Nursing program cultivates the critical thinking skills and breadth of the sciences alongside the expertise and experience to become a registered nurse.

It provides a wide range of career opportunities across both clinical and non-clinical settings.Why study this course?As a science and nursing student, you will learn from our leading academics from across the sciences and healthcare disciplines.The Bachelor of Science emphasises fundamental principles and discovery research underpinned by critical analytical capabilities.

You can major in one of many areas of science, with elective units allowing you the flexibility to explore different branches and interests.You will gain an understanding of the impact of nursing practice within local and global health contexts, and across changing healthcare systems.You can complete this combined degree program in four years of full-time study, after which you will graduate with two qualifications.Upon graduating will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.With a diverse range of experience and expertise, you will be highly employable in both clinical and non-clinical settings.Ranked 15th globally by subject area, the University of Sydney is a world leader in nursing education and research.Our Faculty of Science is ranked in the top 50 in the world for natural science, and you will learn in our state-of-the-art facilities including the Sydney Nanoscience Hub and the Charles Perkins Centre, with its focus on obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.How will you learn?Both degrees are taught on campus, using a mixture of lectures and tutorials.

You will also complete a substantial amount of practical work, with over 800 hours of clinical placements in the nursing component of your degree.

What will you learn?For your Bachelor of Science major, you can select your subjects from those offered by our academic schools:Although there are no majors in the Master of Nursing, focus areas within this course include:

acute care, aged care, chronic illness, clinical practice, Indigenous health, mental healthcare and management, pharmacology, physiology, professional practice, social and health policy.

• Anatomy and Histology (Major)
• Animal Health, Disease and Welfare (Major)
• Animal Production (Major)
• Applied Medical Science (Major)
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Major)
• Biology (Major)
• Cell and Developmental Biology (Major)
• Chemistry (Major)
• Computer Science (Science) (Major)
• Data Science (Major)
• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (Major)
• Environmental Studies (Major)
• Financial Mathematics and Statistics (Major)
• Food Science (Major)
• Genetics and Genomics (Major)
• Geography (Major)
• Geology and Geophysics (Major)
• History and Philosophy of Science (Major)
• Immunology and Pathology (Major)
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Admission criteria

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following:

• a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses

• English language requirements as detailed below.

Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.

It is required that applicants have the ability to undertake clinical placements and the Sydney Nursing School Clinical Placement Provisions 2020 contains further details of the requirements.

Applicants who are registered as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia are not eligible to apply for this course.

English requirements

Whether you are a domestic or an international student you must submit an English language declaration form (pdf, 59KB). If English is not your primary language*, you are required to undertake one of the following English language proficiency tests and achieve at least the minimum score required:

a) The IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

b) The PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 68 and a minimum score of 68 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

c) The TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 96 and the following minimum score in each section of the test:

• 24 for Listening
• 24 for reading
• 27 for writing
• 23 for speaking

English language proficiency tests must be completed within two years of course commencement.

*Primary language means the language you primarily use and the language that you know best and are most comfortable with. You need to have completed at least six years of schooling including at last two years of secondary school (years 7-12) in English in one of the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, United States, Canada, Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.

The academic criteria that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The University Calendar is the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.

Prerequisites

This course has a mathematics course prerequisite. For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. They are specific to a particular course or discipline. To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the inherent requirements for this course.

Credit for previous study

If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.

What you'll study

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