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Bachelor of Nursing Science

ProviderUniversity of the Sunshine Coast
Course code: QTAC013401UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6, no band below 5.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students336
#2025
Higher education entry45 · 13.4%
13.4%
School leavers (ATAR)49 · 14.6%
14.6%
Secondary education125 · 37.2%
37.2%
Vocational pathway10 · 3.0%
3.0%
Other entry pathways74 · 22.0%
22.0%
International students33 · 9.8%
9.8%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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