Course overview
Students develop skills in communication, assessment of clients, planning and implementing nursing interventions, and the management and evaluation of nursing care. In addition, the course offers scientific, biophysical and humanistic behavioural knowledge. Clinical education is an integral part of the course. Students participate in supervised clinical practice in a variety of hospitals, health agencies and community settings. Students are required to attend clinical placement away from their base during their studies. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Nursing Science - Pre-Registration at JCU.
Combined degrees: Refer to entry for: B Nursing Science/B Midwifery.
Combined degrees: Refer to entry for: B Nursing Science/B Midwifery.
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Career Opportunities
Public and private health systems, in schools, with corporations, the defence forces, aid organisations.
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 7TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 24PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 65Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 185
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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