Course overview
This course provides a broad knowledge and skill base that will enable students to practise independently and interdependently as a registered nurse within the Australian healthcare industry.
The course comprises four foundational pillars of study: evidence based nursing practice, integrated nursing science, social-cultural values and professional development.
The course comprises four foundational pillars of study: evidence based nursing practice, integrated nursing science, social-cultural values and professional development.
Course record
Majors
Nursing
Career Opportunities
Nurse, children and young people's nurse, critical care nurse, mental health nurse, regional nurse, aged care nurse, rural nurse, remote nurse
Other Information
This course has practicum/work placement requirements.
Reporting Obligations: ECU has an obligation to report details of all students enrolled in this course to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Professional Recognition: The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) has accredited this course. To practise in the profession, students need to graduate and register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Due to the practical nature of the nursing and midwifery professions, there are inherent performance requirements applicable to this course that may impact upon the success of some potential students. Applicants and students with a disability or other issue likely to impact on their ability to perform in practice are encouraged to contact the Director, Undergraduate Studies.
Reporting Obligations: ECU has an obligation to report details of all students enrolled in this course to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Professional Recognition: The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) has accredited this course. To practise in the profession, students need to graduate and register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Due to the practical nature of the nursing and midwifery professions, there are inherent performance requirements applicable to this course that may impact upon the success of some potential students. Applicants and students with a disability or other issue likely to impact on their ability to perform in practice are encouraged to contact the Director, Undergraduate Studies.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 7 (L 7 / R 7 / W 6.5 / S 7)TOEFL iBT 94 (L 24 / R 24 / W 24 / S 23)PTE Academic 66 (L 66 / R 66 / W 56 / S 66)Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185 (L 185 / R 185 / W 176 / S 185)OET (L B / R B / W C+ / S B)
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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Student profile
Total students761
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- South West (Bunbury)WAAugust 2026
- South West (Bunbury)WAFebruary 2026
- South West (Bunbury)WA