Charles Darwin University

Bachelor of Nursing

Charles Darwin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

The Bachelor of Nursing is a professionally accredited degree and will qualify you to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (Division 1). This degree is an accredited program of study recognized by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.As a graduate of the Bachelor of Nursing, you will be ready to work as a safe, collaborative, articulate and ethical registered nurse. This degree will prepare you to be responsive to local, national and regional healthcare needs, and aware of emerging global healthcare trends.

Subjects

  • NUR135 Primary Health Care (replaces NUR115 from 2021)
  • NUR130 Introduction to Health and Wellbeing (simulation block)
  • NUR131 Professional Practice
  • NUR132 Communication for Person-centered Practice
  • NUR133 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
  • NUR134 Professional Experience Placement 1
  • SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2
  • NUR252 Digital Technology in Healthcare
  • SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare
  • SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice
  • NUR255 Challenges to Health and Wellbeing (simulation block)
  • NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice
  • NUR257 Professional Experience Placement 2
  • NUR258 Mental Health (Theory and Placement 3) (20cp)
  • NUR366 Complex Care (20cp) (simulation block)
  • NUR367 Leadership for Nursing Practice
  • NUR368 Global Health: Social Justice and Sustainability
  • NUR369 Nursing Practice Project
  • NUR370 Professional Experience Placement 4
  • NUR410 Professional Experience Placement 5 (20cp)

Standard entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Diploma level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree with a GPA of 5.5 and above.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 180.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation courses.Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading SeamanAir Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, CorporalArmy: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Casuarina International: $34,576 No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years
CDU Online No
  • Part-time : 6 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 3 years
CDU Sydney International: $34,576 No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years

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