Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) is designed to meet the regulations of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Students who successfully complete the course requirements are eligible for recommendation by the Head of School to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as Division 1 comprehensive nurse. Registration is subject to meeting all the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. To meet registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia students are expected to complete the course within 7 years. Failure to complete the course in the allocated time may necessitate undertaking additional units to ensure currency of practice.
Structure
Credit Points: 700
Subjects
- STRU-AREGN Registered Nurse Conversion Australian Registration Nurse Stream (BSc Nursing)
- STRU-CNVRN Registered Nurse Conversion Non-Registration Nurse Stream (BSc Nursing)
- STRU-COMPN Comprehensive Stream (BSc Nursing)
- STRU-ENRNU Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Stream (BSc Nursing)
Standard entry requirements
- Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
- Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate
- Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Recognition
Graduates, on successful completion of the course, are eligible to apply for registration as a Division 1 nurse (Registered Nurse) with the NMBA. Graduates must also meet NMBA mandatory registration standards, these include (but are not limited to) Criminal History Screening and English language Proficiency, health, conduct or performance issues.
Study pathways
Those with an Australian recognised Enrolled Nurse qualification and who are enrolled with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) may be eligible for the Enrolled Nursing to Registered Nursing Stream and may receive exemption to the value of 200 credits. Those who are registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) may be eligible for the Registered Nurse Conversion Non-registration Stream and may receive exemption to the value of 500 credits. Those who have completed an AQF equivalent diploma in nursing, have current registration as a registered nurse in the country of qualification (or subsequent employment) and have completed a minimum of three months of fulltime employment as a registered nurse in an acute healthcare setting within the last 5 years may be eligible for the Registered Nurse Conversion Australian Registration Stream and may receive exemption to the value of 500 credits.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin Kalgoorlie | International: $137,295 |
| No |
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| Curtin Perth | International: $137,295 |
| No |
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