Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
CRICOS
106657M
Bachelor of Nursing
Nurses are an essential part of the health care system and work to promote and maintain the health of individuals and communities. Nursing provides varied career opportunities and nurses fulfil diverse roles such as clinicians, educators, researchers and managers.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Callaghan | Full-time - 3 years | N/A | 70 |
Gosford | Full-time - 3 years | N/A | 70 |
Structure
The Bachelor of Nursing program offered by the University of Newcastle requires the completion of 240 units of approved courses, including: 190 units of core nursing courses; 20 units of core human bioscience courses; 10 units of core pharmacology courses; 10 units of core foundational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander courses; and 10 units of electives.
Subjects
- Nursing
Entry requirements
- Previous Year 12 studies and/or Higher education, tertiary, post-secondary qualifications and/or Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.
Recognition
Our degree is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme administered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Study Pathways
Students holding a completed TAFE Diploma may be eligible for specified credit on application. An additional Honours year is available to students who achieve the required grade point average.