Bachelor of Nursing
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
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.
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
Standard 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.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaghan | International: $125,130 |
| No |
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| Gosford | International: $125,130 |
| No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Callaghan.
Fees are indicative and subject to variation. Overall program fee may vary based on course selection. Other costs may include clinical placement uniforms, cost of travel to/from clinical placements and out of area accommodation if required.
Further information
This degree requires students to participate in clinical placements in NSW health facilities, and as such there is a requirement to meet NSW Ministry of Health placement verification requirements. These requirements will include criminal record checks, screening and immunisations. Students are expected to comply with these requirements prior to undertaking clinical placements. The Bachelor of Nursing degree and future professional practice is both mentally and physically demanding. The award of this program degree depends on the student satisfactorily completing and passing all academic and clinical components.
