Bachelor of Nursing

OVERVIEW

With a blended delivery that allows you to study online or on campus, UNE is at the forefront of nursing education in Australia. Our Bachelor of Nursing is a professional entry degree, leading to eligibility for Registered Nurse status. Study a Bachelor of Nursing with UNE and ensure you are ready to practice in a range of clinical settings, equipped with the key knowledge and skills required to thrive in the evolving profession of nursing.

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Please note: which trimester/s you can commence study in depends on your student type and which admission rule you admitted under.

Domestic students under any admission rule may commence in Trimester 1, online or on campus at Armidale.

International students admitted under Rule A or B may commence in Trimester 1, on campus at Armidale.

International students admitted under Rule C may commence in Trimester 2 or 3, on campus at Armidale OR in Trimester 3, online. Trimester 3 online applicants must be on any visa other than a Student Visa which allows study within Australia. Mandatory on-campus intensive schools are required.

International students admitted under Rule D may commence in Trimester 3, on campus at Armidale.

International students admitted under Rule E may commence in Trimester 1, on campus at UNE Sydney.

Why study the Bachelor of Nursing with UNE?

The Bachelor of Nursing is a professional entry degree course that grants you eligibility for Registered Nurse status. Our course offers flexibility and mobility in the rapidly changing world of healthcare, a multidisciplinary professional sector that offers diverse career pathways and dynamic specialities. UNE's Bachelor of Nursing provides core knowledge and skills, through practical experience and innovative teaching.

Develop your understanding and skills in all aspects of nursing practice including communication, bioethics, biological science, health promotion, health education and nursing leadership with UNE.

What makes our course different?

We focus on you being able to integrate your academic knowledge into your real world of work, with opportunities for:

Blended learning to suit your needs, with delivery of the course online or on campus in Armidale for domestic students, or for international students, on campus in Armidale or UNE's Sydney campus, or online, and excellent online tutor support. For online students, we combine this with mandatory on-campus intensive schools to provide you with hands-on experience in our Clinical Simulation Lab and allow you to engage face-to-face with your peers and academic staff.

Flexible study — our students come from diverse professional and clinical backgrounds and we know that you value flexibility when it comes to balancing study with your existing commitments. You have the option to study part-time, taking up to six years to complete your degree, or full-time, allowing you to complete the Bachelor of Nursing in three years. If you're already an unrestricted Enrolled Nurse, enter in year two of the degree and graduate in four trimesters. Our trimester system allows you to enrol flexibly each year.†

Clinical placements with major health service providers in the public, non-profit and private sectors, community and mental health, or in specialist multidisciplinary primary health care services.

By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of lifelong learning for aspiring and registered nurses. Students consistently award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Before commencing study, you must meet a range of course pre-requirements. These include compliance with NSW Health mandatory immunisation requirements, Criminal Record Clearance, English Language Requirements and a Working with Children Check.

If you are a domestic student, you may choose to study on campus at Armidale, or online (commencing in Trimester 1 only) with mandatory on-campus intensive schools.

If you do not meet the admission requirements for our Bachelor of Nursing, you may be able to take advantage of UNE's alternative admission pathways, for example by completing foundation studies through a Pathways Enabling Course which provides the opportunity to complete one nursing unit.

*Trimester 3 runs from late October – February the following year. If you complete your studies in Trimester 3, this means that you will have completed all of the course requirements, but will not be able to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or go on to further study such as an Honours year until the results from your final Trimester are available (usually late February – early March).

Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus

Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.