Course Entry

• English Language requirements (Band 5)
• In addition to satisfying ECU minimum English standard requirements for this course, all applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. (https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx)
• These requirements are as follows:
• IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
• Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
• Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test:
• 24 for listening;
• 24 for reading,
• 27 for writing, and
• 23 for speaking, or
• Completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country as defined by the NMBA (including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12) with a supporting written declaration to confirm that your primary language is English, or
• Completion of at least 5 years full-time equivalent continuous combined secondary and/or tertiary and/or vocational education taught and assessed in a recognised country as defined by the NMBA, with a supporting written declaration to confirm whether your primary language is English. Note: The 5 years does not include the proposed ECU study.
• Note: English tests must be completed within 2 years of the proposed course commencement date and additional requirements may apply in relation to acceptable number of test sittings and combined scores across test sittings.
• ECUs minimum English standard requirements for this course may be satisfied with one of the following:
• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).

Course learning outcomes

• Analyse evidence-based nursing and midwifery practice in a diverse range of contexts, incorporating digital and information literacy skills.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate within an interprofessional context, to sustain culturally safe, therapeutic and professional relationships.
• Demonstrate lifelong learning through critical reflection and ongoing development within professional practice.
• Integrate knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, quality nursing and midwifery care, to ethically and effectively respond to diverse healthcare challenges.
• Incorporate culturally safe and competent care within all aspects of professional practice when working collaboratively with women, patients, families and communities.
• Incorporates health promotion and wellbeing through the application of evidence based nursing and midwifery practice.

Fees and Scholarships

> AUD $51,000 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee

> ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

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