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’s (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.
ECU’s minimum English standard requirements for this course may be satisfied with one of the following:
Bachelor degree from an approved country;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate application of evidence-based nursing practice to address local, regional, national and global health priorities, incorporating contemporary technologies.
Apply effective communication and collaborative skills to establish and maintain culturally safe, therapeutic and professional relationships.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for determining and achieving ongoing professional development.
Integrate knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, quality nursing care responsive to the needs of people and communities across the lifespan.
Incorporate cultural safety and competence within all aspects of professional practice when working collaboratively with patients/clients.
Apply research principles and methods to critically appraise evidence-based literature and design research studies and/or research scholarship.
Fees and Scholarships
AUD $41,950 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
