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Career outcomes

Entry requirements, degree structure, fees and scholarships, bachelor of nursing overview.

• With a combination of nursing courses and clinical simulation in our well-resourced labs and nursing wards, UniSQ’s Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for practice as a registered nurse, in hospitals, community settings, mental health settings, GP practices, clinics, rural and remote health services and aged care facilities across Australia and the world.
• Our Bachelor of Nursing degree aligns with current Australian professional nursing standards of practice and will give you the skills to deliver high-quality nursing care to people of all ages.
• Almost 50 percent of the degree is devoted to clinical practice within simulated on-campus labs or in health care settings, including large metropolitan hospitals, mental health services, regional health care services, aged care settings, community health services, specialty clinics and rehabilitation centres.
• Study nursing  at UniSQ and learn how to provide the very best nursing practice, and will graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and highly employable nurse.
• Prefer studying online? Our flexible delivery option allows the on-campus component of this program to be studied in intensive residential schools each semester, combined with online delivery and face-to-face clinical experience.
• Find out what’s involved in the placement process  and what opportunities and support UniSQ and organisations, such as Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH), offer for rural and away placements .

Professional accreditation

UniSQ's Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and is listed as an approved program with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

To gain registration as a nurse, you will need to satisfy the registration criteria of the NMBA .

Graduates will have to meet standards in English language skills (if English is their second language), criminal history, and professional indemnity insurance. To maintain registration, nurses are also required to meet standards of continuing professional development and recency of practice. See further details on the NMBA Registration Standards .

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency  (AHPRA) will keep a register of students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing for the duration of their study or clinical training. UniSQ, as the education provider, will pass on students' details directly to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) for registration. No fees are required. UniSQ is also obliged to report to AHPRA when there is a ‘reasonable belief’ that a student has an impairment that, when undertaking clinical training, may place the public at substantial risk of harm. Further details are available at the AHPRA website .

• As a graduate of the Bachelor of Nursing you will have the skills required to work as a registered nurse in a multitude of settings in Australia or overseas including public and private hospitals, community health, mental health, aged care, home health care, indigenous health, occupational health, rural practice and international nursing.
• This qualification is also a pathway to graduate-entry midwifery and mental health programs and other specialties within nursing and health care.

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Recent secondary education

• Subject pre-requisite: English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent
• Recommended prior study: Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent, and one of Biology (Units 3 & 4, C), Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C), Physics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent.
• If you are an NMBA Enrolled Nurse (EN) with a Diploma of Nursing qualification from an accredited provider, you will have to provide evidence of AHPRA registration in your application and upon enrolment. 
• proof of AHPRA registration in your application and upon enrolment
• supporting letter from employer to confirm continued employment at EN level
• evidence of continued professional development (any in-house training; industry certification etc.)
• There are inherent requirements  that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Bachelor of Nursing  before applying. If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer  about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.

Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within the Bachelor of Nursing are limited by quota. Quota size is determined by the availability of hospital placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered.

ENs with notations or conditions on their AHPRA registration will be individually assessed for eligibility for EN admission or exemptions.

Further admission information

Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any  adjustment factor pathways  such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.

UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degrees' student cohort from the previous year.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE  or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience  and other adjustment factors  to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

All students need to demonstrate a specific level of English language skills set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) . To meet the English language requirements  for this degree, we accept evidence of your English language proficiency from one of the following ways.

• If English is your primary language, please provide evidence that you have attended and successfully completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the recognised countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, or United States of America), including at least two years between high school years 7 and 12.
• Applicants, including Enrolled Nurses, currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) automatically meet the required English language skills standard for the Bachelor of Nursing.
• Minimum overall score of IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum 7.0 in each subscore (speaking, listening, writing, reading). Your test must be completed within two years of applying to UniSQ. There are other English language tests  that are acceptable for the Bachelor of Nursing.

Please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)'s Registration Standard for further information.

Additional requirements for placements

All students must provide the following documents prior to commencing residential schools and clinical placements:

• Blue Card or Working with Children Check
• Australian Federal Police Criminal History Check certificate
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate
• Queensland Health Student Orientation Checklist
• Queensland Health Student Deed Poll
• Queensland Health iLearn Modules
• A signed UniSQ Clinical Placement Declaration including a requirement to undertake shift work.

Plus evidence of the following immunisations:

• Hepatitis B immunisation
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, and Varicella immunisation
• Tuberculosis risk assessment
• Influenza immunisation
• COVID-19 vaccinations as directed by health services.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning  if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

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If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program .

UniSQ strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Students interested in a career in nursing can contact the Indigenous Coordinator in the School of Nursing and Midwifery for information on guidance and support and to discuss entry pathways.

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Clinical experience

In addition to the courses to be studied, you will also need to complete clinical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of clinical/professional practice within this degree.

Residential schools

All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools , where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.

If you choose to enrol in the External mode , you'll study the theoretical courses online, complete clinical experience placements at different health care institutions, and select one of the following locations to undertake your residential school courses . 

• UniSQ Ipswich campus
• UniSQ Toowoomba campus
• SQRH Charleville Clinical Training Facility, Charleville, QLD, provided that you reside within one of the  eligible postcodes  (PDF 85 KB)
• Geraldton Universities Centre (GUC), Geraldton, WA (You'll need to submit an Expression of Interest form with your application to study at GUC.) Please note that this residential school location is only available to the GUC cohort.

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs 1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

• Clinical experience costs
• Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees  as part of your course costs.

Residential school costs

This degree includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation and meal expenses.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.  Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP .

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink .

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship  that works for you.

How to apply

Apply via qtac.

Complete your online application via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre).

For all applicants (except those who hold a Diploma of Nursing qualification and are an Enrolled Nurse (EN), please use the following QTAC codes to apply:

If you are an Enrolled Nurse (EN) with a Diploma of Nursing and registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), please use the following QTAC codes to apply:

For applicants who wish to undertake their residential school courses at the SQRH Charleville Clinical Training Facility in Charleville, QLD, please use the following QTAC codes to apply, provided that you reside within one of the  eligible postcodes  (PDF 85 KB).

For applicants (including ENs) who wish to undertake their residential school courses at the Geraldton Universities Centre (GUC) in Geraldton, WA, please use the following QTAC code to apply. In addition, you'll need to submit an Expression of Interest form from GUC with your application. 

Copy your QTAC code and continue through to the QTAC website to complete your application.

• Applications for 2025 are now open.

Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within the Bachelor of Nursing are limited by quota. Quota size is determined by the availability of hospital placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered. As places are limited in this degree, applications may close early if all places are filled for a specific intake.

From 2025, this degree will be offered in Trimester study periods. You can select to start in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

More information on applying  key dates  is available.

Further information

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A nursing degree opens up career paths in a variety of health care areas as a r egistered nurse . You might want to consider careers in:

• theatre nursing
• aged care nursing
• private practice nursing
• mental health nursing
• emergency nursing
• oncology nursing
• critical care nursing
• hospice nursing.

Our nursing  degree is available to study externally which means you learn your subject theory online  and attend on-campus residential schools. 

To become a registered nurse you will need to complete a Bachelor of Nursing.  Evidence of AHPRA registration is required in your application to study and upon enrolment.

If it has been over 5 years since you completed a Diploma of Nursing qualification, additional supporting documentation will be required with your application to study. 

UniSQ's Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and to become a registered nurse upon completion of this degree you will need to satisfy the registration criteria of the NMBA . Please view the entry requirements section of this page for details on supporting documentation.

You can choose to study our Bachelor of Nursing either on-campus (Ipswich and Toowoomba locations ) or externally. Regardless of how you choose to study, you’ll experience the same level of support and opportunities to connect with others. Discover more about the different ways to study .

UniSQ Ready  is a free and flexible pathway, giving you an alternative entry path into the Bachelor of Nursing.

The cost of a Bachelor of Nursing in Australia will vary depending on the education provider you choose.

When you study with us, the first year of your studies will cost approximately AUD 4000 (Commonwealth supported place), not including:

• Residential school costs.

Please view the fees and scholarships section of this page for details.

• Our research in nursing has been evaluated as world class in the recent ERA results .
• The Midwifery Simulation Centre  provides a real-life environment for you to develop your clinical nursing skills.
• Our Nursing  degree is fully accredited, aligning with current Australian professional nursing standards of practice.

A Bachelor of Nursing can lead to a fulfilling and rewarding career in health care with many opportunities for advancement.  The demand for health care workers, in particular nurses, is ongoing in Australia. Health Workforce Australia (HWA) estimates that there will be a shortage of over 109 000 nurses by 2025*. With many specialisations to choose from, including Rural and Remote Health, Public Health , Sport and Exercise , and Health Leadership , career opportunities in healthcare are vast.  

Many people ask, ‘What education is needed to become a registered nurse?’ Understanding your different study options is the first step to answering this question.

A Diploma of Nursing typically qualifies you to work as an enrolled nurse, while a Bachelor of Nursing fulfils the registered nurse  requirements, which comes with greater responsibilities, scope of practice, and career advancement opportunities. 

UniSQ’s BS Nursing covers essential nursing topics such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and patient care. You’ll also gain practical experience through clinical placements, preparing you to work in a range of healthcare settings.

After completing a nursing course in Australia, such as a Bachelor of Nursing, you can pursue specialised postgraduate courses, such as midwifery, mental health nursing , age care nursing  or nurse practitioner qualifications. You could also advance into leadership roles through further study.

Australia offers high-quality nursing education with internationally recognised qualifications. Studying a Bachelor of Nursing in Brisbane or a Bachelor of Nursing in Queensland provides you with access to modern healthcare facilities, diverse clinical experiences, and strong career prospects both locally and globally.

After completing a BS Nursing many people ask, ‘What do you need to become a nurse practitioner?’ To follow this career path, you will need advanced clinical experience and a master’s degree that’s approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

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Unlock your potential with an EN to RN pathway

TAFE Queensland's Bachelor of Nursing provides Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) graduates with a unique diploma-to-degree pathway. Our degree has been designed by nurses for nurses and will help you develop job-ready skills to work as an RN. The Bachelor of Nursing will be delivered flexibly, allowing you to learn online and face to face at the South Bank campus in Brisbane and the Southport campus on the Gold Coast. Eligible diploma graduates could transition seamlessly into our nursing degree with a full year of credit*. 

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Why choose an EN to RN pathway with TAFE Queensland?

Designed by nurses for nurses.

Our educators are trained nurses who regularly return to industry to keep their skills and knowledge current, giving you confidence that frontline workers are teaching you real-world skills.

Earn while you learn

Completing a diploma first gives you valuable industry insight and essential hands-on skills, meaning you have the knowledge to start working in your industry and earning money while you finish your degree.

Supportive teachers

Our educators are the best at what they do.  They are passionate about the nursing industry and encourage and mentor you throughout your studies to ensure you reach your full potential. 

Flexible, hands-on education

Our Bachelor of Nursing combines hands-on learning with uni thinking, giving you the best of both worlds.  Plus, our degree is flexible, allowing you to study online and on campus. 

Bachelor of Nursing Online Information Session

Register to attend our December Online information session and hear all about our EN to RN pathway!

The degree is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and provides the necessary academic qualification for eligibility as a Registered Nurse in Australia. 

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Advance your career in nursing with this high-level course that will qualify you to seek registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

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Make a genuine difference in people's lives and advance your career with a Bachelor of Nursing. This degree is ideal for enrolled nurses seeking to build on their professional experience and previous study to seek registration to become a registered nurse.

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* Completing the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) may provide up to one year credit towards the Bachelor of Nursing, eligibility checks will be done during enrolment.

This course is listed as an approved course with the  Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and accredited by  Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) , the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) , and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) . The course is CRICOS registered for the South Bank and Southport campuses. Additional eligibility applies for international students.

If you're passionate about caring for others and want a rewarding career that's future proof, you might want to consider becoming a registered nurse.

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