Study in Australia
Study Nursing & Health Sciences in Australia
- Programs
- 147
- Universities
- 40
- Tuition from
- A$8,500
Nursing and the allied health fields are strong choices in Australia because they lead to registered professions that appear on the skilled occupation lists and are in genuine shortage. The main routes are a Bachelor of Nursing, a two-year Master of Nursing for graduates of other fields, or specialist master's in public health, nutrition, and physiotherapy.
Nursing has higher English requirements than most degrees, typically IELTS 7.0 with no band below 7.0, because registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board depends on it. Clinical placements are built into every nursing program.
Migration angle. Registered nurse is one of the most reliably nominated occupations across every state. Placement hours during study count toward registration, and a 485 visa gives time to register and gain experience before applying for a skilled visa.
Most affordable Nursing & Health Sciences programs
Tuition is per year for international students, from each program’s page. Figures are approximate and change annually.
Universities known for Nursing & Health Sciences
There is no official field-level ranking of Australian universities. These are the ones with a recognised reputation in Nursing & Health Sciences, strongest first.
- 1University of Technology SydneyOne of the largest and highest-ranked nursing faculties in Australia.
- 2Monash UniversityLarge nursing and midwifery school with extensive clinical placement networks.
- 3University of SydneyResearch-intensive nursing with strong clinical partnerships.
- 4Deakin UniversityBig nursing intake, clinical simulation facilities, and flexible delivery.
- 5Australian Catholic UniversityNursing is a core strength, taught across campuses in most states.
- 6Flinders UniversityBuilt its reputation on health sciences, including rural and remote nursing.
All universities offering Nursing & Health Sciences
- Adelaide University
- Australian Catholic University
- Avondale University
- Bond University
- Charles Darwin University
- Charles Sturt University
- CQUniversity Australia
- Curtin University
- Deakin University
- Edith Cowan University
- Federation University Australia
- Flinders University
- Greenwich College
- Griffith University
- James Cook University
- La Trobe University
- Monash University
- Murdoch University
- Queensland University of Technology
- RMIT University
- South Metropolitan TAFE
- Southern Cross University
- Swinburne University of Technology
- TAFE Queensland
- Torrens University Australia
- University of Canberra
- University of Melbourne
- University of New England
- University of Newcastle
- University of Notre Dame Australia
- University of Queensland
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of Sydney
- University of Tasmania
- University of Technology Sydney
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- University of Wollongong
- UNSW Sydney
- Victoria University
- Western Sydney University
Typical entry requirements
Entry to a bachelor degree needs a completed senior secondary qualification (or a recognised foundation year) that meets the university's minimum, plus an English test, usually IELTS 6.0 to 6.5. Entry to a postgraduate coursework degree needs a relevant bachelor degree, often with a credit average, and IELTS 6.5. Registration-based fields (nursing, teaching, psychology, architecture) set higher English bars and additional requirements. Always confirm the exact requirements for the specific program.
Nursing & Health Sciences in Australia: common questions
What IELTS score do I need to study nursing in Australia?
Usually IELTS 7.0 overall with no individual band below 7.0, or an equivalent PTE score. This is set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for registration, and universities apply it at admission.
Can I become a registered nurse in Australia with an overseas nursing degree?
You go through the Nursing and Midwifery Board's assessment, which may require a bridging program. Many international students instead do a full Bachelor or Master of Nursing in Australia to register directly.
Is nursing a good pathway to permanent residence in Australia?
Yes, it is one of the more dependable routes. Registered nurse is nominated by essentially every state and territory, and the 485 graduate visa gives time to register and build experience.
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Program counts and tuition figures are drawn from this site’s database and are approximate. This is general information, not admissions or migration advice.