UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Bachelor of Nursing degree. Australia's #1 university for nursing and midwifery. (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025) The standard program (3 year) is available in Trimester 1 only. Advanced standing (2 year) pathway is available in Trimester 1 & 2. Gain the skills to become a confident and capable Registered Nurse. Experience highly regarded learning with workshops, online classes and diverse clinical placements to prepare you to make a real difference in the healthcare sector. Nursing is the science of professional caring and offers opportunities to promote and restore health, prevent illness and alleviate suffering. You'll learn how to make critical decisions, coordinate care and educate patients. Through diverse clinical placements, you will develop advanced healthcare, advocacy and leadership skills. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Nursing Future-proof your skills through the latest technology and teaching approaches. Study in our on-campus simulation nursing wards and high-tech labs. Take part in interactive workshops, simulated practice, online learning and varied clinical placements. Learn alongside students and staff from the full range of clinical areas, preparing you to work across communities as part of a multidisciplinary team. Enhance your skills through evidence-based care, focusing on nursing as a profession, while gaining exposure to various nursing specialties and receiving integrated employment support. We produce the highest-quality graduates in the profession, supported by our culture of excellence in teaching, research and clinical practice. Exciting clinical placements from the get-go Undertake work-integrated clinical placements with a difference.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
- Year 1: Foundations of Professional Nursing
- Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan
- Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Communicating Effectively
- Safe Administration of Medications
- Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Effective Nursing Practice
- Health Assessment
- Year 2: Acute Nursing Practice
- Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1
- Legal and Ethical Principles in Healthcare
- Evidence-Based Nursing
- Chronic Condition Management
- Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2
- Mental Health Nursing Practice
- Family Nursing
- Year 3: Transition to Professional Nursing
- Complex Clinical Care
- Community Nursing Practice
- Older Adults' Health
- Healthcare for Australia's First Peoples
- Professional Experience Capstone
- Plus 2 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 240 credit-point program
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C); Any two units of English (Band 3) excluding English Studies..
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