UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing Science
James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia
About this program
Pursue a nursing career through JCU’s flexible Bachelor of Nursing Science. Depending on the subject, you can choose from available online or on-campus attendance options, allowing you to balance study with work and other commitments while developing the practical skills and professional experience essential for nursing practice. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Division 1) registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Fees & duration
English test scores
Verified handbook.jcu.edu.au ↗
Course structure
- Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 3 (NS2304, NS2305, NS2303)
- Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 1 (NS2104, NS2103, NS2105)
- Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 2 (BM2205, NS2203, NS2204)
- Core Subjects Level 1, Trimester 3 (NS1304, NS1303, BM1305)
- Core Subjects Level 1, Trimester 2 (NS1203, NS1204, NS1205)
- Core Subjects Level 1, Trimester 1 (NS1104, NS1103, BM1105)
- Core Subjects Level 3, Trimester 1 (NS3103, NS3104, NS3105)
- Core Subjects Level 3, Trimester 2 (NS3203, NS3204, NS3205)
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
Students are encouraged to undertake JCU Prep if they have not studied recently and/or want assistance making the transition to University studies. Recommended: English (Units 3/4 C), Biology, Chemistry and one of General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths (Units 3/4,C) Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.
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