Bachelor of Nursing

General Admission Criteria To qualify for admission, you must meet one of the following criteria below that is most relevant to your study or work background. Further general information is available here - Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years) - A Selection Rank of 60.00 or above after adjustment factors are applied; or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; or Year 13 NCEA Level 3 results, identifying university entrance attainment. - Applicants with higher education study - Associate Degree level or higher, and you must have passed at least two units and demonstrated a passing overall grade (Partial or Full qualification). - Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study - An Australian or A New Zealand Qualifications Framework AQF Level 4 qualification or higher (Partial or Full qualification). - Applicants with work and life experience - A prior ATAR equal to or above 60.00; or completion of any one of the recommended science subjects (via ATP or Unilearn-online offered at TAFE Queensland); or An appropriate score in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); or Relevant and related experience/ personal attributes/professional experience. - Applicants with overseas qualifications - Equivalent overseas secondary qualification; or an overseas qualification comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 4 or higher. Post Admission Requirements There are post-admission requirements that you need to consider, these include: - Student compliance for placements - Immunisations and vaccinations - CPR/First Aid Certificate - Working with Children Check/Blue Card - Mask Fitting - NDIS Worker Screening Check - Non-tuition fees (Incidental fees) For more information, refer to the post-admission requirements for Nursing and the Course Handbook Selection criteria - Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study in this course. Applicants who do not meet this criteria are required to participate in an Interview with the Course Coordinator before an offer being made by TAFE Queensland - It is highly recommended that applicants have: - General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics - English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C) - Admission to all TAFE Queensland higher education courses is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant qualifications and experience. The type of applicant you are will determine the selection criteria TAFE Queensland considers when assessing your application. Learn more - NOTE : Intake is via the Diploma of Nursing Pathway only. Apply now via the application portal. Inherent Requirements Before deciding if a course is right for you, it's important to make an informed choice and consider the key skills, knowledge, and assessment requirements involved. Review the inherent requirements for this course and reflect on whether any of them might present difficulties for you, and if they align with your abilities and goals. If you feel you may have challenges due to a disability, a health condition, or for any other reason, we encourage you to speak with a regional Education Manager, a student services team member, or the regional AccessAbility Officer to discuss your concerns and confirm if the course is suitable for you.