UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing

University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

About this program

The Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Queensland prepares students to become registered nurses through 880 hours of supervised clinical practice in real hospitals and healthcare facilities across Australia. The program was developed with healthcare professionals, industry partners and patients, and uses a narrative and inquiry-based teaching approach that integrates evidence-based theory with clinical practice from the first year, when students begin rostered clinical placement shifts and skills simulation. Core courses cover health across the lifespan, clinical nursing practice, older adults' health and acute care nursing, and students can pursue a combined Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery dual qualification. Registered nurse graduates from UQ move into diverse settings including paediatric, critical care, mental health, rural health and aged care nursing, a profession with strong ongoing demand in Australia.

Fees & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$40,200
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS7 overall (W7)
PTE72 overall

Verified study.uq.edu.au ↗

Course structure

  • UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you study includes: Health Across the Lifespan
  • Older Adults' Health
  • Acute Care Nursing
  • Bachelors of Nursing / Midwifery
  • Registered nurse
  • Registered nurse (aged care)
  • Registered nurse (community health)
  • Registered nurse (critical care and emergency). The exact core versus elective structure depends on the major
  • specialisation or study plan chosen
  • and is confirmed in UQ's official program and course list at enrolment

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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)

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

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