UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing
University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) prepares students for registration as a Registered Nurse. Core subjects cover anatomy, pharmacology and patient care, alongside clinical placements that build practical experience and skills in critical thinking, communication and patient advocacy.
The program is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Study takes three years full-time, and graduates work across settings such as intensive care, emergency, community and aged care. English requirements are IELTS Academic 7.0 overall, in line with Board registration standards.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
- 3 years full-time
- Year 1: Foundations of Nursing Practice
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Health Assessment
- Session 1first clinical placement block
- Year 2: Nursing Care of the Adult
- Mental Health Nursing
- Child and Family Health
- Pharmacology
- ongoing clinical placements each session
- Year 3: Complex Care Nursing
- Aged Care
- Community and Primary Health Care
- Transition to Professional Practice
- final 4–6 week placement block
- 840hours embedded across 7 subjects (640 hours on the accelerated pathway for eligible students)
- No separate thesis
- final session includes a transition-to-practice subject preparing students for graduate nurse programs
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
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, an Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or an equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. From 2027 onwards, there will be a single Bachelor of Nursing course and course code that applies to both standard entry and entry for Enrolled Nurses (ENs). ENs who have completed a Diploma of Nursing within the past five years are eligible for automatic admission to the Bachelor of Nursing program. Those whose diploma was completed more than five years ago will have their applications reviewed by the course directors to ensure individual consideration. Successful EN applicants will receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English. Any two units of science and any two units of mathematics are recommended.
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