UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia

About this program

Our Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is Australia's first four-year integrated Honours degree, giving you a head start in your nursing career. With immersive simulation learning, unique real-world experiences and personalised mentorship, you'll graduate confident, capable and ready to make a real impact from day one. Designed with industry partners, it offers flexible delivery across Western Australia and beyond. A final year internship will prepare graduates to excel in a range of health care settings, meeting the diverse healthcare needs of individuals and communities. Entry pathways - Completed a Certificate in a health-related area - Indigenous entry pathways, visit our study Indigenous page - University enabling programs, visit out enabling programs page - Start your application today through UWA Apply Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

Cost & duration

Duration4 yr
Tuition (international)A$45,300
Application feeA$100

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

Verified uwa.edu.au

Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Level 1: NURS1001 Human Structure and Function, NURS1002 Cultural Safety in Healthcare, NURS1003 Nursing - Past, Present and Future, NURS1004 Introduction to Professional Practice, NURS1005 Safe and Quality Use of Medicines, NURS1006 Lifelong Professional Skills, NURS1007 Contemporary Nursing Care 1, NURS1008 Professional Practice 1 Level 2: NURS2001 Health Governance and Sustainability, NURS2002 Health Care Needs of a Diverse Australia, NURS2003 Contemporary Nursing Care 2, NURS2004 Professional Practice 2, NURS2005 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care, NURS2006 Interprofessional Practice, NURS2007 Contemporary Nursing Care 3, NURS2008 Professional Practice 3 Level 3: NURS3001 Healthcare Leadership and Management, NURS3002 Management of Acute Deterioration, NURS3003 Contemporary Nursing Care 4, NURS3004 Professional Practice 4, NURS3005 Research Skills, NURS3006 Supporting End of Life, NURS3007 Contemporary Nursing Care 5, NURS3008 Professional Practice 5 Level 4: NURS4001 Advancing Clinical Practice - Part A, NURS4002 Advancing Clinical Practice - Part B, NURS4007 Professional Practice Internship - Part A, NURS4008 Professional Practice Internship - Part B, NURS4003 Research Dissertation - Part A, NURS4004 Research Dissertation - Part B, NURS4005 Quality Improvement Project - Part A, NURS4006 Quality Improvement Project - Part B

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)

Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414

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)

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)

MidwifeANZSCO 254111

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)

PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council

Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia

DietitianANZSCO 251111

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Dietitians Australia

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

6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have - (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 70, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; or (b) an assured pathway offer; or (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program. or (d) Successful completion of an AQF Certificate IV in health-related field as recognised by UWA

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