Avondale University
Bachelor of Nursing
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationStudents rank Avondale’s Bachelor of Nursing as number one in Australia for overall experience, learner engagement, learning resources, skills development, student support and teaching quality (The Good Universities Guide 2024).
Students can choose to study at our Sydney Campus located on the grounds of the Sydney Adventist Hospital, or the Lake Macquarie Campus, and will:
- learn in state-of-the-art facilities and hospital ward-like simulation centres
- gain experience in primarily local and private hospitals such as the Sydney Adventist Hospital, Newcastle Private, Wyong Hospital and Gosford Public and Private Hospitals and
- learn in other healthcare settings.
On completion, students will be eligible to apply for registration as a registered nurse to provide high quality care to patients. There is significant demand for registered nurses in the health care system in public, private and community settings with employment opportunities in local, national, and international healthcare environments.
Delivery mode
Avondale University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
Clinical placements are of two to four weeks duration, with the course requiring the completion of a total of 800 hours of placement throughout the degree.- 185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076, Australia
- 582 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
I have completed my secondary education in Australia or New Zealand and achieved:
- a selection rank of at least 63. A selection rank is calculated as the ATAR plus any adjustment factors that may be applicable; or
- a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; or
- New Zealand Year 13 NCEA Level 3 results, identifying university entrance attainment; or
- an appropriate score in the uniTEST and the Tertiary Online Written Assessment; or
- an appropriate score in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)* or
- the International Big Picture Learning Credential.
*Applicants must not be a current year 12 (or equivalent) student and must be 18 years or older at the time of commencing their course.
I have completed a Vocational education and training (VET) course in Australia or New Zealand and achieved:
- an Australian Certificate IV or higher, or
- an equivalent New Zealand certificate, as approved by the Director, Student Administration Services.
I have already attended university in Australia or New Zealand and:
- successfully completed at least 2 units of a Bachelor’s degree or
- completed a bridging or enabling course, or another recognised tertiary preparation course; or
- successfully completed at least three units of Avondale’s Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation.
I have completed my secondary education or higher education qualification overseas:
- refer to the Admission Policy (HE) for specific information regarding both the minimum academic entry standards (Appendix 1) and the English language proficiency requirements (Appendix 2).
I have other work and life experience:
If a Senior Secondary Certificate has not been completed, an eligible applicant may sit an admission test (uniTEST and TOWA or the Skills for Tertiary Admission Test).
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant may be admitted based on equivalent qualifications or work and life experience as assessed by the Course Convenor or delegate and/or the DVC Academic.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Nursing will prepare you for the following roles.
Clinical Nurse Consultant
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Nurse Unit Manager
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Registered Nurse
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Aged Care Nurse
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Rehabilitation Nurse
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Cosmetic Nurse
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Anaesthetic Technician
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Acute Care Nurse
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Critical Care Nurse
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Perioperative Nurse
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Renal Care Nurse
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Remote Area Nurse
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School Nurse
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Surgical Nurse
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Paediatric Nurse
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Oncology Nurse
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Palliative Care Nurse
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General Practice Nurse
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IVF Nurse
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Occupational Health Nurse
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Cardiac Nurse
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Director Of Nursing
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Anaesthetic Nurse
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Clinical Midwifery Specialist
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Recovery Nurse
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Clinical Research Associate
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Psychiatric Nurse
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Nurse Midwife
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Lactation Consultant
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Intensive Care Nurse
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Neonatal Nurse
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Trauma Nurse
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Triage Nurse
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Aged Care Coordinator
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Clinical Facilitator
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Clinical Research Manager
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