Monash University

Bachelor of Nursing

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Bachelor of Nursing degree trains you to become a registered nurse in 3 years. Through our accredited nursing course, you’ll gain the knowledge, clinical skills and placement experience to provide high-quality nursing care and make a difference to your patients.

You will also have the scope to provide care in multiple settings, including acute care, primary health care, mental health and health promotion. Monash Nursing will prepare you for increasingly complex health care situations in Australia and internationally.

You will gain invaluable skills in clinical decision-making, client care, communication, cultural competence and research, developed through extensive clinical experience in a variety of settings.

Delivery mode

Monash University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 47 - 49 Moorooduc Hwy, Frankston
  • Wellington Road, Clayton

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Australian VCE subjects

  • English
    • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Please refer to ‘Extra Requirements’ for the Additional English language proficiency requirements.
  • Maths
    • Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics

IB subjects

  • English
    • At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL
  • Maths
    • At least 3 in any mathematics subject

TAFE/VET:

Only applicants with a graded Diploma of Nursing with at least a minimum of 75% and current registration with Ahpra as an Enrolled Nurse may be eligible for entry.

Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or above:

To be considered, applicants must also complete at least two single units at an Australian higher education institution to satisfy the minimum entry requirements with the minimum average mark required is 60% (Peninsula) and 65% (Clayton). These are minimum requirements, admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place

Applicants who have completed Year 12 or above:

To be considered on your tertiary results alone you must complete at least one semester (equivalent to 24 credit points) of full-time study load (0.5 EFTSL) a recognized university degree with a minimum average mark required is 60% (Peninsula) or 65% (Clayton). These are minimum requirements, admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 7.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0, and Speaking 7.0
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 65 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 65, Reading 65, Speaking 65, and Writing 65
  • TOEFL Internet-based test: 98 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, and Writing 27
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $19,500 $123,300 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Enquire with Monash University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $19,500 $123,300

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Nursing will prepare you for the following roles.

Clinical Nurse Consultant

Clinical Nurse Consultants are highly experienced nurses who oversee clinical operations and patient care in specialist wards and health units (eg,...

Avg yearly income $114,400
Entry barriers Low

Clinical Nurse Specialist

A Clinical Nurse Specialist provides specialist care to patients in a health care setting. You might collect patient information and administer tre...

Avg yearly income $112,060
Entry barriers Low

Nurse Practitioner

A Nurse Practitioner provides advanced health care to patients in a hospital or other large healthcare setting. You’ll liaise with other health pro...

Avg yearly income $143,000
Entry barriers Low

Nurse Unit Manager

A Nurse Unit Manager supervises a team of nursing staff in a healthcare setting. You might work at a hospital or be employed in another workplace s...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Registered Nurse

A Registered Nurse works in a range of settings such as hospitals, aged care facilities and other health services. You’ll provide care to patients...

Avg yearly income $103,220
Entry barriers Low

Aged Care Nurse

An Aged Care Nurse provides specialised care to elderly patients in a hospital, healthcare environment or an aged care facility. You’ll monitor hea...

Avg yearly income $79,560
Entry barriers Low

Rehabilitation Nurse

A Rehabilitation Nurse provides care to patients who are recovering from an accident, injury or illness. You might work in a hospital, a specialist...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

About Monash University

Monash is a modern, global, research-intensive university, delivering education and research excellence in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific.

We’re making a positive impact on today's global challenges – whether that’s by mitigating climate change, easing geopolitical insecurity or fostering healthy communities.

We've achieved an enviable reputation for research and teaching excellence in a short 60 years and are ranked among the world's top universities.