University of New England

Bachelor of Nursing

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

With a blended delivery of courses that allows you to study online or on campus, UNE is at the forefront of nursing education in Australia. Our Bachelor of Nursing is a professional entry degree course that leads to eligibility for Registered Nurse status. Study a Bachelor of Nursing with UNE and ensure you are ready to practice in a range of clinical settings, equipped with the key knowledge and skills required to thrive in the evolving profession of nursing.

The Bachelor of Nursing is a professional entry degree course that grants you eligibility for Registered Nurse status. Our course offers flexibility and mobility in the rapidly changing world of healthcare, a multidisciplinary professional sector that offers diverse career pathways and dynamic specialities. UNE's Bachelor of Nursing provides core knowledge and skills, through practical experience and innovative teaching.UNE's Bachelor of Nursing provides core knowledge and skills, through practical experience and innovative teaching.

Delivery mode

University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

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


Locations
  • 211 Church St, Parramatta
  • Armidale

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

I am a current or recent Year 12 student

You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.

Guaranteed ATAR: 72.55

In addition to meeting the minimum Guaranteed ATAR, if you are admitted based on an Australian school-leaving qualification, you must also have successfully completed any 1 unit of English and any 1 unit of Science (other than Mathematics) during those studies.

I am an applicant with higher education study

You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.

You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):

  • Undergraduate Certificates
  • Diplomas
  • Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
  • Bachelor degrees
  • Postgraduate degrees

I am an applicant with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.

This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule A: You have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:

  • Level and type of qualification (Certificate IV or above)
  • Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
  • Complete or incomplete.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You currently hold unrestricted Enrolled Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

I am an applicant with work and life experience

You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12.

Professional Experience

If you have completed at least one year of paid professional experience, we can assess you for admission on this basis.

Mature Age Special Entry

Tell us more about your work and life experience, demonstrating why you believe you will be successful in the course you are applying for.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $21,360 $90,288 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$21,360
Standard Tuition:
$90,288
Full Fee Tuition:
$21,360
Full Fee Tuition:
$90,288
Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $21,360 $90,288 Support may be available

Career opportunities

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

About University of New England

For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.

UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.

Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.

We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.

We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.