University of South Australia

Bachelor of Nursing

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Start your unstoppable career in nursing at UniSA, and become a highly sought-after health professional, caring for people across all health settings.

This is your opportunity to make a positive contribution to Australian healthcare. UniSA offers you an industry-relevant, practical qualification which will ensure you’re career-ready.

With constant change in technology and approaches to care in the healthcare industry, UniSA’s nursing programs are also constantly evolving and adapting with this change.

Delivery mode

University of South Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

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

Locations
  • Corner of North Terrace and, Frome Rd, Adelaide

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Recent secondary education

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent AND

  • Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
  • Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
  • Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

Higher education study

  • Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
  • Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma or above

Work and life experience

  • Qualify for Special Entry, or
  • Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
  • Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past, or
  • Hold current registration as an Enrolled Nurse without conditions or restrictions to license with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Essential requirements for admission

To meet entry requirements, applicants must consider the professional registration requirements, including the English Language Skills standard and complete a declaration stating how they will demonstrate their English language competency, as determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $110,100 Fees are based on full-time study.

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

Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* Unavailable $110,100

Career opportunities

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

About University of South Australia

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change.

Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

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