University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationNurses transform and make a positive impact on people’s lives We provide you with a meaningful educational experience, tailored to the many roles nurses play in our community. Our course embraces a primary health care framework with a student-centred approach, that delivers a variety of high impact engaging learning experiences, diversity of authentic assessments, and contemporary digital learning technologies.
In addition to a blended model of learning that combines online learning with on-campus intensive periods, you will undertake a minimum of 800 hours of Professional Experience Placements aligned with your interests, and across a variety of five clinical and healthcare environments.
Your learning is delivered in a highly supported environment. We provide in-person support throughout your studies from dedicated nursing teaching staff, and guarantee a maximum of 1:12 staff to student ratio for your practical and simulation learning experiences. We're here to help you with whatever you need, when you need it, and ensure that your learning experience is personalised and focussed, just like the care you'll be providing as a registered nurse.
Delivery mode
University of Tasmania offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Churchill Ave, Hobart
- 2 Invermay Rd, Launceston
- 2/8 Bass Hwy, Burnie
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
English Language Requirements - All Applicants
Standard 1.3 of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council requires that students demonstrate English language proficiency. All applicants must provide either a written declaration that English is their primary language, or evidence that they have achieved the minimum English language test results (see details, below), as stipulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standard (2019).
All applicants for whom English is not the primary language require one of
- IELTS 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0), or
- Occupational English Test - OET (with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking, or
- Pearson Test of English - PTE Academic (with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
English Language Requirements and Mandatory Functional Requirements Declaration
Domestic Applicants: All domestic applicants must complete the Bachelor of Nursing English Language and Mandatory Functional Requirements Declaration. Applicants complete this step during the application process.
International applicants: International applicants are not required to submit this form. However, all international applicants will be asked during the application process to agree to, and accept, both the English Language Requirements and the Mandatory Functional Requirements.
Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2022, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was:
- 60.35 - Cradle Coast
- 65.00 - Hobart
- 60.35 - Launceston
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Diploma, or Advanced Diploma, in any discipline.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have: Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
This course does not accept applications on the basis of work and life experience.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
About University of Tasmania
Providing a good education to as many Tasmanians as possible is at the heart of everything we do.
To strengthen and future-proof our ability to do this, we’re transforming our University. We’re building new pathways for our students, reflecting their changing needs, so that where you start in life does not define where you go.
