Western Sydney University

Bachelor of Nursing

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This program prepares graduates for eligibility to apply for registration throughout Australia as a registered nurse. The focus of the program is on inquiry-based learning, critical thinking and reflective practice in relation to the theory and practice of nursing in health and health breakdown across the lifespan. Using a primary health care framework, students study the application of physical and behavioural sciences to nursing; inquiry and evidence-based practice principles and utilisation within nursing; nursing care of individuals, families and groups from diverse backgrounds across the lifespan. The acquisition of nursing knowledge and skills occurs initially in campus-based simulated clinical practice settings and consolidation occurs as students undertake clinical placements in a variety of health care settings. Our program reflects contemporary practices in nursing, health and education, and responds to emerging trends.

Delivery mode

Western Sydney University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

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

Locations
  • Bourke St, Richmond
  • Corner of Narellan Road and Gilchrist Drive
  • 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta
  • 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta
  • 100 Macquarie Street, Liverpool

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.

All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Completion Requirements

There is a requirement for this program to be completed in a ten-year timeframe. Returning students who have previously studied at WSU must seek advice from the Director of Academic Program regarding subject selection.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All applicants for the Bachelor of Nursing are required to provide evidence of demonstrating English language competency in one of the following way

  • English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12. Recognised country means one of the following countries: Australia; Canada; New Zealand; Republic of Ireland; South Africa; United Kingdom; United States of America, or
  • You currently hold registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2), or Registered Nurse (Division 1) or Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), or
  • If you do not satisfy either of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test (see below)

English Proficiency Assessment

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study.

  1. IELTS (academic module). We only accept test results from one test sitting, or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if
    • you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and
    • you achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and
    • no score in any component of the test is below 6.5
  2. OET. We will only accept test results from one test sitting, or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if
    • you are tested in all four components in each sitting, and
    • you achieve a minimum score of B in each component across the two sittings, and
    • no score in any component of the test is below C
  3. PTE Academic. We will only accept test results from one test sitting, or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if
    • a minimum overall score of 65 is achieved in each sitting, and
    • you achieve a minimum score of 65 in each of the communicative skills across the two sittings, and
    • no score in any of the communicative skills is below 58
  4. TOEFL iBt. We will only accept test results from one test sitting, or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if
    • a minimum total score of 94 is achieved in each sitting, and
    • you achieve a minimum score of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking across the two sittings, and
    • no score in any of the sections is below 20 for listening, 19 for reading, 24 for writing and 20 for speaking
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $98,784 Fees are based on full-time study.

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For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with Western Sydney University.
Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* Unavailable $98,784

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

Cosmetic Nurse

A Cosmetic Nurse performs a range of cosmetic beauty treatments for clients. You might be trained in various services or specialise in a particular...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

Anaesthetic Technician

An Anaesthetic Technician works with patients undergoing anaesthesia during medical procedures. You’ll discuss procedures with patients and gather...

Avg yearly income $75,556
Entry barriers Low

Acute Care Nurse

An Acute Care Nurse provides advanced nursing care to patients in a hospital or other specialist health care facility. You might work in an emergen...

Avg yearly income $94,640
Entry barriers Low

Critical Care Nurse

A Critical Care Nurse provides specialist nursing care to patients in an emergency department or intensive care unit. You might also work in critic...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Perioperative Nurse

A Perioperative Nurse provides care for patients undergoing surgical and invasive procedures in a hospital or specialist medical facility. You migh...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Renal Care Nurse

A Renal Care Nurse provides specialist nursing care to patients having treatment for renal impairments. You might work with patients on dialysis or...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Remote Area Nurse

A Remote Area Nurse in Australia provides essential healthcare to isolated communities, serving as the primary contact for patients. Their duties i...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

School Nurse

A School Nurse provides health care services and advice to patients in a school setting. You might treat students and staff for minor injuries or i...

Avg yearly income $83,980
Entry barriers Low

Surgical Nurse

Surgical Nurses are qualified RNs who have undertaken specialist training. They provide nursing support and care to surgery patients before, during...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Paediatric Nurse

Paediatric Nurses are qualified nurses who specialise in the nursing support and care of children and adolescents. They hold post-graduate qualific...

Avg yearly income $74,932
Entry barriers Low

Oncology Nurse

Oncology Nurses are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who specialise in the nursing support and care of cancer patients. They hold post-graduate qu...

Avg yearly income $87,360
Entry barriers Low

Palliative Care Nurse

A Palliative Care Nurse provides compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. You might work in hospitals, hospices, or patients’ h...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

General Practice Nurse

General Practice Nurses are qualified RNs who work in primary health care rather than hospitals. They are employed by medical centres, aged care fa...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

IVF Nurse

IVF Nurses are Registered Nurses who support couples and clients who are undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments. They work in hospitals...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health Nurses are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who provide nursing and safety management services in the workplace. They provide...

Avg yearly income $85,800
Entry barriers Low

Cardiac Nurse

Cardiac Nurses are qualified RNs who provide nursing support and treatment to people with heart conditions. They may provide direct care to patient...

Avg yearly income $76,648
Entry barriers Low

Director Of Nursing

A Director of Nursing oversees nursing duties in a hospital or other healthcare facility. You’ll manage nursing staff and coordinate nursing progra...

Avg yearly income $134,992
Entry barriers Low

Anaesthetic Nurse

An Anaesthetic Nurse assists with the administration of anaesthesia during surgical procedures. You might work in hospitals or surgical centres, co...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Clinical Midwifery Specialist

A Clinical Midwifery Specialist provides advanced care to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period. You may work i...

Avg yearly income $112,112
Entry barriers Low

Recovery Nurse

A Recovery Nurse provides specialised care to patients as they awaken from anaesthesia following surgical procedures. You might work in a hospital...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Clinical Research Associate

A Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for monitoring clinical trials to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protocols. Thi...

Avg yearly income $95,992
Entry barriers Low

Psychiatric Nurse

A Psychiatric Nurse provides specialised care for individuals with mental health conditions. You might work in hospitals, mental health clinics, or...

Avg yearly income $87,724
Entry barriers Low

Nurse Midwife

A Nurse Midwife provides care and support to women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. You might work in hospitals, birthin...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Lactation Consultant

A Lactation Consultant supports mothers and babies in breastfeeding practices, ensuring they receive the best possible care during the breastfeedin...

Avg yearly income $85,280
Entry barriers Low

Intensive Care Nurse

Intensive Care Nurses are qualified RNs who provide nursing support and acute care to patients with life-threatening and dangerous conditions. They...

Avg yearly income $74,360
Entry barriers Low

Neonatal Nurse

Neonatal Nurses are specialist nurses who care for premature babies and infants with medical conditions in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU),...

Avg yearly income $91,000
Entry barriers Low

Trauma Nurse

A Trauma Nurse provides critical care to patients who have suffered severe injuries or trauma. You might work in emergency departments, trauma cent...

Avg yearly income $81,432
Entry barriers Low

Triage Nurse

A Triage Nurse assesses and prioritises patients as they arrive at a hospital or emergency department. You might work in emergency rooms, urgent ca...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Aged Care Coordinator

An Aged Care Coordinator oversees the care and support of elderly individuals in various settings, such as residential aged care facilities or comm...

Avg yearly income $74,880
Entry barriers Low

Clinical Facilitator

A Clinical Facilitator supports the education and development of preregistration nursing and midwifery students in clinical settings. You might wor...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

Clinical Research Manager

A Clinical Research Manager oversees clinical trials and research projects to ensure they are conducted efficiently and ethically. You might work i...

Avg yearly income $86,684
Entry barriers Low

About Western Sydney University

If you're thinking about university study, WSU offers an outstanding range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research options across 10 campuses in Greater Western Sydney.

As a student at Western Sydney University, you become part of a dynamic, thriving and culturally rich community. There are diverse opportunities for sport and recreation, entertainment, going out and engaging with the community – both on and off campus. From the ultra-modern and high-tech to more serene, pastoral environments, each of our campuses is different – but all are friendly, multicultural and inclusive.

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