Course summary
Registered nurses play an important role in the healthcare system and are involved in a range of activities that are designed to provide care of people with acute, chronic and complex health conditions. Registered nurses are integral in the treatment of people, families, communities, and populations.
Throughout the Bachelor of Nursing, you will have opportunities to apply theory to practice. During 21-weeks of workplace experience undertaken in hospitals, aged care, and community facilities, you will be immersed in nursing practice, ensuring you are workplace ready.
You will develop an increased awareness of the effects of cultural, social, economic, legal and ethical influences on the development of the nursing profession. This knowledge will enable you to accept responsibility for more complex client management.
UOW nursing graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects with 93.1% in full-time employment within four months of graduating compared to the national average of 80.1%. Source: QILT
Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121 or HLT54115) are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Nursing via UOW Apply Online, or the Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses – HLT54121 or HLT54115 Dip Nursing Entry) via UAC. Applicants must have completed an approved and accredited Diploma of Nursing - HLT54121 or HLT54115 and hold a current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). If these conditions are met and admission is approved, students may be awarded 48 credit points towards the Bachelor of Nursing (second year entry)
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Expected December 2024
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Start date
March 2025
Bega Valley Campus
176 Auckland Street,
BEGA,
New South Wales,
2550, SOUTH COAST, Australia
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Expected December 2024
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Start date
March 2025
Shoalhaven Campus
George Evans Road,
West Nowra,
New South Wales,
2541, WOLLONGONG, Australia
Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
English Requirements
IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 7.0 in each band; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 98, Reading & Writing 25, Listening & Speaking 22; PTE Academic overall score of 69, Reading & Writing 69, Speaking & Listening 62; C1 Advanced Cambridge or C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 185
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Wollongong has an exceptional record of getting graduates job-ready and enjoys an excellent international reputation for teaching.
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