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Overview
- QUT was the first provider of tertiary nurse education in Queensland and has over 30 years of experience and industry collaboration.
- Gain extensive practical experience, with approximately half your classes clinically-based.
- Prepare yourself for a career in public and private hospitals, nursing homes, community health, domiciliary nursing, school health, pathology laboratories, alcohol and drug dependence and the armed services.
- Opportunities for industry placements in public and private hospitals and community services in Brisbane and regional Queensland.
- For graduates: consider the Bachelor of Nursing – Graduate entry.
- Progress on to postgraduate study in acute care, ageing and dementia studies, cancer, emergency, intensive care, paediatric, child and youth health, or women’s health.
| QTAC course code | Kelvin Grove campus: 425231. Caboolture campus: 465232 full-time only. |
| QUT course code | NS40 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 3 years full-time |
| Start month |
2013
February, July
Note: Kelvin Grove campus only |
| Delivery |
On campus
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| CRICOS code | 003501K |
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Details
Why choose this course?
QUT was the first provider of tertiary nurse education in Queensland and has more than 30 years of industry consultation and experience. Our collaboration with industry ensures this course is innovative in design and produces graduates who can respond to real-world health challenges. Our partnerships with healthcare facilities mean you can complete your placements in areas of nursing practice that are of interest to you, for example, women's health or paediatrics. You will also develop specific skills in the Clinical Simulation Centre, a facility that simulates environments and situations that mirror real workplace environments.
Course summary
During this course, you will study a combination of nursing theory and practice, with supporting studies in biological, behavioural and social sciences. A significant proportion of the course is clinically based, offering you unparalleled practical experience. Industry clinical placements are available in public and private hospitals and community services throughout Brisbane and in regional and rural areas of Queensland. You may also have the opportunity to travel overseas and provide health services to communities in developing countries. As a graduate nurse, you will have the confidence and technical skill base to provide high-quality services in a proactive manner.
Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Nursing (Pre-enrolment) will be awarded one year of advanced standing. This allows you to complete the Bachelor of Nursing in two years instead of three years.
Career outcomes
QUT nursing graduates are in high demand and have excellent employment opportunities in Australia and internationally. Graduates are employed in hospitals and nursing homes, as well as service areas such as community health, domiciliary nursing, school health, pathology laboratories, alcohol and drug dependence and the armed services.
Many nurses complete further study and become specialists in acute care nursing; ageing and dementia studies; cancer nursing; emergency nursing; intensive care nursing; paediatric, child, and youth health nursing; or women’s health.
Student registration
QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Professional recognition
Graduates of this course are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Graduates may also apply for membership of the Royal College of Nursing Australia.
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Entry requirements
Minimum academic requirements
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Don't meet the academic requirements? We can help!
We offer pathway courses to help you meet the academic requirements for this course.
- Accelerated Foundation
- Standard Foundation
- Extended Foundation
- University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which pathway course you should enrol in.
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Guide to entry cut-offs
OP
- Kelvin Grove 11
- Caboolture 15
Rank
- Kelvin Grove 77
- Caboolture 68
Subject pre-requisites
- English
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 6.5 |
| writing | 6.5 |
| reading | 6.5 |
| listening | 6.5 |
| overall | 7.0 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 22.0 |
| writing | 22.0 |
| reading | 22.0 |
| listening | 22.0 |
| overall | 100.0 |
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We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
Additional entry requirements
Course requirements
First aid
Students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) which includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to the commencement of their first placement.
The certificate is to be updated every 3 years with the CPR component updated every 12 months.
Students will need to cover this cost.
Uniform
QUT School of Nursing and Midwifery polo shirt, navy blue trousers/long pants with pockets, and suitable footwear (black, brown or navy leather shoes with a non-slip sole) are required for the Nursing component. Students will need to cover this cost.
Vaccination
You will be required to undertake clinical experience in healthcare settings. As a result, you will have direct patient contact during the placement and may be exposed to blood and body fluids of patients. Consequently you must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and must provide a post vaccination pathological report or similar certification showing proof of immunity prior to undertaking the first clinical placement.
Students will need to cover this cost.Off-campus placements
Students will be required to undertake placements off campus and will need to cover travel and accommodation costs.
Clinical practice units in semester breaks
The clinical practice units in the nursing component require you to undertake block practicums of two or more weeks duration, which may be scheduled during semester breaks.
Clinical placements with Queensland Health
Students undertaking a clinical placement in a Queensland Health facility are required to complete The Essentials component of the student orientation package.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: $11,900 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
These scholarships are available for this course:
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How to apply for Bachelor of Nursing
You're ready to apply if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
201318 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Semester 2
20137 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked costs and scholarships
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Gathered supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
