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- Complete the requirements for a nursing career and develop knowledge about how humans respond and react to challenging situations.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
Highlights
- Complete the requirements for a nursing career and develop knowledge about how humans respond and react to challenging situations.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
Real-world learning
You will complete more than 800 hours of placement during this degree. Placements take place in clinical nursing environments, including hospital and private healthcare facilities. You may also elect to complete a placement that will apply your psychological knowledge and professional skills to a community workplace.
Elective units in psychology are an opportunity to explore areas of specific interest such as alcohol and other drugs, interventions for addictive behaviours, family therapy and human sexuality.
Explore this course
Careers and outcomes
Careers and outcomes
This program prepares graduates to deal with situations where an understanding of how humans respond and react to challenging situations would be an advantage, such as when working as a nurse in emergency, mental health, palliative care or cancer departments. Graduates of this degree may find employment in a number of healthcare settings.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to apply for registered nurse status with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. To pursue a career in a professional area of psychology, you will need to undertake further study to gain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
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.
Possible careers
- Clinical Nurse
- Health Psychologist
Details and units
Requirements
- OP
- 10
- Selection
rank - 79
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2020.
Don't have an OP or selection rank?
Starting uni in 2021?
There are some changes to subjects and the qualifications we’ll consider for entry to QUT from 2021 and beyond. Make sure you’re prepared to apply.
The selection rank is a good indication of the equivalent ATAR.
- Course code
- HL17
- QTAC code
- 425112
- CRICOS code
- 065615J
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 4 years full-time
- 4 years full-time
- February
- February
- OP Guarantee
- Yes
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Additional entry requirements
You must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least 6 years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English. At least two years of this education must have been between grades 7 and 12. This education must have been completed in one of the following countries:
- Australia
- Canada
- New Zealand
- Republic of Ireland
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
If you have not met these educational requirements, you are required to provide evidence of an acceptable English Language test (refer below).
English language proficiency
QUT requires you to demonstrate you can speak, write, read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.
QUT’s English proficiency requirements for this course are:
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no sub-score below 7.0
- PTE: 65 or better overall with no sub-score below 65
- TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with a writing sub-score of 27 or better, listening and writing sub-scores of 24 or better, and speaking sub-score of 23 or better
The test must have been completed within two years prior to the proposed course start month.
QTAC Deferment
Deferment is not available for this course. Please re-apply for the semester/year in which you want to study the course.
Guaranteed entry
If you receive an adjusted OP 1-5 (or equivalent selection rank), you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank (or OP equivalent) will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2019
The scores listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent school leavers. If you are not a school leaver, take a look at the entry thresholds box at the top of this page to see the lowest adjusted scores required overall to receive an offer.
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Guide to entry thresholds
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2019.
- OP
- 10
- Rank
- 79
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you completed secondary school in Australia, received an OP 1-5 or equivalent and you meet the course prerequisites, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
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IELTS Academic
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
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TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
98 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 23 |
Starting in Semester 2 2020 or later?
If you're applying to start this course in Semester 2 2020, or later, you'll need to meet the following English language proficiency requirements.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Advanced English Score Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge Engli Confirmation of Entry. |
185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| IELTS Academic Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Pearson PTE (Academic) Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| TOEFL iBT Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
98 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 23 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Blue card
This course requires you to have a blue card so you can participate in work placements and experience.
Course requirements
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them.
The clinical practice units in the nursing component require you to undertake block practicums of two or more weeks, which may be scheduled during semester breaks.
Some of these requirements have associated costs. Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
Inherent requirements
There are some essential skills and abilities you'll need to perform to meet the core learning outcomes of your course or unit. They're not something you need to get into the course, but they'll be assessed throughout your course, and they'll be required for you to succeed in your career when you graduate.
Find out more about the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing.
Blue card
This course requires you to have a blue card so you can participate in work placements and experience.
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2021 fees
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2021 fees
2021: $37,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about undergraduate course fees
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Scholarships
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Real student
'I chose the double degree in nursing and psychology as they complement each other perfectly and both offer a range of unique careers after graduation. I began my career as a registered nurse at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital in their Child and Youth Mental Health Inpatient unit using both of my degrees.'
Accreditation
Full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council means that this course is accredited by a national and international accreditation authority, giving you a highly recognised qualification. This course is part of a sequence that can lead to eligibility for registration as a psychologist. APAC is the only Australian entity with the authority to accredit courses that will be recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia.
Real student
'I chose the double degree in nursing and psychology as they complement each other perfectly and both offer a range of unique careers after graduation. I began my career as a registered nurse at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital in their Child and Youth Mental Health Inpatient unit using both of my degrees.'
Accreditation
Full accreditation with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council means that this course is accredited by a national and international accreditation authority, giving you a highly recognised qualification. This course is part of a sequence that can lead to eligibility for registration as a psychologist. APAC is the only Australian entity with the authority to accredit courses that will be recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia.
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