Bachelor of Nursing
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Are you seeking a rewarding career in nursing? The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Nursing degree is highly regarded and is the foundation of a career in nursing. The on-campus experience includes state-of-the-art learning spaces and prepares you for practice as a registered nurse. Completed in three years of full-time study, our Bachelor of Nursing places a strong focus on the nurse-patient relationship and gives you the skills and confidence to work in various healthcare settings when you graduate. Contact us today to embark on a rewarding career.
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Why study this degree?
Nursing is essential to modern healthcare, and high-quality, compassionate, respectful care is the benchmark for any world-class healthcare system. Notre Dame recognises nursing as a dynamic, constantly evolving profession and has designed a well-balanced program that delivers a perfect combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience in various clinical settings.
At Notre Dame, you will be given not only the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a registered nurse, but you will also acquire the ability to think critically, which will help you tackle every challenge you confront. You will also learn to speak up, advocate for people in your care and adhere to the highest ethical standards. These are all highly prized attributes in the nursing profession.
Notre Dame nursing graduates are regarded as some of the best in Australia and are in demand. The university accepts only a limited number of students into this nursing program each year to ensure that you will be placed into an appropriate hospital or health care setting for your practical experience.
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Program summary
First Year Courses
- NURS1037 Foundations of Nursing
- NURS1038 Human Body 1
- NURS1039 Health and Wellness
- NURS1040 Professional Practice 1 (Nursing Practice 1)
- NURS1041 Human Body 2
- NURS1042 Research for Practice
- NURS1043 Professional Practice 2 (Nursing Practice 2)
Second Year Course Descriptors for Bachelor of Nursing
- NURS2034 Clinical Therapeutics 1
- NURS2035 Law and Ethics
- NURS2036 Professional Practice 3 (Nursing Practice 3)
- NURS2037 Clinical Therapeutics 2
- NURS2038 Illness Prevention and Management
- NURS2039 Mental Health and Wellbeing
- NURS2040 Professional Practice 4 (Nursing Practice 4)
Third Year Course Descriptors for Bachelor of Nursing
- NURS3022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Health
- NURS3053 Complex Care and Palliation
- NURS3054 Mental Health Nursing and Professional Practice
- NURS3055 Professional Practice 5 (Acute Care)
- NURS3056 Leadership and Governance
- NURS3057 Transition to Practice
- NURS3058 Public and Global Health
- NURS3059 Professional Practice 6
Elective Courses Descriptors for Bachelor of Nursing (students enrolling into Stage 6 can choose any two elective courses listed below)
- NURS3060 Advanced Mental Health Nursing
- NURS3061 Critical Care Nursing
- NURS3062 Maternal Care
- NURS3063 Paediatric Nursing
- NURS3064 Palliative Care Nursing
- NURS3065 Perioperative Nursing
- NURS3066 Rural and Remote Nursing
Core Curriculum
- CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
- CORE II: Elective
- Electives in philosophy and\or theology
- Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
- An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
- An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
- An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience
Enrolled Nurses Primer Week
Enrolled Nurses entering the Enrolled Nurse Articulation Pathway are required to complete a Primer Week prior to their first semester. This is a full time 1 week program designed to ‘bridge the gap’ between the Diploma of Nursing and the first year Bachelor of Nursing program, with full attendance required. This course is designed to prepare students for university studies and runs each semester the week before Orientation Week. This week is a requirement for all Enrolled Nurses entering the Enrolled Nurse Articulation Pathway Program.
For further information please email national.nursing@nd.edu.au
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.
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Entry requirements
University Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University’s minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed on the Admission requirements webpage.
Specific Program Requirements for Admission
Students must meet the ANMAC English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELP) as well as any specific entry requirements for Nursing as set out from time to time by the University Admissions Policy, Procedure, and practice.
English language requirements
- Students must provide a signed declaration that English is their primary language; or
- Evidence that they have achieved the minimum English language test results as specified in the NMBA’s English language skills registration standard.
- Must have completed an Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council Accredited Diploma of Nursing (in the previous 6 years).
- Evidence of registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Enrolled Nurse (Div. 2).
Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing applicants and must also meet the following specific requirements:
- Must have completed an Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council Accredited Diploma of Nursing (in the previous 6 years).
- Evidence of registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Enrolled Nurse (Div. 2).
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Learning outcomes
On completion of the Bachelor of Nursing, graduates should be able to:
- Be competent and confident registered nurses who use their knowledge and skills in the ethical care of individuals, families, and communities
- Reflect and self-evaluate to be a lifelong learner
- Think critically, reason and use judgment in all aspects of nursing practice
- Integrate evidence-based practice in all aspects of care and service delivery
- Identify the values of the nursing profession and reflect on personal values and beliefs and be empowered to advocate for people in their care; and
- Be reflexive practitioners to be culturally competent, empathetic registered nurses.
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Practical component
The professional practice component provides students with 800 - 1200 hours of full-time clinical experience where they apply nursing theory to practice.
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Career opportunities
Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public health sectors; career opportunities range from Aged care, community nursing, critical care, medical and surgical nursing, mental health, nursing speciality areas, palliative care, perioperative nursing, and primary health care.
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Real-world experience
You will learn from academics who are industry leaders and, through our practicum placements and internship programs, you will gain real professional experience and make valuable contacts with potential employers.
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Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Nursing is fully accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). A graduate will be eligible to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and become a practising Registered Nurse in any area of nursing as a beginning practitioner.
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Study abroad
A global perspective adds a valuable dimension to your university education. At Notre Dame University you can study while experiencing the world. We encourage students to become active global citizens through a range of exchange programs, professional placements, study tours and volunteer opportunities. Visit International Opportunities to find out more.
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Fees and costs
This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:
CSP
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a place at university where the government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don’t have to pay it back. However, this subsidy does not cover the entire cost of your study. Students must pay the rest, called the ‘student contribution amount’.In a Commonwealth Supported Place, your fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your fees will be split into two portions:
- The Commonwealth contribution, which is the portion paid by the Australian Government.
- The student contribution, which is the portion you pay. You may choose to pay upfront or defer your student contribution with a HECS-HELP Loan.
Eligible students will be offered a CSP – you do not need to apply.
HECS-HELP
The HECS-HELP loan scheme assists eligible students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your HECS-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.
For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees Page.
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Student profile data
The tables below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this Program. It provides data on all students who commenced in this Program in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.
Fremantle Student Profile Data
TABLE 1a – Bachelor of Nursing BASIS OF ADMISSION IN SEMESTER 1, 2022 INTAKE
Applicant background Semester 1 2022
Number of students
Percentage of all students
(A) Higher education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)84 18% (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study 99 21% (C) Work and life experience
(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)19 4% (D) Recent secondary education: - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
36 8% - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, interview, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
44 10% - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, interview, school marks & recommendation with no minimum ATAR requirement)
154 33% International students 26 6% All students 462 100.0% TABLE 1b – Bachelor of Nursing ATAR PROFILE DATA FOR APPLICANTS ENTERING ON THE BASIS OF RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SEMESTER 1, 2022 INTAKE
RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION - ATAR-based offers ATAR
(Excluding adjustment factors) *Selection Rank
(ATAR plus any adjustment factors) *[only if relevant]Highest rank to receive an offer 97.90 99.95 Median rank to receive an offer 77.10 79.60 Lowest rank to receive an offer
64.85 70.00 Sydney Student Profile Data
TABLE 1a – Bachelor of Nursing BASIS OF ADMISSION IN SEMESTER 1, 2022 INTAKE
Applicant background Semester 1 2022
Number of students
Percentage of all students
(A) Higher education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)23 10% (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study 12 5% (C) Work and life experience
(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)8 3% (D) Recent secondary education: - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
<5 N/P - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, interview, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
47 20% - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, interview, school marks & recommendation with no minimum ATAR requirement)
134 57% International students 10 4% All students 237 100.0% TABLE 1b – Bachelor of Nursing ATAR PROFILE DATA FOR APPLICANTS ENTERING ON THE BASIS OF RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SEMESTER 1, 2022 INTAKE
RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION - ATAR-based offers ATAR
(Excluding adjustment factors) *Selection Rank
(ATAR plus any adjustment factors) *[only if relevant]Highest rank to receive an offer 81.80 86.80 Median rank to receive an offer 68.50 75.95 Lowest rank to receive an offer
57.25 70.25 Notes:
“<5” – the number of students is less than 5
N/A – Students not accepted in this category
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent the calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 studentsIn 2022, due to COVID, additional adjustment factor points were granted to applicants from NSW, ACT and VIC.
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More information
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Talk to one of our career advisors for a personalised advice session. Our advisors provide support while choosing a program of study and completing our application process. Book my session.
For more information, please contact our Prospective Students Office.
Fremantle and Broome
Phone: +61 8 9433 0533
Email: future@nd.edu.auSydney and Melbourne
Phone: +61 2 8204 4404
Email: sydney@nd.edu.au
All international enquiries should contact the International Students Office on international@nd.edu.au.