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Qualification
Bachelor of Nursing
AQF Level 7
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Admission criteria
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Fees
First Year: $4,627
Fee type: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Practical component
1040 hours
Study mode
On campus
Commencement
Semester 1, Semester 2
Codes
Program code: 3575
Study Nursing at Notre Dame
Nursing is essential to modern health care. High-quality, compassionate, respectful care is the benchmark for any world-class health system. Notre Dame has designed a well-balanced program that delivers a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience in various clinical settings, giving students vital job-ready skills for the workplace.
In addition to developing the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a registered nurse, you will also acquire the ability to think critically, which will help you tackle every challenge you confront. You will learn to advocate for people in your care and meet the highest ethical standards. That's why Notre Dame nursing graduates are in demand and regarded as some of the best in Australia.
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Be ready for the workforce We're #1 in WA for Nursing in Skills Development & Full-time Employment.
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Get personal with small group teaching and problem-based learning.
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Gain rich clinical experiences with state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation wards, consulting rooms and laboratories.
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Have a taste of future career options with elective specialities in your final semester.
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Graduate ready to contribute meaningfully to reducing the health disparities experienced by First Nationals people thanks to our Aboriginal health curriculum.
Predicted job growth to 2026
Nurse managers
23.1%
Registered nurses
13.9%
Midwives
21.6%
Program details
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. The University accepts only a limited number of nursing students each year to ensure you will be placed into an appropriate hospital or healthcare setting for your practical experience.
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More information regarding courses can be found on the course description page.
Core curriculum
Real-world experience
First year
Second year
Third year
Elective courses
Learning outcomes
Practical component
Core curriculum
The core curriculum is embedded in every degree. It is a distinguishing characteristic of Notre Dame and provides our graduates with transferable skills that are integral to every industry, vocation and profession, laying the foundation for a fulfilling career and a purposeful life.
- 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
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.
First year
- 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
- NURS2034 Clinical Therapeutics 1
- NURS2035 Law and Ethics
- NURS2036 Professional Practice 3 (Nursing Practice 3)
- NURS2041 Clinical Therapeutics 2
- NURS2042 Illness Prevention and Management
- NURS2039 Mental Health and Wellbeing
- NURS2040 Professional Practice 4 (Nursing Practice 4)
Third year
- NURS3022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Health
- NURS3067 Complex Care and Palliation
- NURS3068 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
Students enrolling into Stage 6 can choose one elective course 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
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing, graduates will 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.
- Be reflexive practitioners to be culturally competent, empathetic registered nurses.
Practical component
The professional practice component provides students with 800–1200 hours of full-time clinical experience where they apply nursing theory to practice. To be eligible to attend Professional Workplace Experience, students must meet mandatory requirements set out by state-based accrediting bodies and the University.
- Professional Practice WA
- Professional Practice NSW
Career outcomes
Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public health sectors.
In addition to employment as a registered nurse, graduates are preferenced into Notre Dame postgraduate programs, offering additional career options in Midwifery or Paramedicine. Graduates can also continue with further study to specialise in their preferred area of health care or develop their career in health research.
Careers
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Registered nurse
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Paediatric nurse
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Mental health nurse
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Midwife
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Perioperative nurse
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Nurse practitioner
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Nursing management
Industries
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Community nursing
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Rural or remote nursing
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Public or private hospitals
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Mental health
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Midwifery and newborn care
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Emergency medicine
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Aged care
Professional accreditations
Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia
Students will be registered with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia (NMBA) while they are enrolled in the program.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)
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.
Advance your career
See postgraduate programsPostgrad study is a great way to enhance your skills and knowledge to progress your career, or even to qualify for a new profession.
Potential career path
Registered nurse
Average salary: $77,332 - $108,262
“I feel Notre Dame is a safe place where I can reach my full potential, pursue my passion and find my happiness.”
Sena, Notre Dame Nursing student
Admission criteria
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English language proficiency.
We consider your application more broadly – your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities – your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.
Select an option that best suits you:
Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70
ORInternational Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25
*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).
Successful completion of four subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
ORSuccessful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program Nursing (TPP Nursing), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP
*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another university, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).
Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
ORSuccessful completion (within previous ten years) of a Diploma of Nursing, accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), qualifying as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2)
ANDEvidence of registration with the Australian health practitioner regulation agency (Ahpra) as an enrolled nurse (Division 2).
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:
Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.*
ORCompletion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section.*
ORCompletion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.
*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).
English language proficiency
In addition to the English language proficiency requirements set by the University for entry to Notre Dame, Nursing applicants must also meet the English language requirements set by the ANMAC. This ensures students are eligible to register as a nurse or a midwife upon completion of their studies.
Students must provide the following in relation to this:
- 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.
For further information, see our Nursing English Language Requirements page or refer to the NMBA website.
Enrolled Nurse (Division 2)
Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing, and must also meet the following specific requirements:
- Must have completed an Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council Accredited Diploma of Nursing HLT54121 or HLT54115 (in the previous 10 years)
- Evidence of registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Enrolled Nurse (Div. 2) free of conditions, notations or undertakings
Applicants who meet the above criteria for entry from EN (Div. 2) may be eligible for Advanced Standing as outlined below:
- NURS1037 Foundations of Nursing
- NURS1038 Human Body 1
- NURS1039 Health and Wellness
- NURS1040 Professional Practice 1 (Nursing Practice 1)
- NURS1041 Human Body 2
- NURS1043 Professional Practice 2 (Nursing Practice 2)
- NURS2042 Illness Prevention and Management
- NURS2039 Mental Health and Wellbeing
To be eligible for Advanced Standing to be applied, in addition to the above the EN (Div 2) must have completed the mandatory EN Primer Week and all associated assessments.
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