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Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies)
Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies)

Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies)

  • ID:ECU610026
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  • All applicants are required to be Registered Nurses in their country of origin.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;

  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);

  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*

  • University Preparation Course;*

  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*

  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or*

  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

English requirements

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;

    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*

    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);

    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;

    • University Preparation Course;

    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*

    • Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*

    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;

    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)

    • Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Course Information

Provides registered nurses with an opportunity to obtain an Australian degree if they hold a diploma level qualification in their country of origin.

The course is not professionally-accredited and therefore does not lead to registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia.

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Course Structure

  • Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points

  • NUM1204, Evidence Based Practice in Nursing and Midwifery, 15

  • NUM1205, Legal and Ethical Requirements in Nursing and Midwifery Practice, 15

  • NUR2402, Healthy Ageing and Chronic Conditions, 15

  • NUM3511, Community Health Care in Nursing and Midwifery Practice, 15

  • NUR3503, Nursing Children and Young People, 15

  • NUR3606, Contemporary Issues in Nursing, 15

  • NUR3605, Nursing Leadership, Governance and Culture, 15

  • NUM3612, Research and Teaching in Clinical Practice, 15

Note: The remaining 16 units will be credited as Advanced Standing

  • Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points

  • NUR1101, Nursing in the Australian Healthcare System, 15

  • NUM1102, Communication Skills for Nurses and Midwives, 15

  • SCN1111, Health Science 1, 15

  • NPU1101, Nursing Practice 1, 15

  • NUM1203, Health Assessment, 15

  • NPU1202, Nursing Practice 2, 15

  • NUM2307, Mental Health and Wellbeing in Clinical Practice 1, 15

  • NUM2306, Adult Health Care 1, 15

  • NPU2303, Nursing Practice 3, 15

  • NUM2308, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Health and Wellness, 15

  • NUM2409, Adult Health Care 2, 15

  • NPU2404, Nursing Practice 4, 15

  • NUM2410, Mental Health and Wellbeing in Clinical Practice 2, 15

  • NPU3505, Nursing Practice 5, 15

  • NUR3504, Transitioning to the Role of Registered Nurse, 15

  • NPU3606, Nursing Practice 6, 15

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