Internationally Qualified Nurses must demonstrate recency of practice (within a period of five years) and have unconditional registration in the country where their original registration was obtained.
Advanced standing pathway (Trimester 1 intake only)
Applicants for the Advanced standing pathway must:
Note: A limited number of places are available for the Advanced standing pathway.
Trimester 2 intake: Applicants must hold a Diploma of Health Care from Griffith College or be an Internationally Qualified Nurse and provide documentary evidence with their application.
Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C)
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to applicants whose previous studies were completed in a country other than Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or the United States of America or undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
Successful completion of at least six 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 taught and assessed in English and completed in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America.
OR a minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 7.0
OR the Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
OR an overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 65
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum scores in each section of the test: 24 for listening , 24 for reading , 27 for writing , 23 for speaking.
The published Bachelor of Nursing program of study is subject to re-accreditation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council and approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Nursing is the science of professional caring and offers opportunities to promote and restore health, prevent illness and alleviate suffering. In this degree, you will develop key skills for excellent nursing care.
You will develop your skills through clinical placements across the health sector and you will have opportunities to undertake rural, remote and overseas placements.
The Bachelor of Nursing includes multiple pathways. The degree requirements of each of the pathways are different and you will need to follow the requirements for your pathway to ensure your eligibility to graduate.
The Trimester 2 intake is only available to students with one of the following qualifications:
Diploma of Health Care (from Griffith College)
Diploma of Nursing from an accredited Australian Education Provider and registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Internationally Qualified Nurses
Honours is available through an additional year of study.
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You will find opportunities in hospitals, in the community, and in urban and rural settings. Nursing graduates are employed in a range of occupations and industries. As well as hospitals, medical centres, community health clinics and aged care centres, you'll be prepared for work in schools, the travel industry, with drug and alcohol service providers, in sporting clubs or in research organisations.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
