Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration]

at James Cook University

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS
 

• Introduction to the Professions
• Nursing Practice 1
• Physiological Systems and Processes 1
• Communication for Nursing and Midwifery
• Health & Healthcare in Australia
• Nursing Practice 2
• Physiological Systems and Processes 2
• Law and Ethics for Nursing and Midwifery
• The Professional Role
• Nursing Practice 3
• Consolidating Practice
• Nursing Practice 5
• Mental Health for Nursing and Midwifery

Course pre-requisites
 

• English (Units 3/4,C)
• Recommended: Biology, Chemistry and one of General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialists Maths (Units 3/4,C)

Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD34,960.00

Courses are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

A JCU Nursing degree prepares you for careers across a range of rural, regional and metropolitan nursing settings. This unique training will distinguish you from your peers and provide you with the knowledge and skills to excel.

JCU Nursing graduates are known for their skill, care and hard work across Australia and internationally. Graduates work in a variety of areas, such as metropolitan hospitals, rural and regional centres, government departments and defence, non-government agencies (NGOs) and community health.

The JCU Nursing degree provides you with a strong foundation for future specialisation in areas such as emergency, mental health, aged care, oncology and community health. Alternatively, you may want to focus on rural and remote practice, health policy, research, management or the education sector.