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Universities Australia University of the Sunshine Coast Courses Bachelor of Nursing Science

Bachelor of Nursing Science

University of the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 29,000
Country Rank#35
Duration39 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Pursue your passion for health care and helping people while developing scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology, drug therapy, comprehensive health assessment and evidence-based practice. Receive hands-on experience, preparing for work in the healthcare industry upon graduation. After completing our program, apply for registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

In this program you will:

Gain practical skills through 800 hours of placement in clinical settings
Learn about anatomy and physiology
Understand the different health requirements for people of all ages and backgrounds
Appreciate cultural differences in delivering health care
Work with registered nurses, who will teach you latest techniques for health care

Course Content
Introductory courses (10) 114 units
- HLT100 Anatomy and Physiology
- HLT103 Professional Health Communication
- LFS103 Introductory Bioscience
- NUR100 Contexts of practice: child, youth and family
- NUR104 Contexts of Practice: The Older Person and Family
- NUR111 Practice Foundations
- NUR116 Preparation for Practice 1
- NUR117 Nursing Practice 1(6 units)
- NUR121 Health Care and the Professions
- NUR131 Research Foundations for Health Practice
Developing courses (8) 78 units
- NUR222 Health, Law and Ethics
- NUR226 Preparation for Practice 2
- NUR227 Nursing Practice 2(6 units)
- NUR231 Drug Therapy
- NUR241 Contexts of Practice: Health Alteration
- NUR272 Palliative, Rehabilitation and Continuing CareΔ
- NUR286 Preparation for Practice 3(6 units)
- NUR287 Nursing Practice 3(6 units)
Graduate courses (7) 84 units
- HLT301 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
- NUR300 Nursing Internship(24 units)
- NUR302 Leadership in Clinical PracticeΔ
- NUR303 Preparation for Practice 4(6 units)
- NUR304 Nursing Practice 4(6 units)
- NUR331 Contexts of Practice: Complex Care
- NUR332 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural SafetyΔ
Elective course (1) 12 units

Select 1 course (12 units) from:
- HLT206 Neonatal and Infant Health*
- HLT303 Perinatal and Infant Mental Health?Δ
- NUR312 Life CrisisΔ
Entry Requirement
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

English Language Requirement
- IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
- TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Fees & Scholarships
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)

A$29,000
Career Prospect
- Aged care
- Community
- Indigenous health
- Mental health
- Nurse in acute care
- Regional and remote

Cost Of Studying At University of the Sunshine Coast

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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