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Universities Australia University of the Sunshine Coast Courses Bachelor of Nursing Science (Graduate Entry)

Bachelor of Nursing Science (Graduate Entry)

University of the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 29,000
Country Rank#35
Duration27 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Switch to a rewarding career in nursing. Use credit from another undergraduate degree you’ve completed to make the career change. Learn about anatomy and physiology, drug therapy, comprehensive health assessment and care of people. Learn via placements in hospitals, aged-care facilities, health agencies and community settings. When you graduate from this program, apply for registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

In this program you will:

Complete 800 hours of work placements in clinical settings
Learn about anatomy and physiology, comprehensive health assessment, and drug therapy
Assess and care for patients
Continue learning through an honours or Master’s program to specialise in nursing

Course Content
Introductory courses (3) 36 units
- HLT100 Anatomy and Physiology
- HLT101 Health and Wellness across the Lifespan
- NUR141 Introduction to Nursing 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 Care
- NUR286 Preparation for Practice 3(6 units)
- NUR287 Nursing Practice 3(6 units)
Graduate courses (7) 84 units
- HLT301 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health CareΔ
- NUR300 Nursing InternshipΔ(24 units)
- NUR302 Leadership in Clinical Practice
- 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 Safety
Entry Requirement
Applicants must complete an (unspecified) Australian bachelor degree (AQF Level 7), or equivalent degree from an international university.

Completed graduate diplomas, masters and/or doctorates are accepted equivalents, with a minimum post-secondary volume of study of 3.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of which 1.00 year full-time (or equivalent) must have been completed within the past ten years.

Places in this program are limited, eligibility for an offer of admission will be based on the applicants Grade Point Average in their
undergraduate degree.

Applicants from a non-English speaking background refer to English language requirements.

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
- Industry
- 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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