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| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 67 | Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Nursing |
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| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with no band score below 6.5 or equivalent. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Nursing |
007077M | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with no band score below 6.5 or equivalent. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Be a visionary leader in healthcare
Study a Bachelor of Nursing at UC and be prepared to be a future leader and visionary in Australian nursing. Our program demonstrates excellence in healthcare practice and outstanding education quality and governance. You will benefit from clinical partnerships with a wide range of industry partners and be empowered to achieve positive health outcomes for people, families and communities in diverse areas of practice.
Study a Bachelor of Nursing at UC and you will:
- acquire foundation knowledge and skills to provide safe, sensitive, effective and holistic nursing care to people of all ages and backgrounds
- understand and apply nursing management principles in a range of settings including; primary healthcare and health promotion, long term and residential care settings, mental health, acute and critical care, rural and remote services and policy development.
- develop and broaden your knowledge, skills and attitude to work in, and prepare for real world clinical practice
- participate in a variety of learning strategies including clinical laboratories, tutorials, lectures and seminars both with face to face and online teaching
- undertake professional experience to ensure readiness for practice as a beginning nurse clinician.
Work-integrated learning
The Faculty of Health is actively involved in the areas of health education and research. Our partnership with the ACT Government Health Directorate facilitates seminars, workshops and conferences to disseminate our cutting edge research and develop innovative approaches to the challenges facing the health sector today. You will have the opportunity engage in these programs and put your theoretical knowledge into practice through professional placements locally, regionally, and internationally.
Career opportunities
This degree is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. On finishing the Bachelor of Nursing you are eligible to apply for registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
Course specific information
If you want more information on the requirements of registration of health professionals in Australia, including recognition of prior education qualifications from an overseas institution, go to: www.ahpra.gov.au
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council.
Students completing the Bachelor of Nursing 885AA are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia defines the registration standards applicants need to meet to be registered, inclusive of English Language Skills Registration Standards. Students must refer to the Nursing and Midwifery site for more information about registration requirements http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/ before enrolling in the Bachelor of Nursing.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing course are required to undergo a Police Record Check prior to undertaking clinical experience. All students are also required to present an immunisation history. Please see the following website for full details: www.canberra.edu.au/placement
Assumed knowledge
It is assumed that applicants have a level of written and spoken English proficiency that is adequate for study at University. ACT: English (T) major; Studies in Science (Chemistry and Biology) and Mathematics are highly recommended; NSW: English Advanced; Studies in Science (Chemistry and Biology) and Mathematics are highly recommended.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Nursing (885AA) | 72 credit points
Nursing Caring (9066) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Learning for Professional Practice 1 (9045) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Learning for Professional Practice 2 (9060) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Indigenous Health (8579) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Nursing the Infant, Child and Adolescent (9050) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Primary Health Care (9055) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Child and Family Nursing (9056) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Critical Care Nursing (9057) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Mental Health: Contemporary Issues (9063) | 3 credit points — Level 3
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 2
Learning for Professional Practice 2 (9060)
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Term
Year 1
Semester 2
Learning for Professional Practice 2 (9060)
Nursing Caring (9066)
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Learning for Professional Practice 2 (9060)
Year 4
Year 5
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Learning for Professional Practice 1 (9045)
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twelve semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| The graduate nurse will appraise the effectiveness of nursing caring in promoting health and wellbeing across multidimensional health care settings, whilst assuming responsibility, accountability and demonstrating competence across all domains of contemporary practice. | - |
| The graduate nurse will Value appropriate professional interactions and relationships with person, people, family and communities through synthesis of the skills and attributes of the University graduate with the performance outcomes of the Bachelor of Nursing. | - |
| Graduates from the Bachelor of Nursing, University of Canberra, will be future leaders and visionaries in nursing, pursuing knowledge that enables them to achieve positive changes in their personal practice as well as in practice with diverse communities. | - |
| The graduate nurse will synthesise and integrate best evidence into nursing caring in practice, to lead the ongoing growth of the profession, to optimise health outcomes for person, people, family and communities. | - |
| The graduate nurse will evaluate the tenets of nursing inquiry to value safe and effective plans for quality nursing caring that are appropriately responsive to the contemporaneous needs of person, people, family and communities. | - |
Placements requirements
This course requires students to meet compulsory placement requirements prior to undertaking professional placement (Work-Integrated Learning) in a clinical or professional setting. For information on what these requirements are and how to meet these requirements, please visit www.canberra.edu.au/placement The University of Canberra is required under the National Law (www.ahpra.gov.au/About-AHPRA/What-We-Do/Legislation.aspx) to comply with mandatory notification requirements. Please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) (www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-and-Endorsement/Student-Registration.aspx) for full details.
Majors
- Major in Nursing Inquiry (Restricted) (MJ0226)
- Major in Professional Nursing Practice (Restricted) (MJ0225)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| Bachelor of Nursing | BNurs |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) course.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective Students - Domestic | E: study@canberra.edu.au P: 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) W: www.canberra.edu.au/future-students |
| Prospective Students - International | E: international@canberra.edu.au P: +61 2 6201 5342 F: +61 2 6201 5040 W: www.canberra.edu.au/future-students |
| Current and Commencing Students | Faculty of Health or Course Convener E: student.centre@canberra.edu.au |
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