Charles Darwin University
3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Become a qualified Registered Nurse through this professionally accredited 3-year degree combining theoretical knowledge with 800 hours of clinical placements. Ideal for aspiring healthcare professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in diverse healthcare settings across Australia.
Applicants must meet one of the following: successful completion of Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training with an ATAR of at least 60, a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher, at least 0.5 year of full-time higher education study, or equivalent overseas qualifications. All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency meeting Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards through primary language declaration, approved English language tests (IELTS 7.0, PTE 66, TOEFL 94, OET B, or Cambridge 185), or current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. Pre-clinical requirements include immunisation, First Aid qualification, criminal record checks, working with children clearances, and fitness-to-practice assessments.
The curriculum comprises 23 compulsory core units (230 credit points) and 1 specialist elective unit (10 credit points) totalling 240 credit points. Core subjects include: Perspectives of First Nations Health, Professional Nursing Practice, Fundamentals of Primary Health Care, Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Anatomy and Physiology (1 and 2), Pathophysiology for Healthcare, Pharmacology for Clinical Practice, Mental Health Nursing, Research and Evidence Based Practice, Acute and Chronic Nursing, Leadership for Nursing Practice, and Paediatric Nursing Care. Students complete six professional experience placements totalling 800 hours across three years, plus four 4-day intensive simulation blocks. Specialist electives include Nursing Practice in Higher Acuity Settings, Extended Care Settings, Primary Health Care Settings, or Global Experience Placement.
Charles Darwin University is recognised as a five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024). CDU offers flexible study options including online, on-campus, part-time and full-time modes to suit diverse student needs. The university operates state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites across multiple Australian locations (Darwin, Alice Springs, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne), providing realistic hands-on training. CDU's nursing graduates receive academic knowledge and practical experience enabling confident workplace entry and evidence-based patient care delivery. The university maintains strong partnerships with healthcare facilities across Australia for clinical placements.
Graduates qualify as Registered Nurses eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, opening diverse career pathways in public and private healthcare settings. Career opportunities span mental health nursing, community health, acute care, chronic care, aged care, and primary health care. Registered nurses can work in hospitals, medical clinics, community health centres, aged care facilities, and remote healthcare settings. The qualification provides foundation for further specialisation through postgraduate nursing programs including Master of Nursing Practice. Nursing professionals are in high demand across Australia and internationally, with opportunities for career advancement into leadership, education, and specialised clinical roles.
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