University of Canberra
3 years, full-time
Transform your compassion into a professional nursing career through UC's immersive 3-year Bachelor of Nursing program. Combining hands-on clinical experience with theoretical knowledge, you'll graduate as a fully accredited Registered Nurse ready for diverse healthcare roles across the globe.
Entry requirements include: Year 12 ATAR of 65 and above, or other Australian qualifications (minimum AQF Level 3 or Certificate III and above), or overseas qualifications equivalent to AQF Level 3, or prior work experience aligned with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations. Bachelor of Nursing students must also obtain a Working with Vulnerable People Card as an additional admission requirement. Alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes are available for those who did not achieve the required ATAR.
The Bachelor of Nursing curriculum integrates clinical practice across multiple healthcare settings including primary health care, mental health, acute and critical care, policy development, long-term and residential care, and rural and remote services. Students engage in hands-on learning through clinical labs, tutorials, and lectures, developing skills in providing effective nursing care to all ages and backgrounds. The program employs a concept-based teaching approach that integrates the science and ethics of contemporary nursing practices. Key areas include nursing management principles, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan understanding, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and professional practice preparation.
University of Canberra is ranked #1 in Canberra for full-time employment and graduate starting salary in Nursing, and #1 for overall educational experience, learner engagement, and teaching quality in Nursing (GUG 2026). The university offers industry-connected learning with access to leading hospitals, healthcare centres, and private practices in Canberra and beyond. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities including UC Hospital, the largest specialist rehabilitation centre in the ACT, high-tech nursing simulation labs, and the Canberra Specialist Medical Centre, ensuring practical learning is always accessible.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing can pursue rewarding careers in over 160 countries as fully accredited Registered Nurses. Career pathways include critical care nursing in intensive care units, community health nursing in primary care settings, aged care nursing in residential facilities, paediatric nursing in children's hospitals, rehabilitation nursing, mental health nursing in psychiatric facilities, and academic or research positions in nursing education and healthcare innovation. The qualification opens doors to diverse healthcare environments and specializations.
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