Curtin University
3 years, 6 months full-time
Become a registered nurse with comprehensive clinical training and real-world healthcare experience. This 3.5-year degree combines theoretical nursing sciences with hands-on clinical placements in hospitals, aged care, and community settings, preparing you for professional registration and diverse nursing careers.
Applicants must achieve a minimum ATAR of 70 or equivalent entry qualification. English language proficiency is essential, with IELTS Academic requirements of 7.0 overall band score with minimum 7.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening. Prior to commencing the course, students must obtain Manual Handling and Basic Life Support Certification, AHPRA registration clearance, criminal record screening, immunisation verification, and hand hygiene certification. Fieldwork placements require availability for rotational shift work including morning, afternoon, and night shifts.
The course integrates biological sciences, psychosocial sciences, and nursing sciences throughout the curriculum. Students develop advanced clinical skills through supervised practice in diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, private practice, aged care facilities, rural health services, and community and mental health settings. The curriculum emphasizes interprofessional collaboration with nursing and medical specialists. Simulated practice environments provide hands-on skill development before clinical placements. Students study nursing theory, evidence-based practice, patient care delivery, healthcare systems, and professional nursing practice. The course includes opportunities for international study experiences and focuses on meeting the demands of contemporary healthcare technologies and systems.
Curtin University is a leading Australian institution with professional recognition through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA). The university provides cutting-edge learning facilities and develops graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for modern healthcare systems. Curtin's work-integrated learning approach ensures students gain real-world experience through clinical placements in hospitals, private practice, and rural health settings before graduation. The university's commitment to interprofessional education and contemporary healthcare practices prepares nurses for diverse career opportunities.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) can pursue careers as Registered Nurses across multiple healthcare sectors including hospitals, community health services, aged care facilities, rural health settings, and mental health services. Professional registration with AHPRA as a Division 1 Registered Nurse opens pathways to leadership roles, specialization in clinical areas, further postgraduate study, and international nursing opportunities. Nurses can work in diverse settings from acute care to community health, with opportunities for career progression into management, education, research, and specialized nursing practice.
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