Torrens University Australia
3 years full-time
Become a Registered Nurse with this 3-year degree combining theoretical knowledge and 800 hours of clinical practice. Ideal for those passionate about patient-centered care and healthcare delivery across hospitals, aged care, and community settings.
Domestic students must have an Australian secondary school certificate with ATAR 60 or equivalent, OR a completed Diploma of Nursing with AHPRA registration, OR a vocational qualification (AQF Level 5 or above). All students must meet NMBA English language standards. International students require IELTS 7.0 (all components), OET 350/360, TOEFL iBT 91, or PTE Academic 63. Inherent requirements include ethical behaviour, communication skills, cognition, sensory ability, and physical strength and mobility.
Year 1 covers foundational knowledge including Becoming a Nurse, Structure and Function of the Human Body, Self-care Practices, Sociology of Health and Illness, Care of Persons with Chronic Conditions, Human Biology and Disease, Evidence-based Practice, and Health Assessment. Year 2 focuses on clinical application with subjects in First Peoples Culture and Healthcare, Therapeutic Use of Medicines, Care of Persons with Acute Illness, Healthcare in the Digital World, Australian Healthcare System, Care of Children and Adolescents, Understanding Mental Health, and Primary Healthcare in the Community. Year 3 integrates advanced practice through Clinical Practice, Palliative Care and Life Limiting Conditions, Mental Healthcare, Positive Ageing, Transition to being a Registered Nurse, Complex Care, First Line Intervention, and Professional Practice Capstone. All subjects include theoretical and practical components with clinical placements.
Torrens University Australia is a member of the Australian College of Nursing, Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association, and Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwifery. The program is accredited by ANMAC and meets NMBA standards. Students learn from nursing specialists who understand industry direction and have access to state-of-the-art nursing labs and simulation hospital environments. The university offers flexible study options across multiple campuses and provides comprehensive support through work-integrated learning opportunities.
Upon completion, graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to work as a Registered Nurse. Strong employment opportunities exist as demand for qualified nurses far exceeds supply in Australia. Graduates can pursue careers in hospital nursing, aged care facilities, community health settings, primary healthcare, mental health services, and specialized nursing roles. The average salary for Registered Nurses ranges from A$77,386 to A$110,433. Career progression opportunities include specialist nursing roles, management positions, and further postgraduate study.
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