Deakin University
3 years full-time
Deakin's Bachelor of Nursing is a 3-year full-time degree that prepares you to become a registered nurse with the skills to deliver safe, patient-centred care. Through state-of-the-art clinical simulation and 800 hours of professional placements across diverse healthcare settings, you'll develop the clinical expertise and professional attributes needed to make a real difference in people's lives.
To be eligible for admission, you need to meet academic requirements including a Year 12 study score of at least 30 in English EAL or 25 in English other than EAL, and an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent. International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency with IELTS (Academic) minimum 7.0, OET minimum 350 in Listening and Writing, or PTE Academic minimum 63. You must also complete mandatory checks including Police Record Check, Working with Children Check, and declare immunisation status. Prior higher education or VET qualifications may also be considered.
The course comprises 24 credit points including core nursing units and electives. Core units cover: Quality and Safety in Health Care, Evidence-Informed Practice, Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' History and Health, Care of the Child and Young Person, Person-Centred Health Assessment, Primary Health Care, Mental Health and Supportive Care, Quality Use of Medicines, Acute Illness and Supportive Care, Care of the Older Person, Chronic Conditions and Supportive Care, and Transition to Professional Practice. Elective options include International Nursing Study Tour, Collaborative Practice in Health and Community Care, Maternal and Newborn Care, Perioperative Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Rural and Remote Nursing, and various health-related subjects.
Deakin University is ranked #14 in the world for nursing and #1 in Victoria for graduate employment. The university provides state-of-the-art clinical simulation centres that replicate real health facilities, ensuring students gain practical experience in authentic environments. With over 300,000 graduates across Australia and the world, Deakin has a proven track record of producing highly sought-after nursing professionals with strong employment outcomes of over 94%. The university's commitment to person-centred, evidence-based care and cultural safety ensures graduates are well-prepared for diverse healthcare settings.
As a Deakin nursing graduate, you will be highly sought after by industry for your nursing knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills. You can pursue career opportunities as a registered nurse in hospitals, aged care settings, community health centres, hospices, clinics, schools, universities, government agencies and private industries worldwide. Nursing offers many opportunities to specialise and grow, including specialty areas such as cardiac nursing, emergency nursing, intensive care nursing, perioperative nursing, and mental health nursing. With experience, you may further develop your skills through postgraduate study.
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