Southern Cross University
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
The Bachelor of Nursing at Southern Cross University prepares students for professional nursing practice through three years of integrated theoretical and clinical learning. Designed for aspiring nurses seeking registration with AHPRA, this program combines innovative classroom instruction with 840 hours of supervised clinical placements in diverse healthcare settings.
Applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements, including IELTS Academic minimum overall score of 7.0 (with minimum 7.0 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and 6.5 in Writing), or equivalent qualifications from OET, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge. An ATAR of 70 is required. Students must also meet inherent requirements demonstrating ability to complete the degree and comply with mandatory fit-to-practice requirements including immunisations, mask-fit testing, First Aid and CPR certification, and National Police Certificate checks before clinical placements.
The Bachelor of Nursing curriculum provides comprehensive anatomical knowledge and understanding of nursing principles within legal and ethical frameworks. Core units include: The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar, Foundations of Interprofessional Health Practice, Introductory Anatomy and Physiology, Fundamentals of Nursing Practice, Foundations of Clinical Practice, Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health, Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples, Foundations of Health Assessment, Introductory Pharmacology, Foundations of Health and Health Care Systems, Positive Approaches to Chronic Health and Disability, Partnering with Older People in Healthcare, Introduction to Nursing Research, Nursing Practices (1, 2, 3), Building Healthy Communities through Impactful Partnerships, Mental Health Nursing, Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing, The Nurse as a Leader, Paediatric Health: Conception to Adolescence, Transition to Practice, and Interprofessional Health Practice. Students develop critical thinking, leadership, and clinical skills applicable to diverse clinical settings.
Southern Cross University is world-renowned for leadership, education, and clinical expertise in nursing. The institution is ranked in the global top 151-225 universities for Nursing by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. With 89% of nursing graduates employed full-time four months after completion, SCU demonstrates strong employment outcomes. The university offers state-of-the-art facilities simulating real healthcare settings and employs the innovative Southern Cross Model featuring shorter six-week units designed around immersive, interactive learning experiences that increase student success and satisfaction.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and can practice in diverse primary, secondary, or tertiary healthcare settings throughout Australia. With further qualifications, registered nurses can pursue clinical specialties, become nurse practitioners, senior defence force personnel, research coordinators, academics, or business owners. Southern Cross nursing graduates are highly sought after globally for their leadership, education, and clinical expertise, opening international career opportunities.
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