University of Southern Queensland
3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent, maximum 6 years)
Become a registered nurse through UniSQ's accredited 3-year degree combining online learning, on-campus residential schools, and extensive clinical placements in real healthcare settings. Perfect for aspiring nurses seeking flexible study options with hands-on experience.
Entry requirements vary by pathway. Current or recent Year 12 students need an ATAR of 60.00 and English (Units 3 & 4, C). Vocational Education and Training graduates with Certificate III or higher can apply via QTAC. Applicants with work experience in OSCA Skill Level 1-5 occupations may qualify with 6-12 months full-time equivalent experience. Enrolled Nurses with current NMBA registration can apply for dedicated EN entry pathways. All applicants must meet English language requirements (IELTS Academic minimum 7.0 overall). International students and mature-age applicants have alternative pathways available.
The Bachelor of Nursing curriculum consists of 24 units covering core nursing and health sciences topics. Core subjects include Bioscience, Introduction to Nursing, Literacies and Communication for Health Care, Context of Professional Nursing Practice, Cultural Safety in Practice, Foundations of Nursing Practice Theory and Practice, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Burden of Disease and Health Equity, Pharmacology and Pathophysiology in Health, Episodes of Care A and B, Clinical Skills for Practice A and B, Mental Health Care Across the Lifespan and in Practice, Developing Nursing Practice A and B, Complex Care A and B, Clinical Inquiry and Evidence Based Practice, Professional Transitions, and Quality, Safety and Risk. Students also select from Contemporary Nursing Practice and Transition to Professional Practice, or Transition to Rural and Remote Practice. The degree emphasizes practical clinical experience through 840 hours of placements in diverse healthcare settings.
UniSQ is ranked #1 in Australia for undergraduate nursing graduates' starting salary (Good Universities Guide, 2026) and rated 5/5 stars for health services teaching quality and student support. The university offers flexible delivery options including external study, well-resourced simulation labs and nursing wards for hands-on learning, and partnerships with major healthcare providers for clinical placements. UniSQ's nursing degree is fully accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and aligns with current Australian professional nursing standards, ensuring graduates are highly employable and well-prepared for registration.
Graduates are prepared for careers as registered nurses across diverse healthcare settings including public and private hospitals, community health services, mental health facilities, GP practices, clinics, home healthcare, indigenous health services, occupational health, rural and remote health services, and aged care facilities throughout Australia. The nursing degree also serves as a pathway to graduate-entry midwifery programs, mental health nursing specialties, and other advanced nursing and healthcare roles. With strong starting salaries and professional accreditation, graduates have excellent employment prospects and opportunities for career advancement into healthcare leadership and specialized nursing practice areas.
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