University of Sydney
4 years full-time
This combined degree program awards both a Bachelor of Science (Health) and Master of Nursing, preparing graduates for professional nursing practice with eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Ideal for students passionate about health sciences and delivering culturally safe, person-centred care across diverse healthcare settings.
Applicants must have completed a recognised qualification and meet the required entry score set by the University of Sydney. English language proficiency is mandatory, with evidence required through either an English language test meeting AHPRA minimum requirements or completion of an English Language Declaration Form. International applicants must have qualifications assessed for equivalency. Inherent requirements specific to nursing must be reviewed and understood before application.
First year focuses exclusively on science units covering fundamental sciences essential for health practice. From second year onwards, students commence nursing subjects alongside continued science studies. The Bachelor of Science (Health) component includes core units in health systems, a Health stream with embedded programs and majors, plus a minor or second major from disciplinary or shared pools. The Master of Nursing component covers culturally safe and person-centred nursing practice across the lifespan, professional experience placements totalling 840 hours in diverse settings including mental health, community health, high acuity care, aged care, and paediatrics. Students practise clinical skills in high-fidelity simulation spaces before undertaking placements in Sydney metropolitan and regional/rural areas.
The University of Sydney is ranked 1st in Australia for Nursing according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. The program provides access to world-class learning environments including leading research centres such as the University of Sydney Nano Institute and Charles Perkins Centre, plus the state-of-the-art Susan Wakil Health Building. Students benefit from highly respected academics, researchers, industry partners, and health professionals, combined with innovative learning approaches and inter-professional learning activities.
Graduates are highly employable across diverse healthcare sectors including public and private hospitals, community health, general practice, and international aid organisations. Career opportunities span clinical practice areas such as intensive care, emergency medicine, mental health, aged care, paediatrics, and palliative care. Beyond clinical roles, graduates can pursue careers in health promotion, policy development, e-Health, research, project management, consulting, and healthcare administration in government and non-government sectors.
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