University of the Sunshine Coast
2.3 years
Switch to a rewarding nursing career with this graduate entry program. Designed for degree holders, it combines 2.3 years of theory and 800 hours of clinical placements to prepare you for professional nursing registration and diverse healthcare roles.
Applicants must hold a completed Australian bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent international degree completed within the past ten years. Alternatively, completed graduate diplomas, masters, or doctorates are accepted with a minimum of 3.00 years full-time post-secondary study, with at least 1.00 year completed within the past ten years. Admission is competitive and based on Grade Point Average from the undergraduate degree. English language proficiency at IELTS level 7 (all subtests) or equivalent is required for professional nursing registration. International applicants must meet specific English language requirements and may need to complete bridging programs if requirements are not met.
The program comprises 18 courses totaling 198 units across three levels. Introductory courses (36 units) cover Anatomy and Physiology, Health and Wellness across the Lifespan, and Introduction to Nursing Practice. Developing courses (78 units) include Health Law and Ethics, Drug Therapy, Contexts of Practice: Health Alteration, End of Life Care, and three Preparation for Practice and Nursing Practice courses. Graduate courses (84 units) focus on Mental Health Care, Complex Care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety, Leadership in Clinical Practice, and a 24-unit Nursing Internship. All courses are accredited by the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).
UniSC is Queensland's number 1 public university for student support and holds a 5-star rating for teaching quality according to the Good Universities Guide 2026. The university provides comprehensive clinical education across multiple health settings and campuses, with strong partnerships in hospitals, aged-care facilities, and community health services. UniSC's commitment to diversity, indigenous engagement, and student-centered learning ensures graduates are well-prepared for professional nursing practice and registration with AHPRA.
Graduates are eligible for professional registration as nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and can pursue diverse career pathways including acute care nursing, community health, mental health nursing, aged care, indigenous health services, and regional/remote healthcare. Many graduates work in government health services, not-for-profit organizations, and private healthcare facilities. The qualification also provides a foundation for further specialization through honours programs or master's degrees in clinical leadership, nursing education, or specialized clinical practice areas.
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