University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
The Bachelor of Nursing at UTS prepares students to become Registered Nurses through intensive theoretical and clinical education. Combining hands-on clinical placements with simulation-based learning, this program equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and professional values needed to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care in diverse healthcare settings.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, an Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or an equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Any two units of English are required, with any two units of science and any two units of mathematics recommended. International students must meet English language requirements including IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in listening, speaking, reading, and 6.5 in writing) or equivalent. All students must provide evidence of a criminal record check, participate in screening and vaccination against infectious diseases, and meet UTS Inherent Requirements for safe clinical participation.
The program covers essential nursing subjects including Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Patient Care alongside clinical placements for practical experience. First-year students complete core theoretical and clinical nursing and science subjects, developing foundational understanding of healthcare and nursing fundamentals, with supervised clinical placement at year-end. Second-year study enhances understanding of pharmacology, mental health, and care for older persons, with eight weeks of clinical placement across four subjects. Third-year focuses on honing skills through four-week and six-week clinical placements, completing remaining core units, and choosing an elective in a nursing specialty. Additional focus areas include mental health nursing, aged care, Indigenous health and wellbeing, and professional communication.
UTS is recognized for world-class facilities that support future-focused learning and high-impact research. The Bachelor of Nursing program is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), ensuring the highest standards of nursing education. UTS combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning in purpose-built clinical laboratories that mimic professional health environments. The university's location in the heart of Sydney provides access to diverse healthcare settings and industry partnerships, with expert instructors connected to healthcare organizations. Graduates are highly sought after for employment across Australia and internationally.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing become Registered Nurses ready to make a positive impact on individuals and communities in Australia and beyond. Career options include roles as Registered Nurse, Paediatric Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Aged Care Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Perioperative Nurse, and Community Health Nurse. With practical, industry-focused qualification, graduates are prepared to launch careers immediately in chosen clinical environments such as intensive care, emergency, perioperative nursing, paediatrics, mental health, or aged care. Graduates can further upskill to become clinical specialists, move into leadership as nurse managers or educators, or advance the profession through research or policy work.