TAFE Queensland
3 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time
Advance your nursing career with this 3-year Bachelor of Nursing degree designed for enrolled nurses. Gain the clinical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to become a registered nurse through state-of-the-art simulated learning environments and mandatory professional experience placements in real healthcare settings.
Applicants must be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study. Current intake is via the Diploma of Nursing Pathway only, requiring completion of a Diploma of Nursing from an accredited Australian Education Provider. General admission criteria include: recent secondary education with a Selection Rank of 60.00 or above, higher education study at Associate Degree level or higher, VET study with AQF Level 4 qualification or higher, or relevant work and life experience. English language proficiency is required, with higher standards due to professional accreditation requirements. Recommended prior subjects include General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and English or Literature.
The course comprises 23 core units and 1 elective unit across three years. Year 1 covers foundational knowledge including Communication for Health Professionals, Introduction to Nursing Practice, Lifespan Development, Anatomy & Physiology, Applied Anatomy & Physiology, Health Assessment, First Nations Australians Health and Wellness, and Professional Nursing Practice. Year 2 focuses on acute and chronic care with units in Acute Nursing (Medical/Surgical), Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, Health Law and Ethics, and Mental Health Nursing. Year 3 develops advanced clinical skills through Complex Nursing Care, Research for Health Professionals, Informatics and Digital Health, Community Health, Professional Leadership & Management, Transition to Professional Practice, and Advanced Clinical Decision Making. All years include mandatory simulated laboratory sessions (80-240 hours) and professional experience placements (120-240 hours) in approved healthcare settings. Elective options include Pathology Techniques and Advanced Wound Care.
TAFE Queensland is an internationally recognised education provider offering practical, hands-on experience in purpose-built classrooms, laboratories and workshops with the same tools and equipment used in industry. The Bachelor of Nursing is nationally recognised and endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), providing the necessary academic qualification for eligibility as a registered nurse in Australia. The course features state-of-the-art clinical laboratory facilities that adhere to national industry standards and offer a simulated experience closely aligned with real Australian hospital environments. TAFE Queensland provides comprehensive international student support and flexible study options including on-campus and hybrid delivery.
Upon successful completion, graduates qualify to seek registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and work as registered nurses across a wide range of healthcare settings. The nursing profession offers diverse career pathways including acute care nursing, aged care, mental health nursing, community health nursing, primary healthcare, and specialised nursing roles. With Australia experiencing significant shortages of registered nurses and growing demand in the health sector, graduates have excellent employment prospects. The qualification opens opportunities for career advancement into nursing leadership, management, education, and specialised clinical practice areas.