University of Southern Queensland
3 years full-time, 4-6 years part-time
Become a registered nurse through this accredited 3-year degree combining theory, clinical skills, and professional placements. Designed for aspiring healthcare professionals seeking flexible study options and preparation for AHPRA registration.
Applicants must meet University of Southern Queensland's admission requirements, which include Australian senior secondary qualifications (QCE, HSC), overseas qualifications (GCE-A Levels), prior tertiary or TAFE/VET studies, work experience, or completion of approved enabling programs. All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students must obtain criminal history clearance, Working with Children Check (Blue Card), and required immunisations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Pertussis, Influenza) prior to commencing clinical placements. Additional requirements include CPR certification, Queensland Health orientation completion, and NDIS Workers Screening Card.
The program covers core nursing and health science subjects including: Bioscience for Health Professionals, Introduction to Nursing, Health Care Literacies and Communication, Professional Nursing Practice Context, Cultural Safety and Professional Practice, Foundations of Nursing Practice (theory and practical), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Burden of Disease and Health Equity, Pharmacology and Pathophysiology, Episodes of Care (A and B), Clinical Skills for Practice (A and B), Mental Health Care Across the Lifespan, Developing Nursing Practice (A and B), Complex Care (A and B), Clinical Inquiry and Evidence Based Practice, Professional Transitions, Quality Safety and Risk, and Contemporary Nursing Practice. Students select either transition pathways focusing on general professional practice or rural and remote practice specialization.
University of Southern Queensland is a leading regional university offering accredited nursing education recognized by AHPRA and ANMAC. The program features integrated curriculum design combining theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical simulation and professional placements. UniSQ provides flexible multi-campus delivery across Queensland with options for full-time, part-time, online, and external study, accommodating diverse student circumstances. The university maintains strong partnerships with health services for clinical training and supports student success through comprehensive academic and professional development.
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as Division 1 Registered Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and AHPRA. Career pathways include positions in acute care hospitals, community health services, aged care facilities, mental health services, rural and remote health settings, and specialized nursing roles. Registered nurses can progress to advanced practice positions, nursing management, education, research, or further postgraduate study in specialized nursing fields. The qualification provides foundation for career advancement in diverse healthcare settings across Australia and internationally.
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