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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Nursing

Course code: #40298

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Nursing

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $38,570 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    62.8 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    106657M

Highlights
Professional Practice

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Clinical Placement

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Fall-February 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Fall-February 31-January-2026 2026-01-31
Fall-February 31-January-2027 2027-01-31

Overview

Bachelor of Nursing

By studying nursing at the University of Newcastle, you will learn the fundamental skills of providing excellence in caring for individuals, families, and communities. 

Nurses play an important role in improving the lives of so many – and are essential to all healthcare systems.

During your studies, you will experience diverse and fast-paced medical environments through clinical placement opportunities

These include medical-surgical facilities, acute care, aged care and rural health clinics. 

You will also gain hands-on clinical experience in our world-class simulation laboratories, which are located on campus.

Become one of our highly sought-after nursing graduates who find employment soon after graduation. 

You will enter the workforce career ready with critical skills and knowledge under your belt.

 

Compulsory program requirements

Students should also be aware that they may be required to undertake professional experience placement and/or classes outside normal semester dates.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$46,439

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,916
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,869
Tuition 1 person $38,570

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

94
24
listening
27
writing
23
speaking
24
reading

PTE

65
68
listening
68
writing
68
speaking
68
reading

Cambridge

185
185
listening
185
writing
185
speaking
185
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  

IELTS: 7.0 with no subtest less than 7.0 

TOEFL IBT: 94-101 with a Writing score of 27-28, Speaking 23, Reading 24-26, and Listening 24-26

PTE: 65-72 with all bands 68

Cambridge: 185 - 190 with all bands 185

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper-Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0 Upper-Intermediate.

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Assumed knowledge:         

HSC English, General Mathematics, Biology and/or Chemistry. 

Computer skills, including word processing, email, web and web searching.

 

Recommended studies:

Biology and/or Chemistry, General English and General Maths.

 

GPA:

China:

China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao): 471     out of 750   (62.8%)

 

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 11
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 79
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 75
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 75
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 75

 

 

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. 

Career opportunities

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Clinical Nurse Consultant
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Researcher

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