Why Study Nursing?

Most of all, and perhaps the number one reason why one should study nursing, is that it is a rewarding and satisfying field. Nurses are trusted and respected professionals. Their day-to-day is focused on helping others, on improving the health and wellbeing of others, on saving lives or making them just a little bit better. This is why so many nurses love what they do. The hard work, pressure, and occasional long hours are worth it when they see their patients grow and get better, when they see the difference they have made in someone’s life.

Types of Nursing Courses

Bachelor of Nursing 

Duration : 3 years

Academic Requirement: Completed Australian Year 12 Equivalent Studies with 80% or above ,

Completed Diploma Studies or Completed 13 Years of Study or University Foundation Program

English Requirement: IELTS Each Band 7.0 , PTE Each Band 65, OET each band B+

Fees: AUD 23000 – 30,000 Per Year

Additional Requirements: Course related clinical placement for degree completion.

Registration : Apply for registration as Division 1 Registered Nurse (RN) with APHRA

Average Salary: AUD 79,011 / Year (Source)

Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) / Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)

Duration : 2 – 2.25 years

Academic Requirement: Completed Australian Bachelor Degree equivalent or above in any field.

English Requirement: IELTS Each Band 7.0 , PTE Each Band 65, OET each band B+

Fees: AUD 28 – 35,000 Per Year

Additional Requirements: Course related clinical placement for degree completion.

Some universities may require students to complete additional units based on the academic background.

Registration : Apply for registration as Division 1 Registered Nurse (RN) with APHRA

Diploma of Nursing

Duration : 1.5 to 2 years

Academic Requirement: Completed Australian Year 12 Equivalent Studies

English Requirement: IELTS Each Band 7.0 , PTE Each Band 65, OET each band B+

Fees: AUD 20,000 – 28,000 for whole duration

Additional Requirements: Course related clinical placement for degree completion.

Registration : Apply for registration as Enrolled Nurse (EN) with APHRA

Average Salary : $62,008 Per Year (Source)

Career Opportunities

Graduate can work in various sectors including but not limited to

Public hospitals

Private hospitals

Disability services

Rehabilitation services

Specialist centres

Community health

Residential aged care facilities

Hospital emergency departments

Local and state government health departments

Not-for-profit organisations

Mental health services

Rural health services