Fast facts

Course type: Graduate entry 
Course length (full-time equivalent): 2 years 
Location: On campus 
Professional Recognition/Membership:

Our graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.

Further information...

Course overview

The Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) is an advanced pathway for candidates who are graduates of a degree in academic areas other than nursing, are looking for a new career direction and would like to become eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (refer to Professional Recognition/Membership for further information).

You will:

  • build on knowledge and skills gained from previous tertiary qualifications and develop these into a nursing practice context while being introduced to clinical practice in various health care settings. Studies include nursing and research skills, the scientific basis of nursing and ethics and law applied to nursing
  • explore more complex issues in nursing such as health sociology, nursing in a socio-political context, Indigenous health issues and mental illness, tobacco and other drugs.

Our aim is to prepare nurses who are reflective about practice and have well-developed clinical reasoning skills.

What will I study? 

Refer to the course rule.

What is Nursing?

Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings.

Modern nurses play an important role in health promotion, maintenance and education, as well as in traditional patient care and the restoration of health. 

Why study Nursing at Flinders? 

  • Our School of Nursing & Midwifery has been at the forefront of innovation and development in Australia for many years and is internationally recognised for its high quality programs in nursing and midwifery education.
  • Our programs address health issues, midwifery and nursing care practice across the life span in home, community and institutional settings.
  • Our staff come from diverse backgrounds and have many years of experience in a range of clinical specialties, sciences, humanities and law. Six of whom have won Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Teaching Awards.
  • We offer innovative practice-based education and aim to connect research, practice and teaching so that each informs the other. 
  • We work closely with external clinical and community agency partners to create a curriculum and student practice that are informed by primary health care principles and demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism.

Career opportunities

What can I do with my Bachelor of Nursing degree?

Entry requirements

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International studentsWho are international students?

Applicants must hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in an area other than nursing.

Applicants must hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in an area other than nursing.

English language requirements

Additional requirements:
Students:
  • must make a self-declaration as to their fitness to practice and advise of any pre-existing illness or disability that may impair their ability to practice, and
  • will be required to undergo a police check before their clinical placements, and
  • will be required to provide an up to date immunization record before undertaking clinical placement.
From March 2011, all students enrolled in an approved nursing or midwifery program of study who are not currently registered, will be included in the national scheme.

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia will register you for the duration of study or clinical training, or until you are no longer enrolled in an approved program of study.		Additional requirements: Students:
  • must make a self-declaration as to their fitness to practice and advise of any pre-existing illness or disability that may impair their ability to practice, and
  • will be required to undergo a police check before their clinical placements, and
  • will be required to provide an up to date immunization record before undertaking clinical placement.
Under the terms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (South Australia) Act 2010, as a nursing and midwifery student enrolled in a course that provides a qualification for registration you are required (as a condition of your enrolment at the University) to register as a student with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for the duration of your nursing/midwifery studies.

 

The registration process requires you to provide personal details to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia such as your health status and any criminal convictions.

For more information on how to apply for student registration go to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website.

Please note that some requirements for registration as a nurse such as English Language proficiency are determined by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia policy and are provided as a guide only i.e. accurate at the time of presentation and/or publication.  Please note these policies may be subject to change during the period of a student’s study in a course and students are required to meet NMBA requirements in place at the time of application for registration as a Registered Nurse. Requirements for registration are available at the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website.

Applications

Domestic students 

International students 

GradStart code: 2BG007CRICOS code: 002701K
Mid-year entry:Information on mid-year entry No
Mid-year entry:Information on mid-year entry

No

Apply through: SATAC GradStart
Apply through: International Office  
Application closing dates:
Check GradStart Application closing dates: 
Applications are open from March for entry the following year

Annual fees

Place type

Domestic students 

International students 

Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount What is a Commonwealth supported place?  $5,647N/A 
Full fee paying N/A$20,900

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?How are these fees calculated?

Related courses

Further study options

Contact

General domestic students information

Web: Prospective students

Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General international students information

Web: International students

Enquiries: Ask Flinders