Fast facts

Course type: Undergraduate degree 
Course length (full-time equivalent): 3 years 
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR):The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) (previously known as Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER)) and cut-off scores will vary from year to year.66.00
Location: On Riverland campus 
Professional Recognition/Membership:

Graduates of this course are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.

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Course overview

The Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) - offered at Flinders University's Riverland campus - is for students with no previous formal nursing qualifications, for enrolled nurses and/or for psychiatric/mental health/mental deficiency nurses who 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:
  • be introduced to clinical practice together with the scientific basis of nursing,  communication for practice, research skills and the role of the nurse in the health care system
  • develop nursing skills and relate all aspects of body function with nursing practice, and continue gaining clinical experience in various health care settings  
  • explore complex health issues in nursing such as Indigenous health issues, nursing in a sociopolitical context and mental illness, alcohol 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?

Study a language

Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of one extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.

Entry requirements

Domestic studentsWho are domestic students?

International studentsWho are international students?

Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: Not available to international students.
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
  • year 12 qualifications
  • adult entry (STAT/Bridging Program)
  • TAFE/VET qualifications
  • higher education transfers.

Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes.

Refer to undergraduate study applications. 

Not available to international students.

 

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:
Not available to international students.

Domestic students 

International students 

SATAC code: 214312CRICOS code: Not available to international students.
Mid-year entry:Information on mid-year entry No
Mid-year entry:Information on mid-year entry

N/A

Apply through: SATAC Uniweb  Apply through: Not available to international students. 

Credit transfer

Refer to credit transfer for further information.

Annual fees

Place type

Domestic students 

International students 

Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount What is a Commonwealth supported place?  $5,649N/A 
Full fee paying N/AN/A

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

Related courses

Further study options

Publications

Domestic students 

International students 

Nursing (PDF 1MB) Not available to international students.

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