Fast facts
| Course type: | Undergraduate degree |
| Course length (full-time equivalent): | 3 years |
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR):![]() | 60.55 |
| Location: | On 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. |
Course overview
The Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) 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.
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.
Combined degree options
Combine with | Duration (full-time equivalent) |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences | 4 years |
Refer to Nursing combined degrees for further information.
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 students | International students | ||
| Prerequisites: | None | Prerequisites: | None |
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications. | |||
| Additional requirements: | Students:
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. | Additional requirements: | Students:
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. 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 | ||
| SATAC code: | 214311 | CRICOS code: | 005195K |
Mid-year entry: | No | Mid-year entry: | No |
| Apply through: | SATAC Uniweb | Apply through: | International Office |
Credit transfer
Refer to credit transfer for further information.
Annual fees
Place type | Domestic students | International students |
Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | $5,649 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $20,900 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Related courses
- Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) - Riverland
- Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate entry)
- Bachelor of Nursing (Re-Entry)
- Bachelor of Nursing (Registered Nurse entry)
- Bachelor of Nursing (Registered Midwife entry)
Further study options
- A Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is available
- Graduate Certificate in Health
- Graduate Diploma and Master of Nursing
- Graduate Diploma and Master of Mental Health Nursing
- Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
Publications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Nursing (PDF 1MB) | eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus |
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



