Bachelor of Nursing | Flinders Online

Bachelor of

Nursing

Bachelor of

Nursing

Accessible, flexible and career-focused: backed by 50 years of nursing excellence to prepare you for a successful future.

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Entry requirements

ATAR

New

GPA

Yes

STAT

Yes

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TAFE/VET

Yes

Bridging course

Completion of Flinders Foundation Studies

Duration

3 years

Delivery mode

Online

Availability

Full-time, part-time

Start dates

March

Annual indicative fees (2025)

$4,738 (CSP)
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Assumed knowledge

None

Prerequisites

None

Duration

3 years

Delivery mode

Online

Availability

Full-time, part-time

Start dates

March, July

Annual indicative fees (2025)

$4,738 (CSP)
About these fees

Assumed knowledge

None

Prerequisites

None

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Study Nursing at Flinders

Study nursing your way - accessible, flexible and career-focused.

Study Nursing at Flinders

Study nursing your way - accessible, flexible and career-focused.

Flinders’ Bachelor of Nursing online equips you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to provide care when it matters most. Backed by 50 years of expertise, you’ll gain hands-on experience through clinical intensives, placements across diverse healthcare settings, and strong industry connections.

With flexible online learning and practical, patient-focused training, you’ll graduate ready to support individuals, families and communities, and make a difference every day as a registered nurse.

What you will study

Learn essential nursing theory, clinical skills, and professional practice across diverse healthcare settings.

What you will study

Learn essential nursing theory, clinical skills, and professional practice across diverse healthcare settings.

Year 1

The Australian Health Care System
Communication for Nursing
Anatomy and Physiology
Health Assessment for Nursing
Research and Evidence Based Practice
First Nations' Health
Introduction to Psychosocial Perspectives in Health
Practice and Professional Placement

Year 2

Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Management
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Dimensions of Physical and Mental Health
Safety and Quality in Health
2 x Practice and Professional Placement

Year 3

The Professional Nurse
Care for People with Chronic and Complex Health Needs
2 x Practice and Professional Placement

Year 1

The Australian Health Care System
Communication for Nursing
Anatomy and Physiology
Health Assessment for Nursing
Research and Evidence Based Practice
First Nations' Health
Practice and Professional Placement

Year 2

Management of Health
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Dimensions of Physical and Mental Health
Safety and Quality in Health
Practice and Professional Placement

Year 3

The Professional Nurse
Care for People with Chronic and Complex Health Needs
Practice and Professional Placement

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Course handbook

Your career

Graduate job-ready for one of Australia’s most in-demand professions, with clinical experience, career support, and the confidence to step straight into nursing practice.

Your career

Graduate job-ready for one of Australia’s most in-demand professions, with clinical experience, career support, and the confidence to step straight into nursing practice.

Potential occupations

Registered Nurse

Community Health Nurse

General Practice Nurse

Aged Care Nurse

$88,000*

$95,000*

$93,000*

$113,000*

*Typical salaries are drawn from a variety of sources, including Seek, Glassdoor and Indeed, and may vary. Please do your own research.

With further postgraduate study and work experience, nursing careers in Australia will enable registered nurses to work in a range of clinical specialisations, or education, research, leadership, and management / policy across a variety of settings.

Potential occupations

Registered Nurse

Community Health Nurse

General Practice Nurse

Aged Care Nurse

$88,000*

$95,000*

$93,000*

$113,000*

*Typical salaries are drawn from a variety of sources, including Seek, Glassdoor and Indeed, and may vary. Please do your own research.

Potential employers

Nurse practitioner
Clinical nurse specialist
Nurse educator
Nurse manager
Nurse researcher
Nurse consultant
Anaesthetic nurse

Practical experience

Although primarily delivered online, this course provides the practical, hands-on experiences through short on-campus intensive classes in our simulation facilities and clinical placements. We ensure you have the skills to provide the highest quality care and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered nurse standards for practice.

These components are compulsory to the program, so you will need to attend at our City or Bedford Park campus and various clinical venues.

Build practical nursing skills while balancing study, work, and life.

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Attend hands-on clinical placements that prepare you for real-world nursing practice.

Practical experience

Professional experience placement is required to demonstrate the achievement of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Registered nurse standards for practice.

Although primarily delivered online, this course includes compulsory on-campus intensives and clinical placements. These components are integral to the program and will require attendance at our City or Bedford Park campus and various clinical venues.

Build practical nursing skills while balancing study, work, and life.

Attend hands-on clinical placements that prepare you for real-world nursing practice.

Flinders University is a future you can count on

Flinders University is ranked top 2% globally*.

Gain in-demand skills across health, nutrition, exercise, business, and psychology.

Flexible online study - study anywhere, anytime and start, stop and restart your studies when life allows.

Experience practical learning through real-world activities, applying concepts to current health issues.

Graduate ready for diverse career options in sports nutrition, fitness, health promotion, and wellness coaching.

High employment - Health Care and Social Assistance is Australia’s largest employing industry and is projected to have strong employment growth.

Flinders University is ranked top 2% globally*.

Gain in-demand skills across health, nutrition, exercise, business, and psychology.

Flexible online study - study anywhere, anytime and start, stop and restart your studies when life allows.

Experience practical learning through real-world activities, applying concepts to current health issues.

Graduate ready for diverse career options in sports nutrition, fitness, health promotion, and wellness coaching.

High employment - Health Care and Social Assistance is Australia’s largest employing industry and is projected to have strong employment growth.

*THE World University Rankings 2023

Meet your academics

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to industry.

Meet your academics

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to industry.

Dr Donelle Arthur

Nursing Course Coordinator

With a strong background in emergency nursing, Donelle brings a wealth of practical experience to her academic role. Over the past decade, she has taught across all years of the nursing curriculum and is deeply committed to helping students reach their full potential and thrives on seeing them succeed. Donelle is a senior lecturer and serves as the Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Nursing.

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Dr Donelle Arthur

Nursing Course Coordinator

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With a strong background in emergency nursing, Donelle brings a wealth of practical experience to her academic role. Over the past decade, she has taught across all years of the nursing curriculum and is deeply committed to helping students reach their full potential and thrives on seeing them succeed. Donelle is a senior lecturer and serves as the Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Nursing.

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Rebecca Rose

Bachelor of Nursing Year 1 Course Coordinator

Rebecca is a Registered Nurse and Teaching Specialist at the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, bringing experience in Emergency Care and Rural Liaison roles. She is passionate about preparing both current and future nursing professionals for successful and impactful careers, teaching across the undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs.

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Rebecca Rose

Nursing Course Coordinator

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Rebecca is a Registered Nurse and Teaching Specialist at the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, bringing experience in Emergency Care and Rural Liaison roles. She is passionate about preparing both current and future nursing professionals for successful and impactful careers, teaching across the undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs.

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Entry requirements

To be accepted into this course, applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this course, applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:

ATAR

New

GPA

Yes

STAT

Yes

Find out more

TAFE/VET

Yes

ATAR

65.00

GPA

Yes

STAT

Yes

Find out more

TAFE/VET

Yes

Bridging course

Completion of Flinders Foundation Studies

Bridging course

Completion of Flinders Foundation Studies

Have a question?

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

Have a question?

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

What is the duration of the Bachelor of Nursing online program?

The program requires three years of full-time study or the equivalent part-time.

Is this course available to international students?

No, this course is not available to international students.

Are there any on-campus requirements for the online program?

Yes, although primarily delivered online, this course includes compulsory on campus intensive that will be conducted at our City or Bedford Park Campus and clinical placement at various clinical venues, noting guarantee of placements in South Australia.

When are the intensives and what’s their duration?

Over the course of the three-year degree, a student will attend 5 x intensive weeks. Each intensive is made up of 4 days, each 6-hours long and occur prior to placement.

When are the placements and how long are they?

1st year: 2-week placement scheduled between Sept and Nov
2nd year: 2 x 4-week placements. One in semester 1, one in semester 2
3rd year: 2 x 7-week placements. One in semester 1, one in semester 2

Placements are based on 40 hours per week.

How does the university make sure online study is authentic?

Nursing requires genuine, hands-on learning, so we have strong safeguards to ensure your education is authentic and practical. These include:

Face-to-face clinical assessments to demonstrate skills in real time.
Case-based assessments that test your ability to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Real-world education designed to prepare you for practice, not just theory.

Am I able to do my placement interstate?

While some opportunities may be available, placement availability outside of South Australia cannot be guaranteed. Students should expect to complete their professional placements within South Australia.

What are the English language requirements for admission?

Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency as specified by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard.

I’m an Enrolled Nurse. Can I apply to study online?

Applications for Enrolled Nurses will be available for 2027 enrolments.

How to apply?

Select your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and your eligibility.

Check the key application and enrolment dates.

Apply and submit your application via Direct Entry.

Who is eligible to apply?

Flinders Online courses are available for Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas and Pacific Engagement visa holders.

International students in Australia who hold a student visa are not eligible to apply.

For further information regarding course eligibility, refer to the individual entry requirements for each course.

When do I apply?

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and by no later than teaching commencement dates. If places fill, applications for your preferred start date may close without notice and you will be considered for the next available intake.

Semester 1: teaching commences 3 March 2025 – Applications close 28 February 2025
Semester 2: teaching commences 28 July 2025 – Applications close 25 July 2025

Some courses have non-standard semester commencement dates as follows:

February Study Period: teaching commences 24 February 2025 – Applications close 21 February 2025
June Study Period: teaching commences 30 June 2025 – Applications close 27 June 2025
September Study Period: teaching commences 29 September 2025 – Applications close 26 September 2025

Please refer to the individual Flinders Online course for more information.

Other critical and key dates

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted directly with Flinders.

You can apply for up to three courses in order of preference in your application. More information is available in the Application Guide.

Flinders Online Application guide

I've applied - what happens next?

Normally, we will inform you of the outcome of your application within 3-5 working days after submission.

If further information is required, we will contact you via email with details on what is needed and how to provide it.

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2026 Application timelines

Application timelines for 2026 entry are:

Applications open – Monday 1st September 2025
Applications close – Monday 1st December 2025
First round of offers - Late December
Additional offer rounds – January/February until course quota is full.

The course allows admission via the following pathways:

Year 12 - competitive ATAR (including adjustment factors)
Higher Education transfers
VET/TAFE applicants
Special Entry (Foundation Studies/Bridging courses/STAT)

The following do not apply:

UniTEST
Research Project B Pathway
Year 12 Grades Entry
TAFElink

In 2026 the course only has Year 1 topics available (with remaining topics to be introduced in 2027 [Year 2] and 2028 [Year 3]) and therefore opportunities for credit transfer will be limited.

The courses is not deferrable.

Additional entry requirements

Before commencing study to become a registered nurse, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) requires you to demonstrate a high level of English language proficiency.

To do this, applicants must satisfy the following:

Declare English is your primary language and before the course start date, you will have satisfactorily completed at least six years of schooling in English in one of the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom. At least two of the six years must be at a secondary school level, OR
Undertake an approved English language proficiency test no more than one year before the course start date and achieve specified minimum test results as indicated in the English language skills registration standard of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Example: minimum of Academic IELTS 7.0 overall, 7.0 in Speaking, Reading and Listening and 6.5 in Writing. Acceptable tests are: Academic IELTS, Cambridge, OET (Nursing), PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, OR
Declare you hold current registration as an enrolled nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).

When you graduate and apply for registration as a registered nurse in Australia, you will also need to meet the English language skills registration standard of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.