Study the Bachelor of Nursing (Preregistration)

Study Nursing at Flinders

A career for life

Flinders nursing is packed with industry experience and placement opportunities. Our focus is to develop you into a registered nurse who is reflective about their practice and has well-developed clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to lifelong learning. Flinders is No. 1 in SA for Nursing (2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities, public SA-founded universities only).

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2023 selection rank

72.00

Guaranteed selection rank

75.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

214311

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park

Online: No

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2023: $4,611

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March

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Why study Nursing at Flinders

Cover the fundamental requirements to be eligible to apply for registration as a practising nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Option to undertake your studies at a rural campus in the Riverland or a metropolitan campus at Bedford Park
Flinders is number 1 in SA for nursing. (2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities, public SA-founded universities only.)
Learn from award-winning lecturers in state-of-the-art facilities with team and problem-based learning
For over 40 years. Flinders has been at the forefront of nursing and midwifery education
Flexible study options, full-time or part-time

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Your career

Graduate-registered nurses can apply for competitive programs in public and private hospitals to assist in their first year of practice, with clinical rotations, preceptorship, and educational support throughout their progression.

Potential occupations include registered nursing positions in a range of setting such as:

medical/surgical
emergency
mental health
aged care
community health and general practice.

Potential employers include:

community health
aged care
intensive care
emergency departments
mental health
paediatrics and cardiac care.

Professional accreditation/recognition

This degree is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council until 22/12/2025. Graduates of this degree are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as registered nurses

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

core topics in nursing in the Australian healthcare system; communication for nursing; human anatomy and physiology; health assessment for nursing; and introduction to research and evidence-based practice
option topics in psychosocial perspectives in health; First Nations health and cultural safety; and practice and professional placements

Second year

A typical second year may include:

core topics in pathophysiology, pharmacology and nursing management of health; legal and ethical considerations in nursing; and practice and professional placements
option topics in dimensions of physical and mental health; safety and quality in health; and practice and professional placements

Third year

A typical third year may include:

core topic in professional accountability, responsibility, governance and leadership in the role of the registered nurse
option topics in practice and professional placements and caring for people with chronic and complex health needs

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Professional experience placements prepare you for the workplace, both simulated in state-of-the-art laboratories and in clinical venues in rural and metropolitan South Australia.

What you will need

In order to complete the degree, you will need to fulfil the following preclinical placement requirements to undertake compulsory clinical placements:

National Criminal and Relevant History Screenings
Deed Poll
Immunisation
Basic Emergency Life Support
Manual Handling
SA Health Online Orientation Package
Hand Hygiene Online Orientation
BloodSafe Online module
PrePlace Online Orientation
Needlestick Injuries Online Package
Fitness to Undertake Placement Declaration.

If you are unable to meet these requirements*, you will not be able to undertake your professional experience placement.

*Requirements are subject to change.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2023. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	98.00	99.00
Median rank to receive an offer	76.35	81.65
Lowest rank to receive an offer	52.75	62.20

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2023 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2023)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	101	21%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	41	9%
Work and life experience	10	2%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	93	19%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	20	4%
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	86	18%
International Students	131	27%
All students	482	100%

How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Rural and remote sub-quotas

An annual subquota is available for applicants from rural and remote areas. To be considered for the rural and remote subquota applicants must apply to SATAC in the normal way.

Applicants must also, within 10 working days after submitting the SATAC application, submit a Statutory Declaration to SATAC which confirms that they have lived in non-metropolitan areas of Australia (Remoteness Classifications RA2 to RA5) for at least 5 consecutive years, or 10 years cumulatively, from birth (i.e. during any period of their life). A Statutory Declaration form can be downloaded here.

Applicants can check their eligibility in accordance with the definition above using the search tool at the Remoteness Area (RA) Locator site. Filter your search using the ASGS Remoteness Areas (2016) layer.

Am I eligible?

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 do one of 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, South Africa, 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 two years 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 and 7.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening.
Acceptable tests are: IELTS (Academic), OET (Nursing), PTE (Academic),
OR
Declare you hold current registration as an enrolled nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Nursing and Midwifery (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.

Inherent requirements

The Inherent Course Requirements statement is designed to help prospective students make informed decisions about whether they will be in a position to complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Nursing and/or the Bachelor of Midwifery. Prospective students who intend to enrol in this course should carefully check the requirements listed in the document below to determine whether they are able to meet them.

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language 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 do one of 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, South Africa, 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 two years 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 and 7.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening.
Acceptable tests are: Academic IELTS, OET, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, OR
Declare you hold current registration as an enrolled nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Nursing and Midwifery (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.

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

Please note, a test is required as evidence of English language proficiency even if an English language program has been completed. Tests accepted are Academic IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and OET.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Inherent requirements

The Inherent Course Requirements statement is designed to help prospective students make informed decisions about whether they will be in a position to complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Nursing and/or the Bachelor of Midwifery. Prospective students who intend to enrol in this course should carefully check the requirements listed in the document below to determine whether they are able to meet them.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

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Bachelor of Nursing (Preregistration)

Study Nursing at Flinders

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