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Bachelor of Nursing Science

University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Course Overview

Pursue your passion for health care and helping people while developing scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology, drug therapy, comprehensive health assessment and evidence-based practice. Receive hands-on experience, preparing for work in the healthcare industry upon graduation. After completing our program, apply for registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

In this program you will:

  • Gain practical skills through 800 hours of placement in clinical settings

  • Learn about anatomy and physiology

  • Understand the different health requirements for people of all ages and backgrounds

  • Appreciate cultural differences in delivering health care

  • Work with registered nurses, who will teach you latest techniques for health care

General Eligibility

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules


Introductory courses (10) 114 units:

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Professional Health Communication

  • Introductory Bioscience

  • Contexts of practice: child, youth and family

  • Contexts of Practice: The Older Person and Family

  • Practice Foundations

  • Preparation for Practice 1

  • Nursing Practice 1 (6 units)

  • Health Care and the Professions

  • Research Foundations for Health Practice

Developing courses (8) 78 units:

  • Health, Law and Ethics

  • Preparation for Practice 2

  • Nursing Practice 2 (6 units)

  • Drug Therapy

  • Contexts of Practice: Health Alteration

  • End of Life Care

  • Preparation for Practice 3 (6 units)

  • Nursing Practice 3 (6 units)

Graduate courses (7) 84 units:

  • Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care

  • Nursing Internship (24 units)

  • Leadership in Clinical Practice

  • Preparation for Practice 4 (6 units)

  • Nursing Practice 4 (6 units)

  • Contexts of Practice: Complex Care

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety

Elective course (1) 12 units:

  • Select 1 course (12 units) from options such as Neonatal and Infant Health, Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, or Life Crisis.


Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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