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Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration]

Become a nurse with expertise in the delivery of effective nursing care, with a particular focus on rural and remote healthcare needs. Communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and plan and implement contemporary care at both an individual and contemporary level. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Division 1) registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

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Location

This course requires some on-campus attendance by online students.

Commencing

  • Online: February, July
  • Townsville: February, July
  • Cairns: February, July
  • Mackay: February, July
  • Mount Isa: February, July

Fees

$5,650.00+

+estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load


Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible

Duration

3 years full-time

or part-time equivalent

3.5 years full-time for mid-year entry

Entry Requirements

ATAR 66.45

English (Units 3/4,C)

Recommended Knowledge

Biology, Chemistry and one of General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialists Maths (Units 3/4,C)

QTAC Codes

  • 316139
  • 316031
  • 326031
  • 336031
  • 346031

Course detail

Real stories

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    Student

    Ivy Hodges

    Bachelor of Nursing Science

    Doing my three-week placement in Weipa made me more drawn to becoming a rural and remote nurse and giving back to my people. I was able to have a more hands-on experience: applying cultural competencies and applying competent nursing skills to my people. This made me realise my potential as a future registered nurse.

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    Alumni

    James Tsakisiris

    Bachelor of Nursing Science

    My lecturers and tutors were always willing to offer honest feedback on assessment pieces, and I got to participate in some genuinely life-changing experiences, including working for the WHOCC conference held in Cairns in 2018. The highlight of my course was completing two rural placements in Atherton and Theodore.

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    Alumni

    Julie-Anne Cobb

    Bachelor of Nursing Science

    What made the JCU Bachelor of Nursing Science stand out wasn’t just its contemporary course work and structure but also the attentiveness of staff to students’ needs. The Student and Staff Consultative Committee worked tirelessly to support us in our learning, and the Peer Mentor Program offered invaluable support.

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    Lecturer

    Julie Shepherd

    Lecturer, Nursing & Midwifery, 1st Year Student Experience Advisor

    As a Nurse educator, I can help you to engage in your learning, inspire you to be your best and transform you from being ordinary to being great! If your dream is to have a career in nursing then JCU is the place where your dreams really do come true.

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    Employer

    Hannah Smith

    Clinical Facilitator, Mater Health

    When we have hired JCU graduates, it has been the confidence in their ability to transition into the role of registered nurse that often stands out. Due to the close collaboration of JCU and the Mater, having them here on staff is like welcoming family.