Degree overview

Become an expert in care

By studying nursing, you will learn the fundamental skills of providing excellence in caring for individuals, families, and communities. Nurses play an important role in improving the lives of so many – and are essential to all healthcare systems.

Career opportunities

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and practice as Registered Nurses in Australia as well as in many overseas countries.

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85.8% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022, undergraduate Nursing & Midwifery

Bachelor of Nursing

UAC Code , Program Code 40298

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 40298

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Duration (FT)(PT)

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UAC Code

Program Code 40298

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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English proficiency requirements IELTS overall minimum -
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CRICOS Code

Program Code 40298

This criteria is based on a full-time international student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Course overview

You will have the opportunity to undertake a wide range of courses in health and medicine that are hands-on in clinical labs and through placements. Study courses in areas that include:

  • lifespan approach
  • bioscience
  • pharmacology
  • older people
  • community health
  • acute care
  • medical and surgical nursing
  • mental health
  • indigenous health
  • health promotion and education
  • child and adolescent health
2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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My Degree Planner

Use our degree planner to see what your study journey through the Bachelor of Nursing might look like.

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Student experience

Nursing at the Central Coast Clinical School 2:39

Check out our facilities at the Central Coast Clinical School and hear from our Bachelor of Nursing students, Emma and Hannah.

Work Integrated Learning

Our Bachelor of Nursing students are required to complete 800 hours of clinical experience. During your clinical placements, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in a range of health facility locations across NSW.

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Student showcase

Excellence in caring 2:33

Hear from our Head of School and Dean of Nursing and Midwifery, Professor Amanda Johnson, and meet Sindi Ford, Bachelor of Nursing student.

Meet Connar 2:20

Find out why mum Connar decided to study nursing at the University of Newcastle.

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

School leavers may be eligible for 2024 admission under the School Based Traineeship (SBT) pathway.

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