Bachelor degree
36 months
Application deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time for most courses.
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February 25
International tuition: A$31,950
Domestic tuition: A$6,444
Program overview
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing will
Practice consistently in accordance with the Registered Nurse Standards for practice
Demonstrate the consistent, effective and coherent application of consolidated, synthesised knowledge and skills to contextualised, complex, simulated and clinical situations
Demonstrate effective application of clinical reasoning through the consistent and coherent application of consolidated, synthesised knowledge and skills and a developing ability to assess, analyse, problem solve, adapt and act effectively in unpredictable and complex clinical situations
Demonstrate consistent critical self-reflection and responsibility that indicates an active commitment to practice improvement and life-long learning
Demonstrate autonomy, initiative and well developed clinical judgement in diverse clinical situations.
Communicate effectively, drawing on an appropriate evidence base, in order to transmit knowledge, ideas and skills to others including patients, clients, residents and their families, peers and members of the health care team.
Demonstrate the ability to practice collaboratively and effectively as a member of the health care team.
Consistently demonstrate cultural competencies.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL iBT
- IELTS
- PTE
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of schooling in Australia. We have provided a list of countries and their academic qualifications that meet the University's minimum entry requirements.
For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an accepted English language test must be provided (such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE).
The College, in accordance with the Safety in Practice Compliance and Risk Assessment Procedure, assesses student compliance with Safety in Practice Requirements, which include:
national criminal history;
medical, physical and psychological capacity to safely undertake the College of Health and Medicine Mandatory Functional Requirements; and
infectious disease and immunisation status.
National criminal history and medical, physical and psychological disclosures can inhibit student eligibility to participate in courses. Students must submit the Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation to enable risk assessment to be completed before:
semester one census date annually; or
in case of late enrolment, prior to beginning study.
Career opportunities
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with the national regulatory authority.
There are employment opportunities in many diverse healthcare settings for Registered Nurses.
Graduates are able to pursue postgraduate opportunities in Nursing or other related disciplines.
Campus location
Newnham, Launceston
,
Australia
