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Bachelor of Nursing

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For personalised assistance with UOW courses, please reach out to our Future Students Team:

Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

For other UOW contact details, click here.

If you’re planning to study at UOW immediately after finishing your HSC, International Baccalaureate (IB), or an interstate equivalent, you can apply for Early Admission to this course. Applications can be submitted via the UOW Early Admission website during the designated period, usually June – August each year.

Students can also apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

If you’re a non-school leaver (e.g., completed Year 12 previously and/or have a TAFE qualification or equivalent), you can apply directly to UOW.

Before applying, please review the requirements, intakes, and deadlines for your chosen degree.

International students are encouraged to apply with the support of an approved UOW agent. An agent can help navigate the application process and ensure that you submit all necessary documentation. For your nearest agent, please see our agent list.

Alternatively, if you would like to apply directly (without an agent), you can start the process through our Apply Online portal. Please note, some applicants will not be eligible to apply directly and will be prompted to apply via an agent.

International students who are studying an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside of Australia may choose to apply through UOW Early Admission, and/or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

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Student ?
Campus ?
ATAR-SR ?
65
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time or negotiated part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • NURS Year 2 Spring 2025
Codes
CRICOS: 113585H
UOW: 3212

Overview

Registered nurses play an important role in the health care system and are involved in a range of activities that are designed to provide care for people with acute, chronic and complex health conditions. Registered nurses are integral in the treatment of people, families, communities, and populations.

Throughout the Bachelor of Nursing, you will have opportunities to apply theory to practice. During 21-weeks of workplace experience undertaken in hospitals, aged care, and community facilities, you will be immersed in nursing practice, ensuring you are workplace ready.

You will develop an increased awareness of the effects of cultural, social, economic, legal and ethical influences on the development of the nursing profession. This knowledge will enable you to accept responsibility for more complex client management.

UOW nursing graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects with 91% in full-time employment within four months of graduating. Source: QILT (2023).

See the course handbook for more information.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121 or HLT54115) are eligible to apply directly to UOW for the Bachelor of Nursing via UOW Apply Online, or the Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses – HLT54121 or HLT54115 Dip Nursing Entry) via UAC. Applicants must have completed an approved and accredited Diploma of Nursing - HLT54121 or HLT54115 and hold a current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). If these conditions are met and admission is approved, students may be awarded 48 credit points towards the Bachelor of Nursing (second year entry).

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Careers

  • Clinical Nurse Consultant
  • Clinical Nurse Educator
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Drug and Alcohol Specialist
  • Emergency Nurse
  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Manager
  • Registered Nurse
  • Residential Manager
  • Specialist Nurse
  • Theatre Nurse
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Accreditation & professional recognition

The Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Graduates may be eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), subject to meeting the registration standards, including English language proficiency. The NMBA currently requires an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Results must have been obtained no more than two years prior to applying for registration. Therefore, graduates will be required to take a further IELTS test even if the required results were demonstrated prior to enrolment in the Bachelor of Nursing.

For information regarding registration standards, visit the NMBA website.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    7.0

    7.0

    7.0

    7.0

    7.0
    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    94

    24

    27

    24

    23

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Record Check

    Prior to employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system, the NSW Health Department requires all students undertaking clinical placements at NSW Health hospitals and facilities to:

    • undergo a national criminal record check; and
    • comply with NSW Health's immunisation requirements.

    This criminal record clearance will be conducted by the NSW Police and/or the Australian Federal Police. Students are required to arrange for this check to be undertaken following enrolment, and the cost of the check will be their responsibility.

    In addition, overseas students must also provide a Police Certificate from their home country/any country they have resided in, or a signed Statutory Declaration with no convictions/pending charges.

    Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Health Placements section.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

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International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
EurobodallaOn Campus$18312 (2025)$109872 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$18312 (2025)$109872 (2025)
SutherlandOn CampusFee not available (2025)Fee not available (2025)
Bega ValleyOn Campus$18312 (2025)$109872 (2025)
ShoalhavenOn Campus$18312 (2025)$109872 (2025)
LiverpoolOn Campus$18312 (2025)$109872 (2025)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

  • Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong, Eurobodalla, Bega Valley, Shoalhaven, Sutherland, Liverpool

    Orientation: Check your campus details
    Session: 3 March - 27 June 2025

    The Bachelor of Nursing (second year and third year) works on an extended academic year, generally commencing in late January, and concluding early/mid-December. See the 2025 Nursing Calendar for more information.

    Applications Close

    • Domestic Applicants (UAC): 30 September 2024 (early bird), 30 January 2025* (final). See UAC Key Dates for more information.
    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
    • International Applicants: 9 December 2024*

    * Nursing is a competitive program with limited places available at each campus. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. If places are full, a place may be offered at an alternative campus if it is available.

  • Spring, 2025 at Wollongong, Liverpool

    Orientation: Check your campus details
    Session: 24 July - 20 November 2025

    The Bachelor of Nursing (second year and third year) works on an extended academic year, generally commencing in late January and concluding early/mid-December. See the 2025 Nursing Calendar for more information.

    Applications Close

    • Domestic Applicants (UAC): 28 June 2025*. See UAC Key Dates for more information.
    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 May 2025*.
    • International Applicants: This course is not available to International applicants in Spring. 

    * Nursing is a competitive program with limited places available at each campus. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. If places are full, a place may be offered at an alternative campus if it is available.

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