UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Our Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is Australia's first four-year integrated Honours degree, giving you a head start in your nursing career. With immersive simulation learning, unique real-world experiences and personalised mentorship, you'll graduate confident, capable and ready to make a real impact from day one. Designed with industry partners, it offers flexible delivery across Western Australia and beyond. A final year internship will prepare graduates to excel in a range of health care settings, meeting the diverse healthcare needs of individuals and communities. Entry pathways - Completed a Certificate in a health-related area - Indigenous entry pathways, visit our study Indigenous page - University enabling programs, visit out enabling programs page - Start your application today through UWA Apply Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Level 1: NURS1001 Human Structure and Function
- NURS1002Cultural Safety in Healthcare
- NURS1003Nursing - Past
- Present and Future
- NURS1004Introduction to Professional Practice
- NURS1005Safe and Quality Use of Medicines
- NURS1006Lifelong Professional Skills
- NURS1007Contemporary Nursing Care 1
- NURS1008Professional Practice 1 Level 2: NURS2001 Health Governance and Sustainability
- NURS2002Health Care Needs of a Diverse Australia
- NURS2003Contemporary Nursing Care 2
- NURS2004Professional Practice 2
- NURS2005Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care
- NURS2006Interprofessional Practice
- NURS2007Contemporary Nursing Care 3
- NURS2008Professional Practice 3 Level 3: NURS3001 Healthcare Leadership and Management
- NURS3002Management of Acute Deterioration
- NURS3003Contemporary Nursing Care 4
- NURS3004Professional Practice 4
- NURS3005Research Skills
- NURS3006Supporting End of Life
- NURS3007Contemporary Nursing Care 5
- NURS3008Professional Practice 5 Level 4: NURS4001 Advancing Clinical Practice - Part A
- NURS4002Advancing Clinical Practice - Part B
- NURS4007Professional Practice Internship - Part A
- NURS4008Professional Practice Internship - Part B
- NURS4003Research Dissertation - Part A
- NURS4004Research Dissertation - Part B
- NURS4005Quality Improvement Project - Part A
- NURS4006Quality Improvement Project - Part B
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have - (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 70, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; or (b) an assured pathway offer; or (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program. or (d) Successful completion of an AQF Certificate IV in health-related field as recognised by UWA
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