Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00279B

This course prepares you to become a registered nurse in Australia, able to practise in all kinds of healthcare settings. You’ll study in some of the country’s best facilities, including simulation wards that are like those in a hospital. And you’ll balance the theory with lots of reality checks at practicums with our healthcare partner hospitals.

Structure

Total Credit Points 360

Subjects

Nursing and Midwifery in the Australian Healthcare Context
Communication for Nurses and Midwives
Human Processes
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Health and Wellness
Older Adult Health
Chronic Conditions and Supportive Care
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Clinical Practice
Transition to Registered Practice
Legal and Ethical Practice in Nursing and Midwifery
Interprofessional Practice in Health Care
Children and Young Peoples Health and Wellbeing
Clinical Reasoning and Research in Practice
Leadership, Governance and Organisational Culture in Health Care
Primary Health Care in Nursing and Midwifery Practice

Standard entry requirements

AQF Cert IV
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
Undergraduate Certificate
Special Tertiary Admissions Test
University Preparation Course
Indigenous University Orientation Course
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment or
Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Study information

Campus	Fees	Mid year intake	Attendance
Joondalup	International: $132,000	No	Full-time : 3 years Part-time : 6 years
South West	International: $132,000	No	Full-time : 3 years Part-time : 6 years