Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies)

Part-time: 6 years
Online/Off-campus: 3 years

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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

This is an international course allowing registered nurses from outside of Australia an opportunity to obtain an Australian degree if they hold a diploma level qualification in their country of origin. The course is not professionally-accredited and therefore does not lead to registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia.

Structure

Total Credit Points 360

Subjects

Research Methods, Appraisals and Statistics
Healthcare Ethics and Law
Chronic Conditions and Supportive Nursing Care
Nursing Older People
Mental Health and Wellness Nursing
Health Assessment and Clinical Decision Making
Leadership, Governance and Organisational Culture for Nurses
Teaching and Learning
Nursing and Midwifery in the Australian Healthcare Context
Human Processes
Nursing Practice
Communication for Nurses and Midwives
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Health and Wellness
Primary Health Care in Nursing and Midwifery Practice
Transition to Registered Practice
Children and Young People's Health and Wellbeing
Interprofessional Practice in Health Care

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.