Bachelor of Nursing
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
The UTS Bachelor of Nursing provides an intensive, hands-on education for those aspiring to become Registered Nurses. Combining theoretical and clinical subjects, the course builds the competencies required for effective, compassionate healthcare.Our graduates are known for their dedication and are sought after in healthcare settings across Australia and internationally. Equipped with both technical skills and ethical grounding, they are positioned to lead, innovate, and improve health outcomes for diverse communities.
Structure
The course comprises 144 credit points, made up of nursing theory, science and clinical practice in a range of health facilities. Full-time students study four subjects per session and part-time students study two subjects per session. This course includes extensive nursing practice, which is a compulsory component. Students undertake nursing professional experience in a variety of healthcare and community settings. Clinical placements occur in blocks each session and are in addition to time spent in the nursing clinical practice laboratories that simulate the clinical environment. Inherent requirements are essential components. The placements involve morning and evening shifts and in the final year some night duty may occur. The final year of the program has prolonged periods of clinical experience.
Subjects
- Nursing
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. The requirements specified above apply to the standard, three-year mode of the course. The accelerated program has the following requirements. Bachelor of Nursing Accelerated Program (Enrolled Nurse Diploma Entry). Applicants must have : current Ahpra registration as an Enrolled Nurse, and a Diploma of Nursing completed Hospital-trained enrolled nurses are not eligible for the accelerated course. Successful applicants are given advanced standing (eight subjects = 48 credit points) for their previous studies and are able to complete the course in two years full time with no pre-session or summer schools. Students who receive block credit of 48 credit points are not eligible for any further credit reduction against their course of study. As part of its duty of care to patients and clients receiving health care in NSW, anyone who works in a NSW public health facility must first undergo a criminal record check. You must provide UTS with either evidence that a criminal record check has been conducted on you in your country, or a statutory declaration that you have no criminal record in your country of residence or in any country you have resided in. Participation in screening and vaccination against infectious diseases are prerequisites for students undertaking clinical placements in health facilities. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. Applicants to the standard three-year course who have successfully completed a recognised pathway program in Australia can also apply. English language requirements IELTS Academic: overall 7.0, listening 7.0, speaking 7.0, reading 7.0, writing 7.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 94, listening 24, speaking 23, reading 24, writing 27 Pearson PTE: overall 65, listening 65, speaking 65, reading 65, writing 65 OET: listening B, reading B, writing B, speaking B
Recognition
Nurses and Midwives Board New South Wales
Study pathways
Hospital-trained enrolled nurses are not eligible for the accelerated course. Successful applicants are given advanced standing (eight subjects = 48 credit points) for their previous studies and are able to complete the course in two years full time with no pre-session or summer schools. Students who receive block credit of 48 credit points are not eligible for any further credit reduction against their course of study. The Bachelor of Nursing is offered at City campus on a full-time basis over three years and a part-time basis over six years, The Accelerated Program: Graduate Entry is offered at City campus on a full-time basis over two years and a part-time basis over four years including a pre-session school in February at commencement and Summer session. The Accelerated Program: Enrolled Nurse is offered at City campus on a full-time basis over two years and a part-time basis over four years.
