Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration]

Bachelor

Become a nurse with expertise in the delivery of effective nursing care, with a particular focus on rural and remote healthcare needs. Communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and plan and implement contemporary care at both an individual and community level.

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Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$5,596 per year / $16,788 total

ATAR

66

About this course

Become a nurse with expertise in the delivery of effective nursing care, with a particular focus on rural and remote healthcare needs. Communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and plan and implement contemporary care at both an individual and community level. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Division 1) registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Entry requirements

ATAR 66

Recommended Knowledge

English (Units 3/4,C), Biology, Chemistry and one of General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialists Maths (Units 3/4,C)

Study locations

Mount Isa

Mackay

Townsville

Cairns

Online

Career pathways

A JCU Nursing degree prepares you for careers across a range of rural, regional and metropolitan nursing settings. This unique training will distinguish you from your peers and provide you with the knowledge and skills to excel.

JCU Nursing graduates are known for their skill, care and hard work across Australia and internationally. Graduates work in a variety of areas, such as metropolitan hospitals, rural and regional centres, government departments and defence, non-government agencies (NGOs) and community health.

The JCU Nursing degree provides you with a strong foundation for future specialisation in areas such as emergency, mental health, aged care, oncology and community health. Alternatively, you may want to focus on rural and remote practice, health policy, research, management or the education sector.

How to apply

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

External (316139) - Apply Now

Cairns (326031) - Apply Now

Townsville (316031) - Apply Now

Mount Isa (346031) - Apply Now

Mackay (336031) - Apply Now

Admission requirements

This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. You will find all the details of your course requirements in the JCU Professional Experience Placement website.

ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at James Cook University (JCU).

70.8%

Overall satisfaction

76.3%

Skill scale

51.8%

Teaching scale

81.7%

Employed full-time

$67.5k

Average salary

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