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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelor of Nursing

  • Bachelor

Be in demand as a fully qualified registered nurse and make a real difference to the lives of others.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
2241, 050456J
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $123,360 total

About this course

Be in demand as a fully qualified registered nurse and make a real difference to the lives of others.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
It is strongly recommended that students undertake one of Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
It is strongly recommended that students undertake one of Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
7827.75

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

Bridging English (BE) results, CES, BEP, and OET not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Nursing are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Nursing for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest99.7599.95
Median86.1586.75
Lowest73.378.2
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information
A semester 2 intake is available to eligible international students with advanced standing from selected partner institutions.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Start your practical experience in your first year, where you'll undertake rostered clinical placement shifts and clinical skills simulations.
  • Consolidate your knowledge and skills through extended clinical placements in your final year - streamlining your transition from student to registered nurse.
  • Become a competent, capable and caring professional registered nurse who works in partnership with patients and healthcare consumers.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Registered nurse
  • Registered nurse (aged care)
  • Registered nurse (community health)
  • Registered nurse (critical care and emergency)
  • Registered nurse (child and family health)
  • Registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)