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Overview
The Bachelor of Nursing is a professionally accredited degree and will qualify you to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (Division 1). This degree is an accredited program of study recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Nursing, you will be ready to work as a safe, collaborative, articulate and ethical registered nurse. This degree will prepare you to be responsive to local, national and regional healthcare needs, and aware of emerging global healthcare trends.
Practical Training
In order to complete the Bachelor of Nursing and qualify as a Registered Nurse, you are required to undertake two types of practical experience: simulation blocks and professional experience placements. You will complete simulation blocks (in each year of study which can be undertaken as a 4-day intensive or weekly class). These must be completed full-time and on campus at one of CDU's many simulation suites located across Australia. CDU currently has simulation suites in Darwin (NT), Alice Springs (NT), Sydney (NSW), Brisbane (QLD, via external partner provider), Melbourne (VIC, via external partner provider) and Perth (WA, via external partner provider).
You will complete 880 hours of professional experience placements across the three years of the course. There is opportunity for placement in a variety of healthcare settings including regional and remote locations.
Reasonable travel within the nursing course is an expectation. Travel time and distance can include up to 2 hours one-way for metropolitan or rural areas. Where possible, your PEP is sourced within 150 kilometres radius of where you are currently living.
Regardless of your study mode or pattern, you are required to complete professional experience placement on a full-time basis, with rotating shifts across a seven-day week. These may include night, weekend and public holiday shifts. Professional experience placement may occur outside of your semester of enrolment.
As Bachelor of Nursing student, you may broaden your global outlook with additional international study tours and exchanges.
English Language Requirements
In order to register as a nurse or midwife in Australia, you're required to meet the English language requirements laid out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. This applies to all initial registrations, regardless of whether they qualified in Australia or overseas. Find out more: the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) at www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/.
Safe Practice
In order to study nursing and practice safely, you will need to have an inherent set of qualities. Nursing needs a degree of physical strength and mobility, endurance, communication and cognitive abilities. If you feel you may experience challenges in meeting these requirements, you are encouraged discuss these with the University before enrolling in the course.
Mandatory Preclinical Compliance
You must provide proof that you have met all university and State/Territory preclinical requirements before commencing professional experience placement. Your preclinical compliance documents are a legal requirement to meet contractual, Occupational Health and Safety and Legal agreements with partnering health facilities. Do you have a question regarding preclinical compliance for nursing? Please email: student.central@cdu.edu.au
Reporting Obligations
Under the national Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, CDU is required to register nursing students with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and to notify AHPRA if a student has or develops a health impairment that may place the public at substantial risk of harm. More information from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) at www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/.
Course transfer into the Bachelor of Nursing is not permitted. Students who wish to transfer into this course must follow the application process.
Career opportunities
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in public and private hospitals and medical clinics in areas such as mental health, community health, acute and chronic care.
Practical experience
This course includes 880 hours of clinical placement.
Professional recognition
Graduates of this course are eligible to apply for registration with the Health Licensing Authority (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia).
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline, subject to meeting criteria. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.
Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2025 is AUD $34,576.00. This equates to $ $4,322.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.
Why study nursing and midwifery at CDU?
Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
- Five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?
Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.
- Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
- Five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Why study nursing and midwifery at CDU?
Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
- Five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?
Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.
- Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
- Five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
What will I study?
Twenty-one (21) compulsory core units provide students with essential knowledge that underpins a population health and person-centred approach to nursing practice when caring for people with acute and chronic health problems. The specialist elective unit provides greater depth of knowledge and allows students to study a generalised or specialty subjects in which they have a specific interest.
Course structure
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (21 units) | 240cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 240 credit points as detailed below. NUR135 Primary Health Care (replaces NUR115 from 2021) *Students who have completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025 should read the course changes and transitional arrangements provided below. |
| 240cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure) (240cp)
- A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units.
- A minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above.
- See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.
If course commenced prior to 2023:
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2025
SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 and SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 have been replaced by SBI161 and SBI162 from Semester 1 2025.
- Students who have completed BOTH SBI171 and SBI172 prior to 2025 do not need to complete SBI161 or SBI162.
- Students who have NOT completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025 should complete the two new units SBI161 and SBI162.
- Students who have completed SBI171 only (and not SBI172) should complete SBI172 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI162.
- Students who have completed SBI172 only (and not SBI171) should complete SBI171 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI161.
SBI171 and SBI172 will be offered for a final time in 2025 but will only be available to students who have completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025.
Study plan
STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load with:
(a) No previous nursing qualifications; or
(b) Diploma Enrolled Nursing qualifications
It is recommended students follow one of the recommended plans below.
- Seek advice from the Course Coordinator if you need to deviate from one of the recommended plans; and
- Check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level
- Regularly check your academic progress in your CDU MyStudentInfo account
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | PR = Practical Required |
WITH NO PREVIOUS NURSING QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: NUR257 and NUR258 are co-requisites - students must enrol in both units for the same study period
1.1 (a) FULL-TIME STUDY PLAN
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| SBI161 Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaces SBI171/172 from 2025) | CO | SBI162 Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaces SBI171/SBI172 from 2025) | CO |
| NUR130 Introduction to Health and Wellbeing* | CO | NUR133 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | CO |
| NUR131 Professional Practice | CO | NUR135 Primary Health Care (replaces NUR115 from 2021) | CO |
| NUR132 Communication for Person-centred Practice | CO | NUR134 Professional Experience Placement 1** | PR |
| Year 2 | |||
| NUR252 Digital Technology in Healthcare | CO | NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice | CO |
| SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice | CO | NUR257 Professional Experience Placement 2** | PR |
| SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare | CO | NUR258 Mental Health (Theory and Placement 3)** (20cp) | PR |
| NUR255 Challenges to Health and Wellbeing* | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| NUR366 Complex Care* (20cp) | CO | NUR369 Nursing Practice Project | CO |
| NUR367 Leadership for Nursing Practice | CO | NUR370 Professional Experience Placement 4** | PR |
| NUR368 Global Health: Social Justice and Sustainability | CO | NUR410 Professional Experience Placement 5** (20cp) | PR |
* Simulation block: Students are required to attend a 32 hour (4 days) on-campus simulation block as a part of this unit.
** Work Integrated Learning: Students are required to attend the clinical placement hours as allocated by CDU Placement Office.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | PR = Practical Required |
WITH NO PREVIOUS NURSING QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: NUR257 and NUR258 are co-requisites - students must enrol in both units for the same study period
1.1 (b) PART-TIME STUDY PLAN
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| SBI161 Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaces SBI171/SBI172 from 2025) | CO | SBI162 Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaces SBI171/SBI172 from 2025) | CO |
| NUR131 Professional Practice | CO | NUR133 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| NUR132 Communication for Person-centred Practice | CO | NUR135 Primary Health Care (replaces NUR115 from 2021) | CO |
| NUR130 Introduction to Health and Wellbeing* | CO | NUR134 Professional Experience Placement 1** | PR |
| Year 3 | |||
| NUR252 Digital Technology in Healthcare | CO | NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice | CO |
| SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare | CO | SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice | CO |
| Year 4 | |||
| NUR255 Challenges to Health and Wellbeing* | CO CO | NUR257 Professional Experience Placement 2** | PR |
| NUR258 Mental Health (Theory and Placement 3)** (20cp) | PR | ||
| Year 5 | |||
| NUR366 Complex Care * (20cp) | CO | NUR369 Nursing Practice Project | CO |
| NUR370 Professional Experience Placement 4** | PR | ||
| Year 6 | |||
| NUR367 Leadership for Nursing Practice | CO | NUR410 Professional Experience Placement 5** (20cp) | PR |
| NUR368 Global Health: Social Justice and Sustainability | CO | ||
* Simulation block: Students are required to attend a 32 hour (4 days) on-campus simulation block as a part of this unit.
** Work Integrated Learning: Students are required to attend the clinical placement hours as allocated by CDU Placement Office.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | PR = Practical Required |
WITH DIPLOMA ENROLLED NURSING QUALIFICATION
NOTE: NUR257 and NUR258 are co-requisites - students must enrol in both units for the same study period
1.2 (a) FULL-TIME STUDY PLAN
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| NUR252 Digital Technology in Healthcare | CO | NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice | CO |
| SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice | CO | NUR257 Professional Experience Placement 2** | PR |
| SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare | CO | NUR258 Mental Health (Theory and Placement 3)** (20cp) | PR |
| NUR255 Challenges to Health and Wellbeing* | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| NUR366 Complex Care * (20cp) | CO | NUR369 Nursing Practice Project | CO |
| NUR367 Leadership for Nursing Practice | CO | NUR370 Professional Experience Placement 4** | PR |
| NUR368 Global Health: Social Justice and Sustainability | CO | NUR410 Professional Experience Placement 5** (20cp) | PR |
* Simulation block: Students are required to attend a 32 hour (4 days) on-campus simulation block as a part of this unit.
** Work Integrated Learning: Students are required to attend the clinical placement hours as allocated by CDU Placement Office.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | PR = Practical Required |
WITH DIPLOMA ENROLLED NURSING QUALIFICATION
NOTE: NUR257 and NUR258 are co-requisites - students must enrol in both units for the same study period
1.2 (b) PART-TIME STUDY PLAN
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| NUR252 Digital Technology in Healthcare | CO | NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice | CO |
| SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare | CO | SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| NUR255 Challenges to Health and Wellbeing* | CO | NUR257 Professional Experience Placement 2** | PR |
| NUR258 Mental Health (Theory and Placement 3)** (20cp) | PR | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| NUR366 Complex Care * (20cp) | CO | NUR369 Nursing Practice Project | CO |
| NUR370 Professional Experience Placement 4** | PR | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| NUR367 Leadership for Nursing Practice | CO | NUR410 Professional Experience Placement 5** (20cp) | PR |
| NUR368 Global Health: Social Justice and Sustainability | CO | ||
* Simulation block: Students are required to attend a 32 hour (4 days) on-campus simulation block as a part of this unit.
** Work Integrated Learning: Students are required to attend the clinical placement hours as allocated by CDU Placement Office.
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2
There will be no Semester 2 intake from 2022.
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students that commenced PRIOR to 2022 and are enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load with:
(a) No previous nursing qualifications; or
(b) Diploma Enrolled Nursing qualifications
It is recommended students follow one of the recommended plans below.
- Seek advice from the Course Coordinator if you need to deviate from one of the recommended plans; and
- Check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level
- Regularly check your academic progress in your CDU MyStudentInfo account
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | PR = Practical Required |
WITH NO PREVIOUS NURSING QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: NUR257 and NUR258 are co-requisites - students must enrol in both units for the same study period
2.1 (a) FULL-TIME STUDY PLAN
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CO | SBI161 Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaces SBI171/172 from 2025) | CO | |
| CO | NUR133 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | CO | |
| CO | NUR135 Primary Health Care (replaces NUR115 from 2021) | CO | |
| CO | NUR130 Introduction to Health and Wellbeing* | CO | |
| Year 2 | |||
| SBI162 Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaces SBI171/SBI172 from 2025) | CO | NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice | CO |
| NUR131 Professional Practice | CO | SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice | CO |
| NUR132 Communication for Person-centred Practice | CO | SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare | CO |
| NUR134 Professional Experience Placement 1** | PR | NUR255 Challenges to Health and Wellbeing* | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| NUR252 Digital Technology in Healthcare | CO | NUR366 Complex Care* (20cp) | CO |
| NUR257 Professional Experience Placement 2** | PR | NUR368 Global Health: Social Justice and Sustainability | CO |
| NUR258 Mental Health (Theory and Placement 3)** (20cp) | PR | NUR369 Nursing Practice Project | CO |
| Year 4 | |||
| NUR367 Leadership for Nursing Practice | CO | ||
| NUR370 Professional Experience Placement 4** | PR | ||
| NUR410 Professional Experience Placement 5** (20cp) | PR | ||
* Simulation block: Students are required to attend a 32 hour (4 days) on-campus simulation block as a part of this unit.
** Work Integrated Learning: Students are required to attend the clinical placement hours as allocated by CDU Placement Office.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | PR = Practical Required |
WITH NO PREVIOUS NURSING QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: NUR257 and NUR258 are co-requisites - students must enrol in both units for the same study period
2.1 (b) PART-TIME STUDY PLAN
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CO | SBI161 Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaces SBI171/172 from 2025) | CO | |
| CO | NUR135 Primary Health Care (replaces NUR115 from 2021) | CO | |
| Year 2 | |||
| NUR131 Professional Practice | CO | NUR130 Introduction to Health and Wellbeing* | CO |
| SBI162 Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaces SBI171/SBI172 from 2025) | CO | NUR133 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| NUR132 Communication for Person-centred Practice | CO | NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice | CO |
| NUR134 Professional Experience Placement 1** | PR | SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare | CO |
| Year 4 | |||
| NUR252 Digital Technology in Healthcare | CO | NUR255 Challenges to Health and Wellbeing* | CO |
| SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice | CO | ||
| Year 5 | |||
| NUR257 Professional Experience Placement 2** | CO | NUR366 Complex Care * (20cp) | CO |
| NUR258 Mental Health (Theory and Placement 3)** (20cp) | PR | NUR369 Nursing Practice Project | CO |
| Year 6 | |||
| NUR367 Leadership for Nursing Practice | CO | NUR370 Professional Experience Placement 4** | PR |
| NUR368 Global Health: Social Justice and Sustainability | CO | ||
| Year 7 | |||
| NUR410 Professional Experience Placement 5** (20cp) | PR | ||
* Simulation block: Students are required to attend a 32 hour (4 days) on-campus simulation block as a part of this unit.
** Work Integrated Learning: Students are required to attend the clinical placement hours as allocated by CDU Placement Office.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | PR = Practical Required |
WITH DIPLOMA ENROLLED NURSING QUALIFICATION
NOTE: NUR257 and NUR258 are co-requisites - students must enrol in both units for the same study period
2.2 (a) FULL-TIME STUDY PLAN
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice | CO | ||
| SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice | CO | ||
| SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare | CO | ||
| NUR255 Challenges to Health and Wellbeing* | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| NUR252 Digital Technology in Healthcare | CO | NUR366 Complex Care * (20cp) | CO |
| NUR257 Professional Experience Placement 2** | PR | NUR368 Global Health: Social Justice and Sustainability | CO |
| NUR258 Mental Health (Theory and Placement 3)** (20cp) | PR | NUR369 Nursing Practice Project | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| NUR367 Leadership for Nursing Practice | CO | ||
| NUR370 Professional Experience Placement 4** | PR | ||
| NUR410 Professional Experience Placement 5** (20cp) | PR | ||
* Simulation block: Students are required to attend a 32 hour (4 days) on-campus simulation block as a part of this unit.
** Work Integrated Learning: Students are required to attend the clinical placement hours as allocated by CDU Placement Office.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | PR = Practical Required |
WITH DIPLOMA ENROLLED NURSING QUALIFICATION
NOTE: NUR257 and NUR258 are co-requisites - students must enrol in both units for the same study period
2.2 (b) PART-TIME STUDY PLAN
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CO | NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice | CO | |
| CO | SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare | CO | |
| Year 2 | |||
| NUR252 Digital Technology in Healthcare | CO | NUR255 Challenges to Health and Wellbeing* | CO |
| SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| NUR257 Professional Experience Placement 2** | PR | NUR366 Complex Care * (20cp) | CO |
| NUR258 Mental Health (Theory and Placement 3)** (20cp) | PR | NUR369 Nursing Practice Project | CO |
| Year 4 | |||
| NUR367 Leadership for Nursing Practice | CO | NUR370 Professional Experience Placement 4** | PR |
| NUR368 Global Health: Social Justice and Sustainability | CO | ||
| Year 5 | |||
| NUR410 Professional Experience Placement 5** (20cp) | PR | ||
* Simulation block: Students are required to attend a 32 hour (4 days) on-campus simulation block as a part of this unit.
** Work Integrated Learning: Students are required to attend the clinical placement hours as allocated by CDU Placement Office.
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SUMMER SEMESTER 2024
Summer Semester 2024 intake is only available to International Students at Casuarina Campus.
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time study load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | Elective = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Calendar Year 1 | |||||
| NUR133 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | CO | ||||
| SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 | CO | ||||
| Calendar Year 2 | |||||
| SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 | CO | NUR132 Communication for Person-centred Practice | CO | ||
| NUR130 Introduction to Health and Wellbeing* | CO | NUR135 Primary Health Care (replaces NUR115 from 2021) | CO | ||
| NUR131 Professional Practice | CO | NUR134 Professional Experience Placement 1** | PR | ||
| Calendar Year 3 | |||||
| NUR252 Digital Technology in Healthcare | CO | NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice | CO | ||
| SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice | CO | NUR257 Professional Experience Placement 2** | PR | ||
| SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare | CO | NUR258 Mental Health (Theory and Placement 3)** (20cp) | PR | ||
| NUR255 Challenges to Health and Wellbeing* | CO | ||||
Calendar Year 4 | |||||
| NUR366 Complex Care* (20cp) | CO | NUR369 Nursing Practice Project | CO | ||
| NUR367 Leadership for Nursing Practice | CO | NUR370 Professional Experience Placement 4** | PR | ||
| NUR368 Global Health: Social Justice and Sustainability | CO | NUR410 Professional Experience Placement 5** (20cp) | PR | ||
Entry requirements
Quota
The Bachelor of Nursing is a highly competitive course with a limited number of places available. This means that although you may meet the minimum entry requirement for the course, you may not be ranked high enough to receive an offer. Subquotas are in place for First Nation applicants.
Location and Study Load
Prior to applying, please carefully consider whether you intend to study on a part-time or full-time basis, as well as the specific state or territory in which you wish to undertake your studies. Once an offer is made, the location and study load indicated are final and cannot be changed at a later time.
By applying for a specific location, applicants acknowledge that all placements will occur within this State or Territory. Students will be responsible for any travel costs associated with their placement or simulation blocks.
Subquotas Based on Residency
For each location, there is a subquota for applicants who currently reside in that state or territory. This ensures that applicants with local ties can contribute to healthcare within their own communities. To be considered for the residency subquota, you must have a current address within the state or territory you are applying for.
| Delivery Location | Mode | Attendance Type | SATAC Code |
| Casuarina Campus | Internal | Full-time | 104951 |
| Casuarina Campus | Internal | Part-time | 104961 |
| CDU Sydney Campus | Internal | Full-time | 164091 |
| CDU Sydney Campus | Internal | Part-time | 164101 |
| Online (NT Placements) | External | Full-time | 104955 |
| Online (NT Placements) | External | Part-time | 104965 |
| Online (NSW or ACT Placements) | External | Full-time | 193101 |
| Online (NSW or ACT Placements) | External | Part-time | 193102 |
| Online (VIC Placements) | External | Full-time | 193111 |
| Online (VIC Placements) | External | Part-time | 193112 |
| Online (QLD Placements) | External | Full-time | 193121 |
| Online (QLD Placements) | External | Part-time | 193122 |
| Online (WA Placements) | External | Full-time | 193131 |
| Online (WA Placements) | External | Part-time | 193132 |
| Online (SA Placements) | External | Full-time | 193141 |
| Online (SA Placements) | External | Part-time | 193142 |
| Online (TAS Placements) | External | Full-time | 193151 |
| Online (TAS Placements) | External | Part-time | 193152 |
Admission criteria
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Diploma level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree with a GPA of 5.5 and above.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 180.
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation courses.
- Australian Defence Force (ADF) members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
- Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
- Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
- Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Additional admission requirements
Nursing students must meet a specific level of English language proficiency before they start in a course.
You can show English language proficiency by:
- completing a declaration that English is your primary language, or
- sitting an English language proficiency test.
All applicants are required to meet the English Language Skills Registration Standard as outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) at www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/.
Applicants will be required to submit the following via their SATAC application to demonstrate they meet the above standard prior to being included in offer rounds in one of the following ways:
1. PRIMARY LANGUAGE PATHWAY:
A signed English Language Declaration indicating the following:
- English is their primary language; and
- They have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country*, including at least two years between years 7 and 12.
*Recognised countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and USA.
OR
2. ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST PATHWAY
Applicants have achieved and can supply evidence of the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests:
- IELTS (Academic) Minimum Scores
- Band score of 7.0 in all bands
- (IELTS Indicator test is not accepted)
- TOEFL Minimum Scores
- Internet-based: total score of 94 with a minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Reading and Listening
- (TOEFL Home edition test is not accepted)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) Minimum Scores
- Overall score of 65 AND Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening
- (PTE Online test is not accepted)
- Occupational English Test (OET)
- A minimum result of B/score of 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
TOEFL Home edition, IELTS Indicator test, and PTE Online, are not accepted for entry to Nursing and Midwifery courses
International entry pathway
International applicants who have completed the CDU Foundation Studies Program and achieved a minimum mark of 75% in the Foundation English units A and B may be eligible to apply. All applicants must also supply evidence of achieving the required minimum scores in one of the accepted English language tests such as IELTS.
Essential requirements
Pre-clinical requirements:
You must provide proof that you have met all university and State/Territory pre-clinical requirements before starting clinical placements. These requirements include, but are not limited to:
- immunisation requirements
- Senior First Aid qualification
- annual criminal record checks
- working with children clearances
- fitness-to-practice requirements
English language requirements
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
All applicants to nursing and midwifery courses are required to meet the English Language Skills Registration Standard as outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) at www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/and will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
English language proficiency can be evidenced for this course by one of the following:
- completing a declaration that English is your primary language, or
- sitting an English language proficiency test, or
- being an AHPRA registered enrolled nurse.
Primary language pathway
A signed English Language Declaration indicating the following:
- English is your primary language: and
- You have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country*, including at least two years between years 7 and 12.
*Recognised countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and USA.
OR
English test pathway
Applicants have achieved and can supply evidence of the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests:
| Minimum score requirements | Test information | |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test | Overall minimum: 7.0 No band below: 7.0 | IELTS Indicator Test is not accepted. |
| Pearson Tests of English (PTE) Academic | Overall minimum: 65 No score below 65 | PTE Online is not accepted |
| Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) | Overall minimum: 94 Minimum writing score: 27 Minimum speaking score: 23 Minimum reading score: 24 Minimum listening score: 24 | TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Overall minimum: B Minimum score of 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) |
OR
Enrolled nurse pathway
Supply a current AHPRA registration number in your SATAC application.
This will be verified with AHPRA to ensure it is valid and current at the time of class commencement.
Further information
For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to the CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either:
- providing a declaration that English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six (6) years of continuous education that is equivalent to secondary education taught and assessed in English from one of the recognised countries*, including at least two years between years 7 and 12.
(*recognised countries include Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America) - undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | Test not accepted for this course. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | Test not accepted for this course. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall pass of 65 and 65 across all modules (reading, writing, speaking and listening). |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 94 and a minimum 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
ATAR profile
The following table represents the ATAR and selection rank profile for applicants offered a place on the basis of their ATAR in semester 1, 2024
| ATAR based offers only | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 28.25 | 34.00 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 68.50 | 75.00 |
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 94.95 | 96.70 |
Notes
"<5" indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
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Unlike the other universities I looked at where you spend time in a lab each week, CDU offers one-week practical intensives in a clinical simulation suite (which is a bit like a mock hospital environment) at one of their campuses or centres around Australia.
Michelle
CDU student
The student community and CDU staff welcomed me with open arms, creating such a positive experience.
Hema
CDU student
Course details
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
Student profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students that commenced this course and passed the census date in Semester 1, 2024.
| Applicant background (Semester one intake 2024) | No. of Students | % of all Students |
|---|---|---|
| A. Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 43 | .0 |
| B. Vocational education and training (VET) study | 78 | .0 |
| C. Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) | 9 | .0 |
D. Recent secondary education
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | <5 | N/P |
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra offer conditional on minimum ATAR) | <5 | N/P |
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) | <5 | N/P |
| International students | 22 | .0 |
| All students | 152 | .0 |
Notes
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.
Additional information
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How to apply
There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.
Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.
SATAC
SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC, NSW or TAS.
International applications
Applications must be submitted online through our application portal, Studylink. You'll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.
You may be able to lodge a direct application; however, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you cannot submit a direct application via the application portal, please apply through one of our registered agents.
Apply through StudyLink or through an Agent.
International applicants currently studying year 12 in Australia should apply via SATAC.
If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.
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