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Southern Cross University’s nursing degree provides a combination of coursework and clinical experiences to prepare graduates for a career in the health sector. The degree provides the necessary qualification for graduates to be eligible to become a Registered Nurse in Australia.
Graduates are suited to careers in a range of clinical areas in the public and private health sectors including in surgical theatres, paediatrics, community health and education, renal dialysis, as practice nurse in GP clinics, child care, aged care, Indigenous health, remote area health, and in mental health.
The degree is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and provides the necessary qualification for graduates to be eligible to become a Registered Nurse in Australia.
Nursing students undertake clinical placements throughout the course in settings relevant to their areas of study, including in government and private hospitals and health agencies throughout New South Wales and South Eastern Queensland.
Clinical experience gained through professional placements provides students with hands-on practical experience in a variety of areas including in:
To qualify for the Bachelor of Nursing a total of 288 credit points (usually 24 units) must be completed.
Please note that some majors and units may not be available at each location. Unit availabilities are published for each study period and vary from year to year. Please contact the School for further information.
For course rules and a full list of units, please refer to the Specific Award Rules below.
| Locations | ||
| Distance Education | Unavailable | |
| Lismore | Session 1 Session 2+ + Session 2 is not available to international students. |
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| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 Session 2+ + Session 2 is not available to international students. |
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| Gold Coast Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga |
Session 1 Session 2+ + Session 2 is not available to international students. |
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| Course Duration | 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time; 3.5 years minimum for students commencing Session 2 |
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| Fees and Charges | • Domestic fees • International fees • Additional fee information |
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| School | School of Health & Human Sciences | |
| Admission, Enrolment and General Enquiries | scu.edu.au/enquiries | |
| Further Information | Domestic applicants: Ph: 1800 626 481 International applicants: Ph: +61 2 6620 3876; E: intoff@scu.edu.au |
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| Total Units: | Award Abbreviation: | 2013 ATAR equivalent/OP: |
| 24 | BN | 68/17 |
| UAC Course Code | QTAC Course Code | CRICOS Course Code |
| Coffs Harbour: 335151 Gold Coast: 335164 Lismore: 335101 |
Coffs Harbour: 055151 Gold Coast: 055471 Lismore: 055011 |
Coffs Harbour NSW: 016165C Gold Coast QLD: 077271G Lismore NSW: 016165C |
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, clinical practice, laboratories, simulations, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Some units in this course are also available by distance education. Our distance education study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
MySCU is a student’s point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.
The web-based program Blackboard Collaborate delivers advanced on-line learning environments for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces and classrooms. They can share files, presentations, and applications. If the session is recorded, students can view it afterwards.
Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and books of readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.
The SCU library provides a wide range of services including librarian assistance, print and electronic resources, a document delivery service, catalogues, databases, ebooks, ereadings, and full-text journal literature.
The Academic Skills Development team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, email, phone, and one-on-one support.
A variety of assessment methods is used in this course including multiple choice examinations, short answer examinations, essay examinations, case studies, tutorial and workshop presentations, debates, written assignments and clinical skills testing. For each unit there are usually two to three assessment items.
Southern Cross University provides students with modern well equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audio-visual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.
Nursing students access the clinical nursing simulation wards which are fitted with state-of-the art hospital and electronic teaching equipment. Each campus has access to SimMan — an interactive hi-fidelity model which can be programmed to simulate real life conditions and patient scenarios. There are specialised wet and dry anatomy labs. The anatomy and physiology lab has a range of medical and diagnostic equipment including life-sized anatomical models, microscopes, histological slides and dissection equipment, plus interactive computer software. Staff teaching in these labs are practising clinicians.
Pre-requisite Year 12 subjects
There are no pre-requisite subjects required for this course.
On-campus Undergraduate applications
To apply to study an undergraduate degree at a SCU campus, apply online through the NSW Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). For more information please visit either the UAC or QTAC websites: www.uac.edu.au or www.qtac.edu.au. A late fee applies for UAC and QTAC applications received after the 30th of September.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Office website.
Your previous study may help you cut time off your degree.
Recognition of Previous Study
Advanced standing may be granted to a student for tertiary studies successfully completed within the last seven years at this university or at another university.
We recommend that you apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount and type of credit awarded will determine your study plan.
For more details and how to apply please visit the Advanced Standing website.
Bachelor of Health and Human Sciences (Honours)
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Important - Please contact the University for confirmation of the course structure prior to acting on this information. The University accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reason of reliance on this information.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
4.1 Admission to CandidatureTo be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Nursing, a candidate shall:
The maximum duration for completion of the award of Bachelor of Nursing is seven (7) years in total which includes any period of leave of absence.
* Double-weighted unit.