Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
Information valid for students commencing 2016
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2241
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Additional application information
Overseas educated professional nurses who have successfully completed a tertiary nursing program of at least three years duration, who have recent relevant clinical experience and who meet requirements for English language proficiency will be granted up to two years of credit. In order to upgrade their qualification to degree level and to become eligible for registration as a nurse in Australia, these nurses will be required to complete one year of study to qualify for graduation from the Bachelor of Nursing program. For further details, refer School of Nursing and Midwifery web page.
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Students are required to provide evidence of immunisation against blood-borne transmissible viruses or other diseases, including Hepatitis B.
Students must obtain at the commencement of the program and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current Blue card and First Aid Certificate (including CPR).
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Email: nmsw@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 2068
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2241
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 050456J
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Nursing?
Nurses are the backbone of healthcare - they're resourceful and compassionate, and they save lives every day. If you are looking for an important and in-demand career where you make a difference, nursing might just be for you. This program is innovative in that it takes a problem-solving approach to learning and integrates lecture-based study with clinical placements in major teaching hospitals. The Bachelor of Nursing is designed to develop graduate nurses who will be able to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams to promote quality health outcomes for clients in their care.
What you can study
This program integrates learning via not only traditional lectures and problem-based learning groups, but through clinical experiences in a simulated setting at selected teaching hospitals and community health facilities.
In the first four semesters of the programs, students will gain a solid understanding of the basic theoretical concepts of nursing practice across a range of fields of study.
In the fifth semester of the program, students will be introduced to the role of first level practitioner in a speciality area. Here students will have the opportunity to apply and build upon the theoretical concepts learned in previous semesters.
In the final semester of the program, students will have the opportunity to revise previously learned skills as well as develop new skills as the opportunity arises in their practical setting.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Nursing.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Students will undertake over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice in a range of clinical settings that includes hospitals and a variety of health care organisations. During their placements, students will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework to practice and develop their clinical skills in real life setting.
Students will commence their clinical placements in week five of the program. Over the first two years of the program students will normally complete 15 x 8-hour shifts per semester and in the final year students will complete extended full time clinical placements.
Students may be required to undertake clinical placements outside of the Brisbane metropolitan area and students are required to fund their travel, accommodation and daily living expenses.
Dual degree programs for the Bachelor of Nursing
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Additional application information
Overseas educated professional nurses who have successfully completed a tertiary nursing program of at least three years duration, who have recent relevant clinical experience and who meet requirements for English language proficiency will be granted up to two years of credit. In order to upgrade their qualification to degree level and to become eligible for registration as a nurse in Australia, these nurses will be required to complete one year of study to qualify for graduation from the Bachelor of Nursing program. For further details, refer School of Nursing and Midwifery web page.
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Students are required to provide evidence of immunisation against blood-borne transmissible viruses or other diseases, including Hepatitis B.
Students must obtain at the commencement of the program and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current Blue card and First Aid Certificate (including CPR).
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Additional application requirements
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Students are required to provide evidence of immunisation against blood-borne transmissible viruses or other diseases, including Hepatitis B.
Students must obtain at the commencement of the program and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current Blue card and First Aid Certificate (including CPR).
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 050456J
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approx $155)
- A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased from the School.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Nursing
Careers
Our graduates work in various healthcare settings including:
- public, private or community healthcare
- clinical practice (metropolitan and rural)
- research, academia and clinical teaching
- medical/surgical nursing
- critical care and emergency
- drug and alcohol nursing or education
- mental health
- aged care
- paediatrics and child health.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian College of Nursing
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Australian Nursing And Midwifery Accreditation Council
Program rules for the Bachelor of Nursing
To complete the Bachelor of Nursing
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Nursing, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #48 from Part A of the BN course list. Refer to the BN program rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
