Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  It is desirable that all applicants have completed study in a science related subject at WACE - general or ATAR level.

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

• English Language requirements (Band 5)

  In addition to satisfying ECU minimum English standard requirements for this course, all applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. (https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills)

  These requirements are as follows:

  • IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the three components of listening, reading, and speaking, and a minimum score of 6.5 in the writing component.  This includes IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR).
    Note: Test results must be from one test sitting or two test sittings in a 12-month period.  When using two test sittings, no score in any component of the test(s) for either test sitting can be below 6.5, or
     
  • Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the three components of listening, reading, and speaking), and a minimum score of C+ in the writing component from any profession specific OET.
    Note: Test results must be from one test sitting or two test sittings in a 12-month period.  When using two test sittings, no score in any component of the test(s) for either test sitting can be below C+, or
     
  • Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 66 and a minimum score of 66 in each of the three communicative skills of listening, reading, and speaking, and a minimum score of 56 in the communicative skill of writing,
    Note: Test results must be from one test sitting or two test sittings in a 12-month period.  When using two test sittings, no score in any component of the test(s) for either test sitting can be below 56, or
     
  • TOEFL iBT^ 
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency^ 

  ^Please refer to the School of Nursing and Midwifery Band 5 English Proficiency Band requirements for details of the required individual test scores and test validity periods at https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/english-proficiency-bands.

  Alternatively, if English is your primary language and you have completed education in English in a recognised country, this may be accepted.  Please refer to the School of Nursing and Midwifery Band 5 English Proficiency Band requirements for details of the approved combined prior education pathways and recognised countries at https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/english-proficiency-bands.

  ECU’s minimum English standard requirements for this course may be satisfied with one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  It is desirable that all applicants have completed study in a science related subject at WACE - general or ATAR level.

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

• English Language requirements (Band 5)

  In addition to satisfying ECU minimum English standard requirements for this course, all applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. (https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills)

  These requirements are as follows:

  • IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the three components of listening, reading, and speaking, and a minimum score of 6.5 in the writing component.  This includes IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR).
    Note: Test results must be from one test sitting or two test sittings in a 12-month period.  When using two test sittings, no score in any component of the test(s) for either test sitting can be below 6.5, or
     
  • Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the three components of listening, reading, and speaking), and a minimum score of C+ in the writing component from any profession specific OET.
    Note: Test results must be from one test sitting or two test sittings in a 12-month period.  When using two test sittings, no score in any component of the test(s) for either test sitting can be below C+, or
     
  • Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 66 and a minimum score of 66 in each of the three communicative skills of listening, reading, and speaking, and a minimum score of 56 in the communicative skill of writing,
    Note: Test results must be from one test sitting or two test sittings in a 12-month period.  When using two test sittings, no score in any component of the test(s) for either test sitting can be below 56, or
     
  • TOEFL iBT^ 
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency^ 

  ^Please refer to the School of Nursing and Midwifery Band 5 English Proficiency Band requirements for details of the required individual test scores and test validity periods at https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/english-proficiency-bands.

  Alternatively, if English is your primary language and you have completed education in English in a recognised country, this may be accepted.  Please refer to the School of Nursing and Midwifery Band 5 English Proficiency Band requirements for details of the approved combined prior education pathways and recognised countries at https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/english-proficiency-bands.

  ECU’s minimum English standard requirements for this course may be satisfied with one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup, South West

Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup, South West

Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup

Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup

Course Structure

C33|8

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Course notes

Important course notes

• Clinical or professional work placement requirement

  Students are required to successfully complete 800 hours of clinical practice hours as part this Course.

  All students enrolled in this Course must be registered as a student with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) prior to the commencement of their studies. Students do not need to apply for registration with NMBA, the University will automatically register all students in the Course prior to commencing.

  Students enrolled in entry-to-practice programs will be required to travel to professional experience placements in a variety of health services within the region of the campus they are enrolled and may be required to travel to other regions of Western Australia. Students enrolled at ECU South West will be required to travel to Perth for some clinical placements. Students are responsible for any travel and accommodation related costs. Professional experience placements require rostered shifts covering the 24-hour period, inclusive of weekends and public holidays. Students are expected not to undertake paid employment during a period of full-time professional experience placement, as it is a requirement that students have sufficient breaks between shifts.

  Attendance requirements

  Students will undertake clinical practicum during the hours laid down by their host clinical agency. These full-time clinical blocks may occur at times outside the identified semester weeks.

  Additionally, pre-identified clinical practicum periods may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside of the School's control.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfil their duty of care, students are required to complete clinical practice orientation, risk management training, and obtain various screening, vaccinations and clearances as appropriate on commencement of the course and in subsequent semesters. A list of these requirements is accessible on the School of Nursing and Midwifery website.

  Due to the practical nature of the nursing and midwifery professions and protection of the public, there are inherent requirements applicable to this course that may impact upon the success of some potential students. Applicants and students with a disability or other issue likely to impact on their ability to perform in practice are encouraged to contact the Associate Dean, Work Integrated Learning to discuss their situation.

  More information can be found at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/nursing-and-midwifery/nursing-and-midwifery-clinical-placements

  There are vaccination or other similar requirements that apply to placements, including those imposed by government or third-party placement hosts, which must be completed as a component of this course. Potential students should consider this requirement before enrolling in this course and discuss with the course coordinator if this raises any concerns. Students may not be able to complete placement units if they are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact on their ability to complete this course.

  Professional practice rules

  Registered nurse standards for practice.

  Professional codes of conduct.

• Registration

  Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required to practice in the profession.

  Graduates are entitled to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practice as a registered nurse.

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply evidence-based nursing practice to address health priorities in all healthcare contexts.
2. Incorporate digital and information literacy skills within professional practice to inform the delivery of care.
3. Effectively communicate and collaborate within an interprofessional context, to sustain culturally safe, therapeutic and professional relationships.
4. Demonstrate lifelong learning through critical reflection and ongoing development within professional practice.
5. Integrate knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, quality nursing care, responsive to the needs of people across the lifespan.
6. Incorporate culturally safe and competent care within all aspects of professional practice when working collaboratively with patients, families and communities.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup, South West

Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup

Course Structure

C33|8

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Course notes

Important course notes

• Clinical or professional work placement requirement

  Students are required to successfully complete 800 hours of clinical practice hours as part this Course.

  All students enrolled in this Course must be registered as a student with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) prior to the commencement of their studies. Students do not need to apply for registration with NMBA, the University will automatically register all students in the Course prior to commencing.

  Students enrolled in entry-to-practice programs will be required to travel to professional experience placements in a variety of health services within the region of the campus they are enrolled and may be required to travel to other regions of Western Australia. Students enrolled at ECU South West will be required to travel to Perth for some clinical placements. Students are responsible for any travel and accommodation related costs. Professional experience placements require rostered shifts covering the 24-hour period, inclusive of weekends and public holidays. Students are expected not to undertake paid employment during a period of full-time professional experience placement, as it is a requirement that students have sufficient breaks between shifts.

  Attendance requirements

  Students will undertake clinical practicum during the hours laid down by their host clinical agency. These full-time clinical blocks may occur at times outside the identified semester weeks.

  Additionally, pre-identified clinical practicum periods may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside of the School's control.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfil their duty of care, students are required to complete clinical practice orientation, risk management training, and obtain various screening, vaccinations and clearances as appropriate on commencement of the course and in subsequent semesters. A list of these requirements is accessible on the School of Nursing and Midwifery website.

  Due to the practical nature of the nursing and midwifery professions and protection of the public, there are inherent requirements applicable to this course that may impact upon the success of some potential students. Applicants and students with a disability or other issue likely to impact on their ability to perform in practice are encouraged to contact the Associate Dean, Work Integrated Learning to discuss their situation.

  More information can be found at https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/nursing-and-midwifery/nursing-and-midwifery-clinical-placements

  There are vaccination or other similar requirements that apply to placements, including those imposed by government or third-party placement hosts, which must be completed as a component of this course. Potential students should consider this requirement before enrolling in this course and discuss with the course coordinator if this raises any concerns. Students may not be able to complete placement units if they are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact on their ability to complete this course.

  Professional practice rules

  Registered nurse standards for practice.

  Professional codes of conduct.

• Registration

  Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required to practice in the profession.

  Graduates are entitled to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practice as a registered nurse.

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply evidence-based nursing practice to address health priorities in all healthcare contexts.
2. Incorporate digital and information literacy skills within professional practice to inform the delivery of care.
3. Effectively communicate and collaborate within an interprofessional context, to sustain culturally safe, therapeutic and professional relationships.
4. Demonstrate lifelong learning through critical reflection and ongoing development within professional practice.
5. Integrate knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, quality nursing care, responsive to the needs of people across the lifespan.
6. Incorporate culturally safe and competent care within all aspects of professional practice when working collaboratively with patients, families and communities.

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $5,250 - Commonwealth supported estimated 1st year indicative fee ¹

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Career Opportunities

ECU’s partnership programs give you the opportunity to do most of your practical placements in one health service, allowing you access to helpful resources and networking opportunities. These unique partnership programs are available at healthcare facilities including Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group, North Metropolitan Health Service Mental Health, Ramsay Health Care and Western Australian Country Health Service.

Possible future job titles

Nurse, Registered Nurse

Similar courses to consider

• Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing)/Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $42,900 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee ¹

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Career Opportunities

ECU’s partnership programs give you the opportunity to do most of your practical placements in one health service, allowing you access to helpful resources and networking opportunities. These unique partnership programs are available at healthcare facilities including Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group, North Metropolitan Health Service Mental Health, Ramsay Health Care and Western Australian Country Health Service.

Possible future job titles

Nurse, Registered Nurse

Similar courses to consider

• Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing)/Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)