Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies)
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Course overview
Choose student typeEntry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
Y61
Fees
Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $4,000
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
This course is not available to all students. To discuss your options, please make an enquiry.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
Y61
CRICOS code
083404D
Fees
International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $35,600
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Joondalup | ||
Mount Lawley | ||
South West | ||
Online | FT PT | FT PT |
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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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.
All applicants are required to be Registered Nurses in their country of origin.
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;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; 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.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- 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;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* 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
Choose student typeSemester availability
This course is not available to all students. To discuss your options, please make an enquiry.
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study full-time Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Course Structure
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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NSI1102 | Academic and Communication Skills for Nursing | 15 |
NSI1204 | Evidence Based Practice in Nursing | 15 |
NSI1205 | Legal and Ethical Requirements in Nursing | 15 |
NSI2402 | Nursing Older People | 15 |
NSI2306 | Nursing Adults 1 | 15 |
NSI2409 | Nursing Adults 2 | 15 |
NSI3503 | Children and Young People's Nursing | 15 |
NSI3612 | Research and Teaching in Nursing | 15 |
Note: The remaining 16 units will be given as an award of credit and recognition of prior learning. | ||
NUR1101 | Nursing in the Australian Healthcare System | 15 |
SCN1111 | Health Science 1 | 15 |
NPU1101 | Nursing Practice 1 | 15 |
NUM1203 | Health Assessment | 15 |
NPU1202 | Nursing Practice 2 | 15 |
NUM2307 | Mental Health and Wellbeing in Clinical Practice 1 | 15 |
NPU2303 | Nursing Practice 3 | 15 |
NUM2308 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Health and Wellness | 15 |
NPU2404 | Nursing Practice 4 | 15 |
NUM2410 | Mental Health and Wellbeing in Clinical Practice 2 | 15 |
NUM3511 | Community Health Care in Nursing and Midwifery Practice | 15 |
NPU3505 | Nursing Practice 5 | 15 |
NUR3504 | Transitioning to the Role of Registered Nurse | 15 |
NUR3605 | Nursing Leadership, Governance and Culture | 15 |
NUR3606 | Contemporary Issues in Nursing | 15 |
NPU3606 | Nursing Practice 6 | 15 |
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply comprehensive health knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical nursing situations.
- Critically analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex nursing practice.
- Anticipate and identify potential health care challenges and develop appropriate nursing strategies and solutions.
- Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies to inform nursing practice.
- Independently communicate nursing knowledge, concepts and values clearly and coherently.
- Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity and cultural competence.
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Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeFees
- AUD $4,000 - Commonwealth supported estimated 1st year indicative fee 1
1 The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Fees
- AUD $35,600 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee 1
1 The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, and has been calculated based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for each individual unit you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
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Quick guide to uni-speak
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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