You are here

HomeStudySearch CoursesCoursesUOW CoursesBachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing

Play an essential role in healthcare. Support patients in their most vulnerable state. Expand your career.

For personalised assistance with UOW courses, please reach out to our Future Students Team:

Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

For other UOW contact details, click here.

For personalised assistance with UOW courses, please reach out to our Future Students Team:

Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

For other UOW contact details, click here.

If you’re planning to study at UOW immediately after finishing your HSC, International Baccalaureate (IB), or an interstate equivalent, you can apply for Early Admission to this course. Applications can be submitted via the UOW Early Admission website during the designated period, usually June – August each year.

Students can also apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

If you’re a non-school leaver (e.g., completed Year 12 previously and/or have a TAFE qualification or equivalent), you can apply directly to UOW.

Before applying, please review the requirements, intakes, and deadlines for your chosen degree.

International students are encouraged to apply with the support of an approved UOW agent. An agent can help navigate the application process and ensure that you submit all necessary documentation. For your nearest agent, please see our agent list.

Alternatively, if you would like to apply directly (without an agent), you can start the process through our Apply Online portal. Please note, some applicants will not be eligible to apply directly and will be prompted to apply via an agent.

International students who are studying an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside of Australia may choose to apply through UOW Early Admission, and/or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Need help?

Contact the UOW Future Students Team:

For more details about this course

Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Year ?
Campus ?
ATAR-SR ?
65
IBAS ?
24.25
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time or negotiated part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2026
  • NURS Autumn A 2026
  • NURS Spring A 2026
Codes
UAC: 757101
UAC: 757111
UOW: 3212

Overview

The Bachelor of Nursing is designed for individuals interested in becoming a registered nurse. 

Registered nurses play an important role in the healthcare system and are involved in a range of activities that are designed to provide care and support to people with acute, chronic and complex health conditions. Registered nurses are integral in the treatment of individuals, families, communities and whole populations. 

While studying nursing at UOW, you will develop an increased understanding of how social, cultural, economic, legal, political and ethical forces impact the nursing profession and health care. There will also be plenty of opportunities to apply theory to practice during 21 weeks of professional workplace experience undertaken in hospitals, aged care and community facilities. You will be immersed in all elements of nursing throughout your studies to ensure you are ready for your transition to practice. 

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Nursing may be eligible for up to 48 points of credit for prior learning (CPL) and direct entry into second year*. 

UOW nursing graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects with 91% in full-time employment within four months of graduating (QILT, 2023).

See the course handbook for more information.

* Students who have successfully completed the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121 or HLT54115) are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Nursing at UOW either directly through UOW Apply or via UAC under the Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses – HLT54121 or HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing Entry). 

Applicants must hold an approved and accredited Diploma of Nursing and current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Upon meeting these requirements and receiving admission approval, students may be granted 48 credit points towards their degree, enabling them to complete the program in two years of full-time study. 

Students approved for direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing must also attend a compulsory orientation and complete short online modules before commencing the Bachelor of Nursing with credit for prior learning. 

See more

Careers

  • Clinical Nurse Consultant
  • Clinical Nurse Educator
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Drug and Alcohol Specialist
  • Critical Care Nurse
  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Manager
  • Registered Nurse
  • Residential Manager
  • Specialist Nurse
  • Perioperative Nurse
  • Primary Health Care Nurse
  • Nursing Academic
  • Nurse Researcher

See more

Accreditation & professional recognition

The Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and is listed as an approved program of study on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) website. 

Graduates may be eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) through the NMBA, subject to meeting the registration standards, including English language proficiency.

The NMBA requires an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in each subtest: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Test results must be obtained within two years of applying for registration. Therefore, graduates will need to undertake another IELTS test to meet these requirements, even if the necessary scores were achieved prior to enrolling in the Bachelor of Nursing. 

For information regarding registration standards, visit the NMBA website.

Admissions information

More detail

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available. For eligible domestic students, Australian government funding will contribute towards your tuition fees. The remaining proportion, known as a student contribution, will depend on when you begin study (enrolment year) and study area. Read more domestic student fees and CSPs.

  • Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW

    Application Deadline
    Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.

    ApplicationDate
    Domestic (UAC Early Bird)30 September, 2025
    International9 December, 2025
    Domestic (direct)31 December, 2025
    Domestic (UAC final round)29 January, 2026

    Session Details
    You will study in non-standard sessions across your degree. These dates are updated each year and you will need to review them throughout the duration of your degree.

    Search all courses