Study
Nursing

I have/will finish year 12

Once you have completed the HSC and received your ATAR/IB, you have a number of study options to kickstart your nursing career at UOW.

I am a non-school leaver

If you are a non-school leaver, a mature-age student, studying at TAFE or finishing your gap year, you have a number of options to kickstart your nursing career at UOW. 

Bachelor of Nursing

3 years

The Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for a career as a registered nurse.

Upon completion of the degree, you may be eligible to apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

BACHELOR OF NURSING

Diploma of Nursing

18 months

UOW College provides pathway options for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the UOW course that they are interested in studying.

The UOW College Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) provides students with the knowledge, skills and attributes to become an Enrolled Nurse.

Package offers are available for the UOW College Diploma of Nursing with seamless progression into the UOW Bachelor of Nursing with 48 credit points (entry to second year) following successful completion of the Diploma of Nursing and registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.

DIPLOMA OF NURSING

I am an International Student

If you are an International student, you have a number of options to study Nursing at UOW. 

Bachelor of Nursing

3 years

The Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for a career as a registered nurse.

Upon completion of the degree, you may be eligible to apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Registration with NMBA will require you to be a native English speaker, or achieve an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 7.0 in all four test categories: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.

BACHELOR OF NURSING

Diploma of Nursing

18 months 

UOW College provides pathway options for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the UOW course that they are interested in studying.

The UOW College Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) provides students with the knowledge, skills and attributes to become an Enrolled Nurse.

Package offers are available for the UOW College Diploma of Nursing with seamless progression into the UOW Bachelor of Nursing with 48 credit points (entry to second year) following successful completion of the Diploma of Nursing and registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.

DIPLOMA OF NURSING

Prior qualification

If you hold a prior qualification, the following study options are available to you. 

Learn more about upgrading your qualifications to become a registered nurse.  

Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration)

2 years

This two-year full-time course builds upon your existing undergraduate knowledge, preparing you for a career as a registered nurse. 

Please note that this course will be offered from 2025 and subject to accreditation by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

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Bachelor of Nursing

3 years

Applicants with any other nursing related qualification should apply for the Bachelor of Nursing and seek credit approval which means you could graduate in 2 years.

The Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for a career as a registered nurse. Upon completion of the degree, you may be eligible to apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

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I have finished year 10

If you have not completed your HSC, UOW College offers a Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) or Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015). This provides a pathway to further nursing studies.

Certificate III in Individual Support

5 months

UOW College provides pathway options for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the UOW course that they are interested in studying.

The CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is a 5-month course which reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential settings who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. This course is designed for domestic students studying in Australia.

On successful completion of the Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Ageing Support and subject to meeting entry requirements, you may progress to the UOW College HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. The Diploma of Nursing provides a pathway to the UOW Bachelor of Nursing.

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Certificate IV in Ageing Support

5 months

UOW College provides pathway options for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the UOW course that they are interested in studying.

On successful completion of the Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Ageing Support and subject to meeting entry requirements, you may progress to the UOW College HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. The Diploma of Nursing provides a pathway to the UOW Bachelor of Nursing.

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Go beyond the textbook:

• Practical placements are built into our industry accredited degrees. The Bachelor of Nursing degree contains 840 hours of work-based placements. Every clinical placement will develop the practical skills that you need to become a sought after graduate. 
• Diverse graduates: There are a variety of placements available from private and public hospitals to community and aged care facilities in urban or regional areas.
• Clinical learning labs: Our clinical learning laboratories use leading technology to give you the closest experience to seeing real patients.

Earn a recognised qualification:

Our health degrees are recognised by professional associations in Australia and overseas. Depending on your chosen course, health graduates qualify to apply for membership of relevant professional societies such as:

• Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council
• Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)

See individual course descriptions for more detail.

Discover your passion, then develop the specialist skills that employers want:

• Diverse graduates: At UOW, the skills you will learn are highly-transferable across a range of careers. We focus on producing graduates who can work in a diversity of health care settings including rural and regional Australian, as well as internationally.
• Specialist skills: Further your career with a specialist postgraduate qualification, or contribute to the advancement of health knowledge through a research degree. Our postgraduate curriculum reflects the latest approach to health and medical education, and incorporates existing and emerging information technologies.

A degree from UOW opens doors:

• Industry collaboration: UOW has a strong research reputation in collaboration with industry, and partnerships with major health providers such as Workcover and Health NSW. 
• Access to experts: You'll learn first-hand from professional nurses, doctors, dietitians, exercise physiologists, medical scientists, health administrators and researchers, and study in the home of ground-breaking health and medicine research.
• Be rewarded: Earn an industry sponsored scholarship.
• Give back: From your first year, you will have opportunities to participate in a wide range of volunteer and enrichment activities in the community. These will assist you in developing real-world skills and ready for a career in health and medicine.
• Get noticed: Gain valuable real-world experience, and make professional connections that will help launch your career, with a professional health placement.