Bachelor of Nursing
Australian Catholic University - Blacktown
Overview
The Bachelor of Nursing develops caring professional nurses who are proactive and adaptable, competent and ethical clinicians, and creative and critical thinkers. Across the course, theory is consistently embedded in clinical practice through the inclusion of one Integrating Practice unit every semester. Students will undertake clinical placements in a variety of areas including aged care, community nursing, high dependency nursing, medical/surgical nursing, mental health, paediatrics, palliative care, and perioperative nursing. Students may also choose to engage with communities overseas and gain unique educational and cultural experiences working in care facilities in developing countries.
Applicants who have completed an approved and accredited Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled – Division 2 Nursing) and hold current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) can apply for the Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses – Diploma of Nursing Entry). Applicants with any other related qualification should apply for this Bachelor of Nursing and seek credit approval.
Majors
Areas of study
Nursing.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Registered nurse in a range of settings including medical/surgical nursing, paediatric nursing, aged care, community care, developmental and disability care, maternal and infant care, emergency and critical care, operating theatres, nursing education and administration.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 89 | 99 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 63.35 | 68.35 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 48.85 | 58.5 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Australian Catholic University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
Australian Catholic University
Campus
Blacktown
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
48.85
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- VIC
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 321
- Campuses
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Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at Australian Catholic University. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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