Bachelor of Nursing
Western Sydney University - Parramatta
Overview
Western is ranked in the world's Top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2020). In this course you utilise our state-of-the-art clinical simulation technology that will give you a taste of what it's like to work in a real hospital ward.
You will develop the skills to interact with people of different cultures, genders and backgrounds through hands-on activities, which may include physical observation and touch. You will develop and practise these nursing skills with other students in the simulation classroom.
Prospective students should be aware that full disclosure of any issues of impairment or misconduct is a requirement when applying for nursing registration.
Students who completed secondary school education in a language other than English will be required to demonstrate IELTS proficiency of 7.0 in all bands prior to being made an offer. Students are advised to check the English language proficiency requirements on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website.
Majors
Areas of study
Application of behavioural, social and biophysical sciences in nursing and health care; conceptualising nursing; evidence-based professional nursing practice; primary health care.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Registered nurse in acute care hospitals, community health services, mental health services, disability services, rehabilitation services, aged care services, operating theatres, emergency or trauma units, forensic nursing, drug and alcohol services, work health, palliative care, oncology, nursing education, child and adolescent health.
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 | 97.65 | 100 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 70.9 | 76.2 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 60.15 | 70 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Western Sydney 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
Western Sydney University
Campus
Parramatta
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
60.15
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 292
- Campuses
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Bankstown Campbelltown Campbelltown or Orange Hawkesbury Liverpool Nirimba (Blacktown) Parramatta Parramatta City Penrith Sydney City
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 Western Sydney University. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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