Bachelor of Nursing

Play a critical role in the healthcare system when you study nursing at UOW. You will learn to provide care for people with acute, chronic and complex health conditions as you train to play this essential role in the healthcare system. Understand your integral role in the treatment of individuals, families, communities and build your knowledge and experience in nursing theory.

On completion of this degree, you will have developed an increased awareness of cultural, legal and ethical influences of the nursing profession and be prepared to enter a rewarding career. You'll benefit by learning from recognised and passionate leaders in their fields in this flexible yet rigorous program.

You will learn core fundamentals across practical and theoretical subjects in the first year of your degree before deciding which minors and electives to focus on from the second year.

You will have opportunities to apply theory to practice in modern simulated supported learning environments, prior to undertaking workplace experience. During the course, you will attend 21 weeks of workplace experience in hospitals, aged care, and community facilities. You will be immersed in the field of nursing where you will care for people, putting into practice what you have learned in simulated tutorials.

Throughout this degree, you will gain hands-on experience and make meaningful professional connections.