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CRICOS course code: 080229E
Level of study: Undergraduate
Summary
Pursue a stimulating and diverse career as a healthcare professional with a Bachelor of Nursing from Victoria University.
Studying nursing at VU will equip you with a broad set of skills to work as a general or mental health nurse. This course will open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in healthcare.
VU’s Bachelor of Nursing will ensure that you have sound scientific knowledge and skills, as well as hands-on experience. You'll participate in simulation learning using modern technology, practising your skills in a safe environment before you work with real patients.
Your practical experience alongside expert clinicians and nurses will have you ready to register and work as a Division 1 Registered Nurse. You'll join a cohort of VU graduates known for their extensive practical experience.
If you have great communication skills, show initiative, and are patient and tactful when dealing with people from all backgrounds and cultures, nursing could be the career for you.
Careers in nursing
Nursing is a diverse and flexible career choice. You’ll be equipped to work in metropolitan, regional and rural health agencies. The number of job openings for registered nurses is expected to be high in the next five years
VU Bachelor of Nursing graduates are employed at a variety of organisations such as Royal Children’s Hospital, Royal Women’s Hospital and Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Nurses can work in areas such as:
Course structure
To attain the Bachelor of Nursing students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. meet currently accepted standards of nursing practice as determined by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMAC) National Competencies for the Registered Nurse;
2. provide culturally sensitive nursing care to the diverse Australian community;
3. provide quality nursing care in a range of healthcare settings and contexts;
4. use an evidence based approach in providing nursing care;
5. apply a health promotion and educational focus to their work;
6. undertake a team based, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approach to care;
7. have well-developed clinical decision-making and reflective practice knowledge and skills; and
8. adopt a lifelong approach to learning.
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Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
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33,000 Per Year
Read more16,500 per semester |
Feb 2023 Apr 2023 |
3 years
Full time |
St Albans Campus McKechnie Street Melbourne Victoria 3021 Australia |
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English (or equivalent). AND: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics. OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50 (no section score less than 50)
University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 169. No individual band less than 169.
VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): achieved.