Bachelor of Nursing

Aged care nurse
Clinical audit nurse
Community health nurse
Critical care nurse
Division one nurse
Emergency care nurse
General practice nurse
Gerontic nurse
Health promotion officer
Healthcare recruiter
IVF nurse
Mental health nurse
Nurse
Occupational health nurse
Oncology nurse
Paediatric nurse
Palliative care nurse
Peri-operative nurse
Primary health nurse
Registered nurse
Remote area nurse
Research nurse
School nurse

On successful completion, you will be eligible to apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a registered nurse.

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course.  Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes.  To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual course structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current unit information and cost, click on the individual unit name below, or click here to view current unit information and cost for ALL units.

On-campus: 10-12 hours per week and 20-25 hours online study
Blended delivery: 30-40 hours online study and a week compulsory on campus intensive teaching block each semester

This course requires a total of 800  placement hours across 20 weeks.

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)

Pre-requisites:
Units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 25 in English.

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Guaranteed ATAR

This course has a guaranteed ATAR.
If you meet the course pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this course with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.

Subject Adjustments
A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, any Mathematics or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study.  Overall maximum of 5 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)
Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.  For further information go to Federation University Australia SEAS information and the Federation University Australia website

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Minimum requirements
Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as the FedUni Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Selection ranking: Entry into this course is competitive with only a limited number of places available at each campus. The volume of applications received exceed the number of places available and therefore meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer. Federation students with previous higher education studies or a cognate VET qualification will be given preference. 

English language requirement

Academic IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with no individual band less than 7.0; OET with a minimum score of B in each component; TOEFL IBT 94 with no less than 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing; Pearson 65 (no band less than 65). Refer to the professional recognition section for NMBA registration requirements.

Extra requirements

Essential requirements for selection and application:
English language proficiency for Nursing and Midwifery
Compulsory: Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency either by providing a written declaration that English is their primary language or evidence that they have achieved the minimum English language test results as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard.
So that we can assess your eligibility, you will need to complete and submit the 'Nursing and Midwifery English Language requirements' form.  This should be completed prior to; or directly after, you have submitted your online application.  We will be notified of your submission via email. Complete the Nursing and Midwifery English language requirements form.

Essential requirements for enrolment or graduation:
Immunisation
Compulsory: Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status.
Working with children check
Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au

Police record check
Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274

Immunisations

Compulsary: Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status.

NDIS Work Screening Test:
Compulsory: Applications will be required to undertake a NDIS Work Screening Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.

Mask Fit Testing:Compulsory: Applicants will be required to complete mask fit testing prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.

Inherant Requirements for pre-registration Nursing

The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.

VTAC application: Yes

VTAC code: 3700510331 (Mt Helen), 3700710331 (Churchill), 3701810331 (Berwick), 3702410331 (Blended Delivery - Mt Helen), 3702510331 (Blended Delivery - Gippsland), 3702610331 (Blended Delivery - Berwick), 3702710331 (Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi)

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: HN5

2024 Indicative Fees

Fee Type: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

$4,445 student contribution amount

A Commonwealth Supported Place is subsidised by the Australian Government.  Your fees (student contribution amount) are set on an annual basis by the government and are determined by the discipline area and band of your individual units, not the overall course.  Each unit falls into a band which determines the student contribution.

2024 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range between $4,445 Band 1 to $16,323 Band 4.  To find the Band, EFTSL and contribution amount for each unit, check the Sample Structure or refer to the 2024 unit listing.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and the indicative amount should be used as a guide only.  It is based on a typical enrolment for a student undertaking the first year of study in this course.  For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed.  Total cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.

Other fees

You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Fee assistance

You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of all or part of your student contribution.  You may also be eligible to defer payment of your SSAF through a SA-HELP loan.

Scholarships

Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs.  Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.

Can your studies count towards a degree with us? Use our online Credit Search to get the details on completing your studies sooner.

Applicants are not permitted to defer admission.

Essential requirements for enrolment or graduation: Working with children check Compulsory. Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. Police record check Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. Immunisations Compulsory: Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status.  Students undertaking placement at some agencies will be required to undertake a NDIS Work Screening Check. National Police Records Checks and NDIS Work Screening Checks are at the students's own expense. Inherent Requirements English Language Skills requirements – IELTS of 7 in all bands.

Essential requirements for admission - Federation University Australia

To help you get the most from your online learning experience, it's important that you own or have frequent access to a fast and reliable computer that's ideally not more than two years old.

You will also need frequent access to a reliable high-speed internet connection.  You should expect to use approximately 5GB of data each month, per unit, just for study use.

For further information, visit the Minimum IT requirements for studying online webpage.

A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

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