About the course

The Bachelor of Nursing from Charles Sturt University has led the way for nurses for more than 40 years. Our undergraduate students are part of the university’s proud nursing tradition, joining the ranks of Charles Sturt University graduates across Australia who are known for their resilience, versatility and adaptability. You'll graduate industry-ready and prepared for your role as a registered nurse.

　　Career opportunities

　　Our Bachelor of Nursing graduates are recognised for their critical thinking, diversity and professionalism. Many Charles Sturt University-educated nurses have received overseas recognition and now work internationally. When you graduate, you'll be a registered nurse ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, you could:

　　Work in public and private healthcare facilities

　　From emergency situations to post-procedure care, nurses are needed in public and private hospitals and health facilities, community health centres, defence forces, primary and secondary industries, insurance, justice health, mental health, and workplace health and safety. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Session 1 (February), 2024	Port Macquarie
Session 1 (February), 2024	Bathurst
Session 1 (February), 2024	North Wagga
Session 1 (February), 2024	Thurgoona
Session 1 (February), 2024	Dubbo
Session 2 (July), 2024	Bathurst
Session 1 (February), 2025	Port Macquarie
Session 1 (February), 2025	Bathurst
Session 1 (February), 2025	Dubbo
Session 1 (February), 2025	North Wagga
Session 1 (February), 2025	Thurgoona
Session 2 (July), 2025	Port Macquarie
Session 2 (July), 2025	Bathurst
Session 1 (February), 2026	Bathurst
Session 1 (February), 2026	Dubbo
Session 1 (February), 2026	North Wagga
Session 1 (February), 2026	Thurgoona
Session 1 (February), 2026	Port Macquarie
Session 2 (July), 2026	Bathurst

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Charles Sturt University

Minimum Selection Rank required for consideration: 65.00

　　Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) where the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 65 or equivalent is achieved

　　OR

　　A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR

　　OR

　　A completed AQF Certificate III studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent.

　　OR

　　Partial completion of an AQF Diploma, of at least 50%, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent.

　　A completed AQF Diploma studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent.

　　OR

　　A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate from an Australian university (or equivalent), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Overall Grade Average or Score achieved.

　　OR

　　Successful completion of a minimum of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the overall Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.A completed Certificate IV in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

　　OR

　　A completed Diploma in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

　　OR

　　A completed Advanced Certificate in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

　　OR

　　A completed Advanced Diploma in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

　　OR

　　A completed Hospital Certificate in Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse

　　AND

　　Must have achieved the minimum English requirements as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia?s English language skills registration standards.

　　OR

　　An Academic IELTS with a minimum overall score of 7.0 with no score below 7 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent

　　TOEFL IBT - 94

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) - 25

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Charles Sturt University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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