About the course

Pursue your passion for health care and helping people while developing scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology, drug therapy, comprehensive health assessment and evidence-based practice. Receive hands-on experience, preparing for work in the healthcare industry upon graduation. After completing our program, apply for registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). In this program you will:

　　Gain practical skills through 800 hours of placement in clinical settings

　　Learn about anatomy and physiology

　　Understand the different health requirements for people of all ages and backgrounds

　　Appreciate cultural differences in delivering health care

　　Work with registered nurses, who will teach you latest techniques for health care 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
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Gympie
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Hervey Bay
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Caboolture
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Gympie
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Hervey Bay
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Caboolture
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Hervey Bay
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Gympie
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Caboolture
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Hervey Bay
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Gympie
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Caboolture
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Hervey Bay
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Gympie
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Caboolture
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Hervey Bay
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Gympie
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Caboolture

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the Sunshine Coast

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - successful completion with minimum score of 24 (minimum score of 4 in each of six subjects). Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) - successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3

　　IELTS (Academic)- Overall score of 7.0 with minimum 6.5 in each subtest

　　TOEFL: Paper-based -overall score of 600 with minimum essay score of 5,

　　TOEFL: Internet-based - overall score of 96 with minimum score of 24 for writing and 23 in all other sections

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 98.0

　　

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 University of the Sunshine Coast. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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