Course

Bachelor of Nursing

Federation University Australia · Victoria · Science, Medicine & Health

Bachelor On Campus

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Key facts

University: Federation University Australia
Location: Victoria, Australia
Qualification: Bachelor
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
Next start: 25 Jan 2027 · Early Semester 1, 2027 (Nursing)
Study area: Science, Medicine & Health

Start dates

Early Semester 1, 2027 (Nursing), 2027 Starts 25 January 2027
Semester 1, 2027, 2027 Starts 1 March 2027
Early Semester 2, 2027 (Nursing), 2027 Starts 28 June 2027 Federation University Gippsland
Semester 2, 2027, 2027 Starts 26 July 2027 Federation University Gippsland

English language requirements

IELTS Academic — 7 overall
Academic IELTS with an overall score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 7 in listening, reading and speaking and a minimum score of 6.5 in writing, or equivalent Refer to the professional recognition section for NMBA registration requirements.

Academic entry requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent.

About this course

Imagine knowing at the end of each day that you have had a positive influence on someone’s wellbeing. As a nurse, you will connect with a diverse range of patients on an intimate level and help them through difficult times at all life stages. Federation will guide, support and connect you with opportunities on your journey to becoming a Registered nurse. You will learn to use clinical reasoning and evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes. You will: learn to support a diverse group of patients in a variety of clinical settings gain practical experience across acute medical, and surgical nursing, mental health, aged care, and community care undertake 800 hours of supervised placement in Victoria (or even overseas), putting your new skills into practice. Once you have completed your course, your registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) enables you to work anywhere in Australia. Course specifics First year anatomy & physiology communication for health professions professional, legal and ethical decision making person-centred nursing practice evidence-based practice and research primary health Second year health promotion pathophysiology and pharmacology applied to person-centred nursing practice mental health nursing health and cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people many technical nursing skills Third year leadership for health practice management of deteriorating patient nursing people with chronic conditions transitioning into nursing practice application of evidence-based practice and research There are many career opportunities outside of hospitals such as diabetes educator, community health nurse, school nurse, practice nurse and hospital in the home. Wherever you work, your career will be challenging, stimulating, and rewarding.You may even move into a specialised areas including midwifery or paramedicine. Clinical placements Our connections to hospitals and healthcare partners across Victoria will set up you up for success with placements and employment opportunities. We have long-established partnerships with organisations including: Ballarat Community Health Grampians Health Dhelkaya Health Monash Health St John of God Health Care Knox Private Hospital Bass Coast Health Latrobe Regional Hospital Gippsland hospitals (West Gippsland, Central Gippsland and Bairnsdale) Overseas opportunities Combine study and travel for a unique overseas experience with the help of our Global Professional School. In 2023, 16 Federation nursing students did their clinical placements in Nepal through the New Colombo Plan Mobility program. This Australian Government initiative supports undergraduates to study in 40 locations in the Indo-Pacific region. Course delivery Blended delivery (domestic) students will mostly study online but will be on campus for intensive blocks each semester. Diploma of Nursing graduates may apply for second year at Berwick, Churchill, Mt Helen or Bass Coast (Wonthaggi). Students applying for the Bachelor or Nursing at Bass Coast are made aware during the application process that they will undertake their clinical placements at Bass Coast Health, Wonthaggi for the duration of their degree. Alternative venues will be organised if the clinical placement focus is not offered at Wonthaggi Hospital. This course does not follow the standard published academic calendar. Current Year 12 students whose primary residence is in a regional or remote area may be eligible to apply for this course through the Regional and Remote Entry Scheme. Eligible students can apply using the reduced Guaranteed ATAR and specific VTAC codes. https://www.federation.edu.au/study/information/high-school-students/early-offer-program/guaranteed…

Bachelor of Nursing is a bachelor course at Federation University Australia in Victoria. It is listed as 3 years of study. Published intakes include Early Semester 1, 2027 (Nursing), 2027, Semester 1, 2027, 2027, Early Semester 2, 2027 (Nursing), 2027. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 7.

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