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Bachelor of Nursing CRICOS 103159J Course Code BNURS20

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Entry IELTS 7.0 or equivalent
Duration
  • Full time
  • 3 Year(s)
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Fees
  • $34,530 Per Year
Campus
  • Moorabbin

This course is not available for International Students

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Nursing at Holmesglen develops the theoretical knowledge, clinical skills and professional capabilities needed to become a Registered Nurse. The degree is underpinned by person-centred, holistic and evidence-based care, preparing you to provide safe and effective nursing care across a range of healthcare settings.<p><p>Through a combination of nursing theory, practical clinical learning and extensive clinical placements, you'll develop skills in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, communication, critical thinking and nursing care, while building an understanding of the professional, ethical and legal responsibilities of nursing practice.</p><p><p>The degree is accredited by the <a href="https://www.anmac.org.au/">Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)</a>. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the <a href="https://www.ahpra.gov.au/">Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)</a> as a Registered Nurse, subject to meeting the registration requirements.</p>

Career Opportunities

  • Registered Nurse

Pathway to further studies

  • Graduates of Holmesglen's Bachelor of Bachelor of Nursing may apply to study a postgraduate degree at a range of universities

Studying the Bachelor of Nursing at Holmesglen

Study the Bachelor of Nursing at Holmesglen's <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/about-us/campuses/moorabbin">Moorabbin campus</a>, where you'll develop your nursing skills through theory, simulation-based learning and clinical practice in environments designed to reflect contemporary healthcare settings.<p>You'll train in the <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/about-us/our-institute/our-facilities/facilities-for-hire/holmesglen-simulation-centre">Holmesglen Simulation Centre</a>, which includes fully equipped clinical wards, simulated apartments, skills laboratories, science laboratories and immersive learning environments. These facilities allow you to practise clinical skills and work through realistic patient-care scenarios in a supervised learning environment.<p>Your learning extends into real healthcare environments through supervised clinical placements across Victoria, with experience in areas including aged care, acute and sub-acute care, community health, mental health, paediatrics and high-dependency nursing. You'll be supported by Holmesglen nursing academic staff with relevant industry and higher education teaching experience.<p>Your studies are also supported through <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/course-resources/it-help-and-online-tools#accordion-a099c8bf38-item-2b760ff310">Brightspace</a> and Holmesglen's <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/library">library services</a>, providing access to learning materials, assessments, collaboration tools and digital resources.

Entry Requirements

<strong>Age requirements</strong><br>Applicants must be at least 18 at the commencement of the course.<p><strong>Academic requirements</strong><br>Successful completion of VCE Year 12, or overseas equivalent. Applicants can access information on whether their overseas qualification is equivalent to the VCE Year 12 at Assessment of overseas qualification for VCE equivalence - Year 12 - Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority<p>Applicants must have:<p><strong>English language proficiency of:</strong><br>• IELTS test (Academic), with a minimum overall score of 7 and component scores of, Listening-7, Reading-7, Speaking-7 and Writing- 6.5 OR<br>• Cambridge (C1 Advanced) with a minimum overall score of 178, and component scores as listening -175, reading-179, speaking- 194 and writing- 180 OR<br>• Cambridge (C2 Proficiency) with a minimum overall score of 185, and component scores as listening -185, reading- 185, speaking- 185 and writing- 176 OR<br>• OET with a minimum component score in listening-350, reading-360, speaking-360 and writing -350 OR<br>• PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 63 and component scores of, listening- 58, reading-59, speaking -76 and writing - 60 OR<br>• TOEFL iBT with a minimum overall score of 91 and component scores as, listening- 22, reading-22, writing-23, and speaking 24<p><a href="https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills/Accepted-English-language-tests.aspx">AHPRA Accepted English Language tests</a><p><strong>Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)</strong><br>All applicants must complete an online Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test. Applicants must achieve a minimum a Level 5 for both the English and Maths Initial Assessments to be eligible to undertake the course.<p><strong>Advanced standing</strong><br>Applicants who have successfully completed one of the following qualifications may be eligible for credit towards the Bachelor of Nursing degree:<br>• HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing,<br>• HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing<br>• HLT51607 Diploma of Nursing<p>Certified copies of relevant qualifications to be provided advanced standing is applied for.<p><strong>Important Dates for Your Studies</strong><br>Stay informed about important academic dates throughout your course, including teaching periods, holidays and key deadlines. Visit our <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/higher-education-study/Higher-Education-Admissions-and-Academic-Information">Higher Education Admissions and Academic Information</a> page for the latest academic calendar.

Advanced standing

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Read more about gaining advanced standing and credits.

Course Structure

TimeTable

All new students commencing in a higher education course must attend the School of Nursing orientation week.<p><strong>Days on Campus</strong><br>• 1st year: Wednesday and Friday 8am to 6pm<br>• 2nd year: Thursday and Friday 8am to 8pm<br>• 3rd year: Monday and Tuesday 8am to 6pm<p><br><strong>Mode of study:</strong>Full-time, on-campus face-to-face delivery.<p><strong>Major Studies</strong><br>Acute care nursing, aged care, communication, community nursing, comprehensive acute and chronic nursing care, ethics and law, health and wellbeing, human biology, Indigenous health, mental health nursing, paediatric nursing, palliative care, pharmacology, rehabilitation therapies, research and evidence-based practice, society and culture.<p><strong>Clinical Placement</strong><br>Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing undertake 880 hours of supervised clinical practice across the three years of the program. Students encounter a variety of clinical settings including aged care, rehabilitation, community settings, mental health, paediatrics, high dependency and acute medical surgical wards in both metropolitan and regional hospitals and health care services.<p><strong>Course Requirements</strong><br>To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Nursing, you must successfully complete 144 credit points comprising 24 core subjects. Subjects are organised into three themes of study: Nursing Theory and Concepts, Integrated Clinical Practice and Professional Perspectives.
Unit code Unit name Credit points
NSG110220 Bioscience foundations 1 8
NSG110320 Integrated clinical practice 1 4
NSG110120 Nursing 1: The individual, health and communication 6
NSG110420 Professional studies 1: The health context and nursing profession 6
NSG120220 Bioscience foundations 2 8
NSG120320 Integrated clinical practice 2 6
NSG120120 Nursing 2: Foundations of care 6
NSG120420 Professional studies 2: Law and ethics 4
Unit code Unit name Credit points
NSG210220 Integrated and supportive care A: Care of the older person and rehabilitation 6
NSG210320 Integrated clinical practice 3 8
NSG210120 Nursing 3: Nursing care A 6
NSG210420 Professional studies 3: Research in nursing 4
NSG220220 Integrated and supportive care B: Mental health 6
NSG220320 Integrated clinical practice 4 8
NSG220120 Nursing 4: Nursing care B 6
NSG220420 Professional studies 4: Indigenous culture and health 4
Unit code Unit name Credit points
NSG310220 Integrated and supportive care C: Primary health and community nursing 6
NSG310320 Integrated clinical practice 5 8
NSG310120 Nursing 5: Nursing care C – Living with chronic, complex illness and disability 6
NSG310420 Professional studies 5: Readiness for practice A 4
NSG320220 Integrated and supportive care D: Care of the younger person 6
NSG320320 Integrated clinical practice 6 8
NSG320120 Nursing 6: Nursing care D – Clinical deterioration 6
NSG320420 Professional studies 6: Readiness for practice B 4

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

For details of credit points, learning outcomes, weekly contact hours, assessments, pre-requisites, co-requisites, download the Bachelor of Nursing summary (PDF - 395kb).

For details on the profile of students undertaking this course, download the Bachelor of Nursing student profile (PDF - 201kb).

For details on ATAR-based offers, download the 2026 ATAR-based offers for the Bachelor of Nursing (PDF- 131kb).

For details of fees per unit, download the Bachelor of Nursing - Full Fee 2027 (PDF- 224kb).

For details of fees per unit for Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students, download the Bachelor of Nursing 2027 tuition fees (PDF- 225kb).

How to apply

Apply Via Agent

Holmesglen recommends international students apply through one of our accredited student recruitment agents. This will assist you in the preparation of all application documents and ensure that you are well counselled on the Australian Government's Genuine Student (GS) requirements for International students. Further information of the GS requirement is available at: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

To find out more, visit How to Apply for International Students.

If you have further questions about your application, please contact our International Centre:

T: 03 9564 1703

E: international.admissions@holmesglen.edu.au

Visit How to Apply for more information on the application process.

Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Nursing accredited by The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMAC) and registered with Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

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Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
International Fee $34,530 Per Year
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost
Materials fee $735 Per Course

All fees are indicative only. Holmesglen reviews its tuition fees and charges annually. You will be required to pay the current fee that applies from the beginning of the next study period.

Additional Course Cost

The indicative additional course costs for this course are as detailed below. <br>This is for items including, but not limited to: <br>• Nursing student uniform is 'Scrubs' - Navy Blue Colour - approximately $110 <br>• Strong, non-slip Sturdy Black Shoes - covering entire foot approximately $150 <br>• Stethoscope $79.95 - $99 <br>• Watch with second hand $15 - $50 <br>• Protective eyewear $5 - $25. Identification badge $20 - $30 <br>• National Police Check approximately $50 yearly (using Fit to Work). <br>• Working with Children's Check approximately $130.00. Free if applying as a volunteer <br>• NDIS workers screening check - approximately $130.00 <br>• Various Australian Immunisations approximately $500 dependent on previous vaccinations and GP billing <br>• Rural clinical placement costs dependent on the type of accommodation and length of clinical placement.

An additional administration fee may apply where the application is submitted directly to Holmesglen and not through a Holmesglen-approved education agent.

<a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/international-student-study/international-fees-and-funding" title="View detailed information on fees, payments and refunds">View detailed information on fees, payments and refunds here.</a>

Tuition Fee Protection Service

The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is an initiative of the Australian Government to assist international students whose education providers are unable to fully deliver their course of study for which tuition fees are paid. <a title="Tuition Protection Service" href="https://www.education.gov.au/tps" target="_blank">Read more about the TPS</a>

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Holmesglen's Bachelor of Nursing is a three-year, full-time degree that prepares international students for professional nursing practice through clinical training, simulation-based learning, evidence-based practice, and supervised clinical placements.

Yes. The Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, subject to current registration requirements.

International applicants must meet specific English language requirements for nursing. Tests include IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English and OET. Check Holmesglen's English language requirements for international students for current minimum scores. 

International students must also meet clinical placement requirements. See the 'entry requirements' section.

You will complete 880 hours of supervised clinical practice throughout the degree, giving you opportunities to apply your learning and develop professional nursing skills across a range of healthcare settings.

You will develop knowledge and skills across clinical nursing practice, acute and chronic care, aged care, mental health nursing, community nursing, and more.

You will study at Holmesglen's Moorabbin campus in Melbourne, where nursing students have access to specialised learning and simulation facilities designed to support practical healthcare training. Our Moorabbin campus is nestled close to Melbourne's Bayside suburbs, helping you embrace your student life.

Holmesglen provides international student support services, including learning support, counselling and wellbeing services, IT assistance, social activities, and support with living and studying in Melbourne. 

Before clinical placement, students must meet the course's placement requirements, which may include health and immunisation requirements, relevant checks and other mandatory documentation. Check the Clinical Placement Requirements in the Entry Requirements section on this page for current details.

Holmesglen recommends international students apply through an accredited student recruitment agent, who can assist with application documents and requirements. Find out more about how to apply as an international student. 

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