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Registered Nurse Conversion - Non-Registration Nurse Stream (BSc Nursing)

  • Non-Award

This course is designed for registered nurses aiming to upgrade their qualifications from diploma to bachelor level. It focuses on research, evidence-based practice, and the sciences underlying nursing, preparing students for postgraduate study and specialization.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
STRU-CNVRN

About this course

Overview

This stream is ideal for nurses who already hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (Division 1), and want to advance their qualification from diploma level to bachelor degree.

The stream builds on your professional knowledge and experience as a registered nurse and enhances your capability as a member of an interprofessional team in a changing healthcare system.

You will study research, evidence informed practice and the biological and behavioural sciences that underlie nursing. You will be encouraged to problem solve, identify and assess the needs of individuals and families.

The stream can also help you establish a basis for future postgraduate study, specialisation and research.

Completion of this stream leads to a Bachelor award but does not lead to registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board in Australia.

Note: This stream is offered within the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) degree. To apply for this stream, pleasing apply for the Bachelor of Science (Nursing). For more information about entry requirements for the different streams available, visit the main course page.

Entry requirements

Applicants for the Registered Nurse Conversion Australian Registration Nurse Stream are required to submit supplementary documents with their application. Please visit the BSc Nursing supplementary information page for further information.

A recognised three-year Australian Qualification Framework Diploma (or equivalent); proof of professional registration; minimum three months' full-time clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute setting; provision of a current resume, job description and statement of employment.

English requirements:

  • Writing: 7
  • Speaking: 7
  • Reading: 7
  • Listening: 7
  • Overall band score: 7

What you will learn

Overview

This stream is ideal for nurses who already hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (Division 1), and want to advance their qualification from diploma level to bachelor degree.

The stream builds on your professional knowledge and experience as a registered nurse and enhances your capability as a member of an interprofessional team in a changing healthcare system.

You will study research, evidence informed practice and the biological and behavioural sciences that underlie nursing. You will be encouraged to problem solve, identify and assess the needs of individuals and families.

The stream can also help you establish a basis for future postgraduate study, specialisation and research.

Completion of this stream leads to a Bachelor award but does not lead to registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board in Australia.

Career pathways

What jobs can the Registered Nurse Conversion - Non-Registration Nurse course lead to?Careers
  • Registered nurse.
Industries
  • Community health agencies
  • Private hospitals
  • Public hospitals.

Credit for prior study or work

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How to apply

Apply for Registered Nurse Conversion Non-Registration Nurse Stream (BSc Nursing)

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  • Apply as a high school student
  • Apply for Semester 1, 2025 via TISC
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