Bachelor of Nursing

Would you like to build a career out of making a difference to people's lives? Nurses do just that by providing healthcare in times of need - from acute health issues in emergency departments to home visits that assist the elderly to remain in their homes for longer.

Combine the professional person-centred approach of nursing with psychosocial and biological sciences as you learn the skills needed to become a Registered Nurse. You'll also be equipped with lifetime access to a web-based ePortfolio, to showcase your knowledge and experience to prospective employees when you graduate. Watch how nursing students at Murdoch learn through High Fidelity simulations to practice the skills they've learned in the classroom.

* Students who commence study in Semester 1 will have a full-time duration of 3 years. Students who commence study in Semester 2 will have a duration of 3.5 years.

3 reasons to study Nursing at Murdoch

1. Five-star rating for learning resources, overall experience, learner engagement and skills development for nursing by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
2. Complete 18 weeks of work experience in hospitals, aged care and community settings throughout WA.
3. Learn the skills needed to become a Registered Nurse at either our South Street or Mandurah campus.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals through authentic case-based teaching approaches that include:

• The complexities of health and illness across the lifespan
• Professional legal and socio-cultural health influences
• The clinical practice skills required in the provision of high-quality nursing care

Your future career

Once you are registered to practice as a nurse you can pursue a career in a wide variety of fields including business, health and research. You could work in a range of industries including the private sector, universities, and government institutions. Careers could include:

• Acute Care Nurse
• Aged Care Nurse
• Community Nurse
• Mental Health Nurse

For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).

Professional recognition

Graduates from this course will be eligible to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for registration in the category of Registered Nurse. For further information, students can go to: www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• ATAR results (if available)
• STAT results (if applicable)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
• School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC

Course-specific documents

1. A completed Nursing Declaration Form
2. AHPRA registration certificate (enrolled nurses)

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Course-specific documents

1. AHPRA registration certificate (enrolled nurses)

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing