Bachelor of Nursing:B1417

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.

As a Murdoch Nursing student, you'll experience world-class learning in a supportive environment at our South Street or Mandurah campus. 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.

*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. Murdoch University provides extensive clinical placement opportunities across a variety of healthcare settings, giving you hands-on experience in hospitals, aged care, and community health in metropolitan, rural and remote settings.
3. Murdoch University's School of Nursing offers a welcoming and inclusive learning experience at both the Mandurah and South Street campuses, designed to support students from all backgrounds. With small class sizes, dedicated academics, and a strong focus on student well-being, you'll receive the guidance and encouragement needed to thrive.

What you'll learn

Develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to succeed in your nursing career through engaging, real-life case studies and hands-on learning. Our innovative teaching approach will help you:

• Understand the complexities of health and illness across all stages of life, from infancy to older adulthood.
• Navigate the legal, ethical, and socio-cultural factors that shape modern healthcare and professional nursing practice.
• Master essential clinical skills to deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate patient care in diverse healthcare settings.

At Murdoch, you'll gain practical experience and critical thinking skills to become a confident, capable, and sought-after Registered Nurse.

Your future career

A career in nursing opens doors to a wide range of exciting and rewarding opportunities across healthcare, research, and beyond. Once registered, you'll have the flexibility to work in diverse settings, including hospitals, community health, universities, private healthcare, and government institutions.

With your Murdoch Nursing degree, you could pursue a career in:

• Hospital and Acute Care Nursing - Specialise in areas such as critical care, emergency, perioperative (theatre), oncology, and paediatrics, providing life-saving and specialised treatments in fast-paced environments.
• Community and Public Health Nursing - Work in aged care, community health, rural and remote nursing, or occupational health, supporting individuals and communities to access essential healthcare services.
• Advanced Practice and Leadership - Pursue roles such as nurse practitioner, nurse educator, or nurse researcher, shaping the future of healthcare through advanced clinical practice, education, and evidence-based research.
• Specialty and Holistic Care - Focus on mental health, palliative care, disaster and humanitarian nursing, or correctional health, providing compassionate care to individuals in unique and diverse settings.

For further admission information about this course, please view our Admission Information.

Commonwealth Prac Payment

Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) program, which is designed to provide financial support to students undertaking mandatory industry placements as part of their course.

Professional recognition

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

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.

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.

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:
2. • 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
3. Genuine Student documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
4. • GS Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
5. 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