Bachelor
School of Nursing, Midwifery, Health Sciences, and Physiotherapy
At The University of Notre Dame Australia, our highly-respected Bachelor of Nursing degree is the foundation for a rewarding career in nursing. The on-campus experience, including state-of-the-art learning spaces, prepares students for practice as a registered nurse. The professional practice component provides students with 27 weeks (1,040 hours) of full-time clinical experience where they apply nursing theory to practice.
Completed in three years of full-time study, our Bachelor of Nursing places a strong focus on the nurse-patient relationship and gives you the skills and confidence to work in a variety of healthcare settings when you graduate. The Bachelor of Nursing is fully accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and as a graduate you will be eligible to register with the Australian Health Practitioner regulation Agency (AHPRA) and work in a wide range of clinical settings.
University Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed on the Admission requirements webpage.
Specific Program Requirements for Admission
Students must meet the ANMAC English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELP) as well as any specific entry requirements for Nursing as set out from time to time by the University Admissions Policy, Procedure, and practice.
English language requirements
Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing applicants and must also meet the following specific requirements:
Nursing is an essential part modern healthcare, and high-quality, compassionate, respectful care is the benchmark for any world-class healthcare system. Notre Dame recognises nursing as a dynamic, constantly evolving profession, and has designed a well-balanced program that delivers a perfect combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience in a range of clinical settings.
At Notre Dame, you will be given not only the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a registered nurse, but you will also acquire the ability to think critically that will help you tackle every challenge you confront. You will also learn to speak up and advocate for people in your care, and adhere to the highest ethical standards. These are all highly prized attributes in the nursing profession.
Notre Dame nursing graduates are regarded as some of the best in Australia and are in demand. In fact, according to the current QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching) survey of academic institutions, 88.4 per cent of our students found full-time employment after graduation, which is well above the national average. The university accepts only a limited number of students into this nursing program each year to ensure that you will be placed into an appropriate hospital or heath care setting for your practical experience components.