Bachelor of Nursing Science (Pre-registration)
James Cook University (JCU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00117J
Learn how to assess clients, communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, plan and implement nursing interventions, and manage and evaluate nursing care in this professionally-accredited degree. Benefit from extensive supervised professional practice and clinical experience in real world settings from year one. This three year, full-time course focuses on nursing in our northern tropical context. It will prepare you for work as an RN in multiple settings from large metropolitan hospitals to rural and isolated practice clinics. Benefit from JCU's reputation as the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research, and the World Health Organisation's Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Capacity Building.
Structure
72 credit points. Students undertake 880 hours of supervised professional practice. Clinical placement must be undertaken in Queensland.
Subjects
- Nursing science
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- English (Units 3/4,C) Recommended: Biology, Chemistry and one of General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialists Maths (Units 3/4,C)
Recognition
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. This course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council.
Study pathways
Applicants with TAFE diplomas in nursing can apply for credit but must also provide evidence of registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Honours is offered to students who meet the stated criteria, available on a full- or part-time basis.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| JCU Cairns | International: $106,440 | No |
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| JCU Townsville | International: $106,440 | No |
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Further information
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requires all applicants seeking initial admission to the Nursing Register upon graduation from their nursing course to demonstrate the necessary English language skills. If students identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, JCU can provide assistance through the Indigenous Health Careers Access Program (IHCAP). International student visa-holders must not enrol in more than a third of the total credit points for the course in online, distance or external study.
