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Bachelor of Nursing (H3O)

Overview (2027)

Duration

Minimum 3 years, up to a maximum of 7 years.

This course is available to study only on a full-time basis
Duration
Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Reduced duration available

Location

Cradle Coast
Semester 1
Hobart
Semester 1
Launceston
Semester 1
Sydney
Semester 1

Something appealing about nursing to me was definitely the ability to have an interchangeable career with all the different fields of nursing. You can travel overseas with it, you can travel to remote parts of Australia, and your skills are interchangeable.

It's like a passport, really, to go and just see the world but also do what you love at the same time.

Caitlin Bruinewoud, Bachelor of Nursing

Nurses transform and make a positive impact on people's lives.

Prepare for a successful healthcare career with our comprehensive course designed for the diverse roles of nurses.

Your learning is delivered in a highly supportive environment with dedicated nursing teaching staff, and small, well-supported groups for your practical and simulation experiences. We're here to help you get the most out of your course and to ensure that your learning experience is personalised and focused, just like the care you'll be providing as a registered nurse.

You'll undertake a minimum of 800 hours of Professional Experience Placements across five different clinical and healthcare environments such as: Acute Care (Hospitals), Aged Care, Rural/Remote, Mental Health, Primary Health, or Community Nursing. Tasmanian placements are state-wide, and New South Wales placements are located across Greater Sydney.

Professional Experience Placements begin in your second semester, with between 80 and 240 hours completed in each of the 5 placements throughout your course. Through these and your theory, practical, and simulation learning, you will be prepared to be solution-focused, compassionate, agile, and resilient, developing clinical reasoning and practical skills required for your career as a registered nurse.

If you’re in Tasmania and need to study away from home, our Relocation and Travel Support Allowance helps cover accommodation and associated costs within the state.

We’re here to help you find a pathway to becoming a nurse, even if you don’t have an ATAR or prior study. Our Diploma of University Studies has a nursing foundation studies specialisation that meets the entry requirements for the bachelor’s degree. For domestic students commencing in 2027, the Diploma of University Studies is offered with a 100% tuition fee scholarship for university preparatory units. This means you pay NO tuition fees for these units. (conditions apply)

Graduate faster with our two-year accelerated study option

Students who meet the Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements after their first semester of study have the option to choose an accelerated plan (subject to placement availability) to fully complete the degree in two years. By utilising spring, summer, and winter study periods in year 2, you complete the same number of units and same amount of Professional Experience Placement hours in a shorter time, graduating sooner so you can start your career faster.

Enrolled Nurse Pathway

The Enrolled Nurse Pathway is offered in a two or three year advanced standing pathway that recognises the professional experience of enrolled nurses who want to undertake university study to become Registered Nurses

During the Enrolled Nurse pathway you’ll develop the skills to work more autonomously; assessing patients, designing and managing care plans, and making informed clinical decisions. This increased responsibility can lead to higher salary levels and a broader range of career pathways including leadership and senior positions within healthcare teams. Becoming an RN also opens the door to specialisation across diverse areas of practice, allowing you to direct your career towards your interests and professional goals.

Visit Enrolled Nurse pathway to learn more about what’s involved in the course.

Career outcomes

I plan on using nursing to support a life of travel and adventure – it's a profession that provides portability, flexibility and lots of variety.

Ian Elegy, Bachelor of Nursing

Find out more

The Bachelor of Nursing is designed to prepare you for a career as a Registered Nurse, a role at the forefront of healthcare delivery. Demand for registered nurses is consistently increasing, with 80,000 more nurses forecast to be required by 2033 to meet future healthcare needs .

Demand for registered nurses is strong both locally and internationally, with numerous opportunities for career development. Registered nurses are essential to an efficient and effective healthcare system. They maintain healthy communities by providing advice, treatment, person-centred care, and ongoing management across areas such as health promotion, mental health, and aged care.

As a registered nurse you could work in a variety of roles such as:

  • Acute care nursing, including critical care, emergency nursing, surgical, and neonatal care
  • Primary healthcare, including health promotion, sexual health, and child and family health
  • Mental health across both acute and community roles
  • Rural and remote healthcare
  • Nursing education and management
  • Aged care and disability services

There is a growing demand for nurses across a variety of areas with projections showing that Australia will need approximately 25% more Nurse Managers, Registered Nurses, and Midwives by 2033*.

Postgraduate study

After you’ve completed your Bachelor of Nursing degree, postgraduate study is a great way to specialise and further your career. We offer a range of postgraduate nursing courses, including Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, Masters by Coursework and Masters by Research. Generous fee support is available for registered nurses who apply for postgraduate courses, which can greatly reduce the cost. Postgraduate study is a great way to meet your Continuing Professional Development requirement while gaining a higher qualification that can lead to a higher salary and more career options.

*National Skills Commission ten-year projections from May 2023-May 2033.


Nursing career pathways

Where could nursing take you? From hospitals to schools, in the community, or even overseas, nursing offers a dynamic and flexible career with opportunities to work across a variety of healthcare settings and make a meaningful impact every day.

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Course structure

Entry requirements

Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course. For eligible domestic students, this means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.

Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $6,099

How is this calculated?

This is an estimate. The calculation is based on the average full-time enrolment for this course in 2026. All figures are indicative only for 2027. Actual tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.

These figures do not include other costs such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). For further information, please visit Scholarships, fees and costs.

HECS-HELP loans

You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.

Further information on student loans and a CSP eligibility checker can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.

International students

2027 annual international student tuition fee: $42,950 AUD

The standard year of study for this course is 100 credit points.

Indicative total tuition fee for international students: $ 135,400 AUD.

This total tuition fee is indicative only. Please visit fees and costs for further information on how this is calculated.

International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.

Domestic scholarships

For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.

International scholarships

The University of Tasmania offers a range of scholarships for full fee-paying international students, designed to recognise academic merit and support access to university study.

For many of our international scholarships you will be automatically assessed when you submit your International Student Application, meaning no separate scholarship application is required. Some scholarships may require additional application steps. Explore our International Scholarships to learn more about available opportunities and application requirements.

Additional costs

In addition to course costs, students may be subject to other costs related to study at university including:

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