H3D Bachelor of Nursing

This course is in teach-out and is not accepting new admissions

Overview 2022

Entry Requirements: See entry requirements

Duration: Minimum 3 Years, up to a maximum of 7 Years

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.

Location

This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students

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2021
2020

For years prior to 2015, please view the Course and Unit Handbook Archive

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Nurses are offered the opportunity to not just have a job, but to actually be able to make a difference in the world. It's a career where you really can go anywhere.

Edward Davis, Registered Nurse

The information on this page is for current students. If you are applying for our next intake, please view our Nursing study options here.

The Bachelor of Nursing (H3D) is a contemporary and innovative course which will prepare you for work in a changing health care environment. With this highly regarded three year degree you will learn to become part of a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

On campus in Launceston you will be supported by a well-equipped simulated learning environment and during the course you'll be given the opportunity to undertake work placements in both rural and metropolitan healthcare facilities. You will develop the knowledge and skills – and perhaps most importantly, the attitude – needed to offer the highest quality health care. You will learn the best practices for the provision of patient-centred care, safety and quality in practice, and research and evidence based practice in nursing.

As an accredited course, once you graduate from this program you will have the knowledge and practical skills to register as a nurse in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

The Bachelor of Nursing can be completed in two years with the Fast Track degree. We have fully accredited courses at our Hobart and Sydney campuses (Rozelle and Darlinghurst) for eligible students.

Please note: the Fast Track courses are highly competitive and non-transferable.

Course objectives

Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing will

Practice consistently in accordance with the Registered Nurse Standards for practice
Demonstrate the consistent, effective and coherent application of consolidated, synthesised knowledge and skills to contextualised, complex, simulated and clinical situations
Demonstrate effective application of clinical reasoning through the consistent and coherent application of consolidated, synthesised knowledge and skills and a developing ability to assess, analyse, problem solve, adapt and act effectively in unpredictable and complex clinical situations
Demonstrate consistent critical self-reflection and responsibility that indicates an active commitment to practice improvement and life-long learning
Demonstrate autonomy, initiative and well developed clinical judgement in diverse clinical situations.
Communicate effectively, drawing on an appropriate evidence base, in order to transmit knowledge, ideas and skills to others including patients, clients, residents and their families, peers and members of the health care team.
Demonstrate the ability to practice collaboratively and effectively as a member of the health care team.
Consistently demonstrate cultural competencies.

Learning Outcomes

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Work placement

Theoretical studies are held on site and on line at each campus and students undertake professional experience in health care centres, including rural and community, throughout Tasmania and NSW. Costs associated with travel, accommodation and uniforms are met by students. Please note that students are allocated to Professional Experience Placements subject to their availability and students may be required to travel and relocate.

Career outcomes

The main highlight of studying at UTAS was, as a mature age student, the establishment of a new confidence, as well as skills and knowledge. This enabled me to embark on new challenging future filled with great hope, wonderful dreams and excitement.

Diana Butler, Alumni – Bachelor of Nursing

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with the national regulatory authority.
There are employment opportunities in many diverse healthcare settings for Registered Nurses.
Graduates are able to pursue postgraduate opportunities in Nursing or other related disciplines.

Course structure

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 3

Semester 1

Semester 2

Entry requirements

Detailed Admissions Information

Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.

Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

Options for this course

This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course. However, there are still support options available for eligible students to help you manage the cost of studying this course.

You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount

Our scholarships and prizes program also offers more than 400 scholarships across all areas of study. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one easy application.

Further information

Detailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).