Bachelor of Nursing

Admissions information

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• Course description

  UTS Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for the exciting and challenging role of the Registered Nurse. This course offers you a comprehensive range of theoretical and clinical nursing subjects that together provide the knowledge, skills and professional values graduates require to provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care. You will be well prepared for clinical practice and highly sought after for employment in a wide range of healthcare settings across Australia and internationally.

  The course is three years full-time (or equivalent part-time), consisting of both theoretical and practical components. Clinical learning is a key element of the course and clinical placements in health care settings begin in the first session of your first year and will continue every session thereafter. Simulation-based learning opportunities are integral to the course and are designed to assist you in preparing for clinical placements and your future role as a Registered Nurse. In your final year of study you can choose a specialty elective, for example paediatrics, critical care, peri operative, or mental health nursing to align your education with future career aspirations.

• Important dates

  Find out more about application dates relating to this course

• Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

  If you perform highly in your Year 12 subjects, your selection rank may be boosted by the Year 12 subject scheme.

  The scheme, which is automatically applied, awards selection rank adjustments to your application based on your marks in subjects that are relevant to the courses you have applied to.

• ATAR and selection ranks

  Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.

• Scholarships and prizes

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• Commonwealth Prac Payment

  If you’re a domestic student studying teaching, nursing or midwifery, you may be eligible to apply for a Commonwealth government payment to support your prac placements.

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• Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS

  Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

  All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

  Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

  By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

  If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. 

  In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

  * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

• Course duration

  The Bachelor of Nursing is offered at City campus on a full-time basis over three years and a part-time basis over six years.

  The Accelerated Program: Enrolled Nurse is offered at City campus on a full-time basis over two years and a part-time basis over four years.

• Admission requirements

  Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

  The requirements specified above apply to the standard, three-year mode of the course. The accelerated program has the following requirements.

  Bachelor of Nursing Accelerated Program (Enrolled Nurse Diploma Entry). Applicants must have :

  • current Ahpra registration as an Enrolled Nurse, and
  • a Diploma of Nursing completed 

  Hospital-trained enrolled nurses are not eligible for the accelerated course.

  Successful applicants are given advanced standing (eight subjects = 48 credit points) for their previous studies and are able to complete the course in two years full time with no pre-session or summer schools. Students who receive block credit of 48 credit points are not eligible for any further credit reduction against their course of study.

  As part of its duty of care to patients and clients receiving health care in NSW, anyone who works in a NSW public health facility must first undergo a criminal record check. You must provide UTS with either evidence that a criminal record check has been conducted on you in your country, or a statutory declaration that you have no criminal record in your country of residence or in any country you have resided in. Participation in screening and vaccination against infectious diseases are prerequisites for students undertaking clinical placements in health facilities.

  Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

  The UTS Year 12 Adjustment Factor Scheme awards adjustment factors to students based on their performance in selected high school subjects that are relevant to the course they have applied for.

  English language requirements

  IELTS Academic: overall 7.0, listening 7.0, speaking 7.0, reading 7.0, writing 7.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 94, listening 24, speaking 23, reading 24, writing 27 Pearson PTE: overall 65, listening 65, speaking 65, reading 65, writing 65 OET: listening B, reading B, writing B, speaking B

• Domestic course fees

  2026 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

  All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.  

  2026 Tuition Fees

  Indicative first-year tuition fee:  $4,738.00

  Indicative total tuition fee:  $14,572.00  

  Additional Costs 

  Your tuition fees do not include: 

  • The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
  • Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
  • Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).

  Important Information 

  • Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
  • Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
  • You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table. 

• Inherent requirements

  Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.

• Assumed knowledge

  Any two units of English.

  Any two units of science and any two units of mathematics are recommended.

• Professional recognition

  Bachelor of Nursing at UTS

  The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) program at UTS is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). This ensures that our program meets the highest standards of nursing education and prepares students to become Registered Nurses (RNs) in Australia.

  What is ANMAC? ANMAC is the National Accreditation Authority for nursing and midwifery education providers in Australia. It evaluates and accredits programs that prepare students to become RNs, ensuring they meet the required standards.

  Why is Accreditation Important? To become a registered nurse in Australia, you must complete a program accredited by ANMAC and approved by the NMBA. This accreditation guarantees that the education you receive meets the national standards for nursing practice.

  How Does Accreditation Work? ANMAC uses specific standards to assess and accredit nursing programs. These standards ensure that the program provides the necessary education and training for students to become competent and professional nurses. Once a program meets these standards, ANMAC recommends it to the NMBA for approval.

  Program Accreditation at UTS Our Bachelor of Nursing program has been accredited for five years, reflecting our commitment to providing high-quality nursing education. This accreditation means that graduates of our program are eligible to apply for registration with the NMBA, allowing them to practice as Registered Nurses in Australia.

  For more information, please contact our admissions office. We are here to help you start your journey towards a rewarding career in nursing.

• Recognition of prior learning

  A block credit of 48 credit points (the first year of study) will be granted to the enrolled nurses who are eligible for entry into the C10122 Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated Program).

   

• Important notes

  Clinical Placements for Bachelor of Nursing Students at UTS

  Clinical placement is a mandatory component of the Bachelor of Nursing at UTS, and all students must meet NSW Health and UTS compliance requirements before they can attend placement. This includes mandatory vaccinations, police checks, Working with Children Check, mask‑fit testing (where required), First Aid certification, and meeting the UTS Inherent Requirements for safe participation in clinical learning. Students must maintain their compliance status throughout their degree, as failure to do so will prevent placement and may delay course progression. More detailed compliance information is available here uts-nursing-midwifery-compliance-guide.pdf

  Accreditation Our Bachelor of Nursing course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). This accreditation ensures that our program meets the highest standards of nursing education and prepares you to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in Australia.

  Essential Requirements For detailed information about the course, including the essential requirements for nursing students, please refer to the Nursing Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

  We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey to becoming a nurse and ensuring you meet all necessary requirements for a successful career in healthcare. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our admissions office.

  Mandatory Student Registration with AHPRA:

  It is a legal requirement that students enrolled in health degrees must be registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency). AHPRA student registration is free.

  Students enrolled in approved programs of study will be registered by UTS with AHPRA from the first year of their program (before they attend their first clinical placement).

  Student Registration ends when a student completes or ceases to be enrolled in an approved program of study or clinical training.

  For more information, please visit Frequently Asked Questions - Student Registration.

  Bachelor of Nursing requires AHPRA registration.

  Mandatory Student Registration with AHPRA upon completion:

  Nursing students will be required to apply online for registration as health practitioner four to six weeks before or once they complete their degree. Please ensure you read the Board specific registration information.

  • AHPRA will finalise your registration once they have been notified by the University.
  • If you are registering as a current graduate you are not required to provide your transcript to AHPRA.
  • AHPRA will only require your academic transcript as proof you have completed your degree if you are applying for registration after you have graduated.

  Once you are registered as a health professional your details are available on the AHPRA Register of Practitioners.

  As information changes from time to time,

  • Visit the AHPRA website
  • Visit the Contact Us section of the AHPRA website for the contact details of your local AHPRA office.