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UTS still #1 for nursing studies in 2020

10 February 2020

The Bachelor of Nursing is the 5th most popular choice for school leavers in 2020.

Bachelor of Nursing student at UTS

The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) recently revealed the top 10 most in-demand courses for 2020, with health degrees being highly prioritised by applicants this year.

In particular, the UTS Bachelor of Nursing came in at #5, with over 700 applicants submitting this as their unique first preference, making it the top choice for nursing applicants in NSW overall.

This is the second consecutive year that the UTS Bachelor of Nursing has ranked as the fifth most in-demand courses for school leavers, jumping from 628 preferences in 2019 to 702 in 2020.

As the leading university in Australia for Nursing and Midwifery (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019) for three years, UTS is renowned for educating students to provide culturally appropriate, person-centred and evidence-based care.

Indeed, for new students, the UTS Bachelor of Nursing is preceded by its reputation.

Nancy Grimm-Tran, who will begin in Autumn 2020, says that the decision to study at UTS was an easy one.

“When I decided to change careers to nursing, I did plenty of research – it was extremely clear from the rankings, and from other healthcare professionals, that UTS was THE place to go to study nursing,” she says.

Plus, the hands-on learning environment is an added attraction that drew her to the course.

“I’m excited to dive straight into learning in the clinical context – one of the things that drew me to UTS was the fact that clinical placements begin from your first year of study, which will really bring everything together.”

Nancy Grimm-Tran
Commencing student, Bachelor of Nursing

Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Professor Tracy Levett-Jones, says that the dedication of teaching staff and creative teaching methods adds to the course's appeal.

“Our staff are committed and highly skilled in using a range of creative teaching and learning approaches to capture students’ attention and imagination. The Bachelor of Nursing is always evolving, responding to contemporary healthcare priorities, incorporating students’ ideas and feedback, and seeking to provide a nursing education experience that is second to none.”

However, Professor Levett-Jones also says that the popularity of the course stems in part from the compassion and social conscience of today’s school leavers.

“Young people are increasingly being drawn to professions like nursing where they can exert a positive influence by caring for people who are unwell and injured, and speaking up for those who are vulnerable or who have been silenced.”

Professor Tracy Levett-Jones
Head, School of Nursing and Midwifery

Equipped with these attributes and educated by leading health care professionals, students of the Bachelor of Nursing graduate ready to provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care.

Current student Finbar McCaughan can attest to this, saying that the course prepares students in the best way possible.

“I know I will graduate competent, confident, and efficient to carrying out my duties as a future Registered Nurse,” he says.

With UTS Orientation only one week away, the Faculty of Health looks forward to welcoming all new undergraduates in 2020!

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