Bachelor of Nursing is a 3 years, full-time course that falls under the field of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health in Australia.
About Course
Bachelor of Nursing is by far one of the most popular courses among Nepali students in Australia. It is a 3-year course that includes both theoretical and practical knowledge.
Universities use simulation laboratories to provide practical knowledge during the course.
The course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and is approved by the Nursing and mIdwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
In Australia, nursing students get knowledge in broad areas and fields, which helps them discover the area of nursing they want to specialize in.
In Australia, there are two major intakes to apply for the course:
- February
- July
Educational Criteria
- Completion of secondary level qualification that is equivalent to Australian grade 12 education
- Completion of diploma in Nursing
English Language Test
- IELTS – 7 with no less than 7 in each component
- TOEFL (internet-based): 94 with a minimum score of
24 for listening and reading
27 for writing
23 for speaking - PTE: 65 with no less than 65 in each of the four skills
The overall course duration of a bachelor of nursing in Australia is 3 years full-time. However, if you have any past experience as a nurse, some universities can shorten your course duration.
The annual tuition fee for the bachelor of nursing in Australia depends on the university you are applying to. However, the ranges generally lie between $ 28,000 to $ 40,000.
Here’s a list of tuition fees in some of the popular universities:
| Universities | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Victoria University | $ 30,000 |
| University of Technology Sydney | $ 38,064 |
| University of Sydney | $ 39,000 |
| Monash University | $ 35,000 |
| Deakin University | $ 33,800 |
| RMIT University | $ 32,640 |
| Central Queensland University | $ 30,510 |
| Charles Sturt University | $ 28,000 |
| Flinders University | $ 35,000 |
| University of Adelaide | $ 35,000 |
| Queensland University of Technology | $ 36,000 |
| University of Wollongong | $ 33,600 |
Nursing at TAFE
TAFE (Technical and Further Education) is another approach for pursuing nursing in Australia. They provide more of a vocational program with simulated hospitals where you will learn practically.
You can switch from TAFE to any university.
Note:
Living Cost
Apart from the cost of academics, students need to consider other expenditures: accommodation and meals, transportation, personal expenses, insurance, and so on.
The living cost varies depending upon the lifestyle of the student. According to the Australian Department of Home Affairs, the 12-month living costs are:
- For Students: AUD 21,000
- Partners coming with you: AUD 7,362
- A child coming with you: AUD 3,152
Note
Besides, the Overseas Student Health Cover is compulsory in universities. You can get this either from the university or from any approved health insurers.
Scholarship
Nepali students can apply for the Australia Awards Scholarship program to study bachelor of nursing. To know more about the scholarship, visit Australia Awards Scholarship.
Besides, almost every universities provide scholarships to students with good grades. So, do check the official site of universities for any available scholarships.
Application Procedure
Note:
Why Bachelor of Nursing in Australia?
Nursing is among the top employing professions in Australia. Under the General Skilled Migration Program, nursing is considered a skilled occupation.
Hence you can apply for PR (Permanent Residency) even without any scholarship.
After the completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply with the AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) for registration.
Once you become a registered nurse, you can work in areas such as:
- General Practice
- Acute Care
- Rehabilitation
- Mental Health
- Aged Care
- Emergency
- Health Education
- Research
- Residential Care
As per the report, 79% of nursing graduates in Australia are employed full-time just after four months of graduation.
The average earning of a registered nurse in Australia is AUD 76,000.
Glassdoor
All these opportunities make Australia one of the most favorite destinations to study bachelor of nursing for Nepali Students.
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