Bachelor
Become a nurse with expertise in the delivery of effective nursing care, with a particular focus on rural and remote healthcare needs. Communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and plan and implement contemporary care at both an individual and community level. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Division 1) registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
ATAR 66
Recommended Knowledge
English (Units 3/4,C), Biology, Chemistry and one of General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialists Maths (Units 3/4,C)
A JCU Nursing degree prepares you for careers across a range of rural, regional and metropolitan nursing settings. This unique training will distinguish you from your peers and provide you with the knowledge and skills to excel.
JCU Nursing graduates are known for their skill, care and hard work across Australia and internationally. Graduates work in a variety of areas, such as metropolitan hospitals, rural and regional centres, government departments and defence, non-government agencies (NGOs) and community health.
The JCU Nursing degree provides you with a strong foundation for future specialisation in areas such as emergency, mental health, aged care, oncology and community health. Alternatively, you may want to focus on rural and remote practice, health policy, research, management or the education sector.
Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.
Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
External (316139) - Apply Now
Cairns (326031) - Apply Now
Townsville (316031) - Apply Now
Mount Isa (346031) - Apply Now
Mackay (336031) - Apply Now
Admission requirementsThis course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. You will find all the details of your course requirements in the JCU Professional Experience Placement website.
ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.