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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Nursing / Midwifery

  • Bachelor

Double your professional worth and career opportunities by earning two degrees from one of Australia's leading nursing and midwifery schools.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2290, 062637E
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $164,480 total

About this course

Double your professional worth and career opportunities by earning two degrees from one of Australia's leading nursing and midwifery schools.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
It is strongly recommended that students undertake one of Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
It is strongly recommended that students undertake one of Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Minimum entry score

Check the minimum entry scores for the individual programs. You must meet the higher score.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
8732.25

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

Bridging English (BE) results, CES, BEP, and OET not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Nursing / Midwifery are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the BNursing/Midwifery for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest98.899.95
Median92.293.55
Lowest83.787.25
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Gain knowledge and professional recognition across two programs.
  • Start your practical experience in your first year, where you'll undertake rostered clinical placement shifts and clinical skills simulations.
  • Consolidate your knowledge and skills through extended clinical placements in your final year, streamlining your transition from student to registered nurse.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Registered nurse
  • Midwife
  • Registered nurse (aged care)
  • Community midwife
  • Registered nurse (community health)
  • International aid worker
  • Registered nurse (critical care and emergency)
  • Antenatal midwife
  • Registered nurse (child and family health)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
70.9%
Overall satisfaction
80.3%
Skill scale
48.7%
Teaching scale
74.3%
Employed full-time
$62k
Average salary