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University of South Australia

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Bachelor of Nursing

  • Bachelor

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
IBNU, 024218F
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$34,300 per year / $102,900 total
ATAR
70

About this course

UniSA has invested millions of dollars in on-campus clinics and facilities, which includes the Horizon Hospital and Health Service (HHHS), a clinician-led, authentic simulated hospital and health service at our City East, Mount Gambier and Whyalla campuses. As a nursing student, you will participate in clinical learning and practice within the HHHS throughout your degree, in addition to off-campus clinical placements.

The HHHS is a fully equipped, state-of-the-art clinical learning environment populated by residents of Horizon City and Community (HCC) - a virtual health community which is unique to UniSA. It is designed to facilitate, enhance and support your understanding of real-world nursing practice. Residents of Horizon include interactive manikins each with their own persona, as well as real people acting as residents, who have their own personal stories, relationships and health histories.

As part of your studies, you will regularly engage and interact with Horizon residents, both within the virtual environment and in HHHS to develop and practise your nursing knowledge and skills.

By learning from experienced clinicians and teaching staff who are well above world-class researchers in Nursing1, you are assured the very best in academic resources, learning facilities and support.

This degree is also a great option for those wanting the flexibility that comes with online learning and workshops on campus - we offer accessible online learning facilities and dedicated support staff who are with you every step of the way.

12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

Study locations

City East

Online

What you will learn

This degree prepares you for placement and your professional nursing career with more than 170 hours of learning in our unique clinician-led, authentic simulated Horizon Hospital and Health Service (HHHS). You will also complete more than 900 hours in clinical settings across metropolitan, regional and rural hospitals, and health services.

We teach and assess four domains of nursing practice during your studies including:

  • collaborative and therapeutic practice
  • critical thinking and analysis
  • professional practice
  • provision and coordination of care.

The degree is designed to prepare you to meet healthcare delivery requirements for the 21st century and respond to Australian and international healthcare priorities and trends. Six integrated themes are embedded throughout the curriculum and represent core approaches that inform contemporary nursing practice:

  • cultural competence
  • evidence-based practice
  • mental health
  • primary health
  • professional communication
  • safety and quality.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

Career pathways

Registered nurses play a key role at the forefront of healthcare service, with their contribution to client care imperative for the wellbeing of today's society. This degree prepares you to deliver the highest quality care to individuals and groups, and also meets and responds to Australian and international health challenges and priorities.

Graduates can work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, such as:

  • hospitals
  • primary health and community support services
  • aged and rehabilitative care
  • schools
  • home care
  • drug and alcohol treatment centres
  • community health organisations
  • mental health services
  • international aid agencies
  • corrections facilities
  • management.

As a Registered Nurse, you may also have the opportunity to undertake further study in the areas of research with a Masters by Research or specialise in areas like allergy nursing, critical care or cardiovascular with our range of postgraduate qualifications.

Graduates may complete the Transition to Professional Practice Program with a participating employer.