Bachelor
With a combination of theory and clinical simulation in our well-resourced labs and nursing wards, USQ’s Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for practice as a registered nurse, in hospitals, community settings, mental health settings, GP practices, clinics, rural and remote health services and aged care facilities across Australia and the world.
13/72 OP/Rank This is the 2019 adjusted OP / Rank for this program. The lowest OP/unadjusted Rank* to which an offer was made is 19/60. OP/Ranks based upon all offers made in Semester 1, 2018. Entry Requirements Subject pre-requisite: English (4, SA) or equivalent Recommended prior study: Mathematics A or equivalent and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science21 or equivalent. Satisfaction of admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within the Bachelor of Nursing are limited by quota. Quota size is determined by the availability of hospital placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered. All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of clinical practice within this program. These include: Hepatitis B immunisation Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis and Varicella immunisation TB test and Influenza immunisation (highly recommended) Australian Federal Police Criminal History Check Certificate Blue Card CPR certificate QHealth Student Orientation Checklist Student Deed Poll QHealth and Safety Orientation Certificate A signed USQ Clinical Placement Declaration including a requirement to undertake shift work. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. Admission pathways A number of other pathways are also available if you haven't been able to study previously or don't meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest. Further admission information An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks through special entry schemes for admission. Special entry schemes for admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank, through the allocation of additional ranks in certain circumstances. An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks with a student's OP/Selection Rank. An unadjusted Selection Rank is the student's Selection Rank without any rank adjustments. USQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average OP/Ranks for this programs' student cohort for Semester 1, 2018. Explore pathways We can help
How to apply Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you: have never studied with USQ before, or are a Year 12 student. Please note down the QTAC codes below to complete your application. Alternatively, you may be able to apply directly to USQ if you: are a current or previous USQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or want to transfer to USQ from another university, or have recently graduated from TAFE. QTAC codes Mode Codes Ipswich 936392 Toowoomba 906392 External 906395 Closing dates Applications for Semester 1, 2019 close on Friday 14 December 2018. Applications for Semester 2, 2019 close on Monday 24 June 2019. Credit for previous study or work experience You may be eligible for credit if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.You may be eligible for credit if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.