- How long it takes
- 2 to 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 40.5
- Lowest offered at Federation University Australia, 2026
- How you can study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- Includes a work placement
- Leads on to
- Registered Nurse
- $114,000 median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 28 providers
- Every state and territory
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Nursing asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in the health and wellbeing of others
- good communication skills
- a calm and caring approach to people
- the ability to work well in a team
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Diploma?
The Bachelor of Nursing is at bachelor degree level, which is higher than the Diploma of Nursing.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.
Jobs you can do with it
Registered Nurse
Registered nurses assess patients, manage their medications and treatments, and coordinate the care each person receives across a shift.
What else you need
Complete an NMBA-approved entry-to-practice nursing programme and satisfy registration standards before practising. Post-registration or research-only study is not an initial-registration route. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.
Median pay$114,000
In demand
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 28 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
Monash University
Clayton, Peninsula, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 60.5 lowest
- (70.5 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
- Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
Western Sydney University
4 campuses, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.05 lowest
- (60 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
- Course page for Charles Sturt University (opens in a new tab)
Charles Sturt University
5 campuses, NSW
4.0from 631 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 55.7 lowest
- (65.25 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, Logan, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 63.05 lowest
- (70.25 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Fee
- $7,600 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waterfront, Melbourne Burwood, Warrnambool, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.1 lowest
- (51.35 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)
University of Canberra
Canberra, Sydney, ACT, NSW
4.0from 487 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 52.45 lowest
- (60.45 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff
- Website for Southern Cross University (opens in a new tab)
Southern Cross University
Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore, NSW, QLD
3.4from 183 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 70 lowest
- (70 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $4,736 a year
- (Government-supported place)
Victoria University
St Albans, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 49.45 lowest
- (64 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Nursing.
- Nursing practice
- Health sciences
- Patient care across the lifespan
- Simulation and clinical skills
- Supervised placements
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you apply.
How is it different from the Diploma of Nursing?
The Bachelor of Nursing is at bachelor degree level, which is higher than the Diploma of Nursing.