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Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - BSc(Curtin) - 174910
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Contemporary nursing practice blends the best traditions of patient care with a solid grounding in the nursing, biological and behavioural sciences. Phenomenal and continuing growth in medical knowledge and technology demands a primary care workforce which is fully equipped to meet both current and future needs of patients and the nursing profession.
This course is presented in four streams; science in nursing, nursing and health, nursing practice and behavioural health science. These streams increase in depth and complexity throughout the course. Your studies will be centred on your clinical learning journey in the nursing practice stream and will be supported by relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes from the streams. In this context, your clinical experience time gradually increases throughout your course, culminating in ten weeks of supervised practice before you graduate. You will be exposed to a variety of clinical placements, ranging through primary health, rural and community, maternity and paediatric, medical and surgical, mental health/psychiatric, operating room and other nursing specialties. Organised study tours also offer you an opportunity for international clinical experience in the South-East Asia region.
This course is designed to encourage your enthusiasm for lifelong learning and professional development. It provides keys to a satisfying personal career and to advancing the profession's role in the health care industry.
High achieving students may complete an additional honours year enabling them to undertake their own significant research project.
Why Nursing?
- The first established school of nursing in a Western Australian university, Curtin's School of Nursing and Midwifery has continued to set the pace for nursing education in our region.
- Teaching staff are highly qualified, both academically and professionally.
- The School ensures its leading position in nursing education through industry partnerships integrated with its teaching and research programs.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practise as a qualified comprehensive nurse.
Credit for previous study
If you have previously worked or studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact the Faculty to discuss eligibility for recognition of prior learning. If you have an Enrolled Nurse qualification you will be awarded recognition of prior learning.
Try our RPL search to find out what credit you might be eligible for.
Majors
Credits needed to graduate: 700
| Major title |
|---|
| Comprehensive Stream (BSc Nursing) |
| Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Stream (BSc Nursing) |
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Entry requirements:
Indicative TER (ATAR)
This figure provides an indication of the TER (ATAR) normally required to enter this course. It is provided as a guide only.
STAT entry
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) assesses competencies considered important for success at uni. These tests are provided by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to help mature age candidates apply for certain courses.
Mature age entry:
Essential TEE subjects:
At least English 2A/2B, Literature 2A/2B or English as an Additional Language/Dialect 2A/2B
Desirable TEE subjects:
Human Biological Science 3A/3B and Integrated Science 3A/3BOther requirements:
If you plan to apply for the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Stream (311190), please refer to the Application Guidelines for further information.
Please refer to the following statement s before applying for this course:
Where:
Bentley, Albany or Geraldton
This course may not be offered at all locations every year. Please contact us for more information on availability.
When:
February or July
Please note, the Enrolled Nurse Pathway 2 course has a July intake start only.
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
3.5 years full-time
Fees (indicative first year only):
*The fees above reflect the indicative cost of the first year of this course when taken on a full-time basis. They apply to new students in 2010 or 2011 only. These fees may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks.
For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Going to Uni website. If you're not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.
Other notes:
A first aid qualification (Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent) is required prior to completion of the first year of the course.
A break from study of more than one semester will incur additional clinical practice.
Those studying in Albany and Geraldton will be required to travel to Perth for selected clinical units.
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2012 entry requirements:
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6 |
| Speaking | 6 |
| Reading | 6 |
| Listening | 6 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| 570 | paper based |
| 80 | Internet based (20 in each section) |
| 5 | minimum test of written English (TWE) |
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Cut-off scores
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| GCE/STPM/HKALE (A-levels - best of three) | 5 |
| IB | 24 |
| Ontario Gr 12 (best of 6) | 60 |
| TER (including TEE/SACE/HSC/VCE) | 70 |
| WAUFP (CPS) | 53 |
| India/Pakistan | 65 |
| Sri Lanka | 6 |
Minimum academic entry requirements
Course prerequisites
Human Biology and Physical Sciences, and a good grounding in basic Mathematics are desirable.Please refer to the following statements before applying for this course:
Where:
Bentley, Albany or Geraldton
This course may not be offered at all locations every year. Please contact us for more information on availability.
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
3.5 years full-time
Fees for 2012:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $15,800 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $30,700 |
| Total indicative course fee | $106,900 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $1,120 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
Other notes:
A first aid qualification (Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent) is required prior to completion of the first year of the course.
A break from study of more than one semester will incur additional clinical practice.
Those studying in Albany and Geraldton will be required to travel to Perth for selected clinical units.
CRICOS: 041794K
This page was last updated on 31 March 2011
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