Bachelor of Nursing
Undergraduate
2025
You're considered an International student if you are:
Undergraduate
2025
024218F
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
OR
Work and life experience
To meet entry requirements, applicants must consider the professional registration requirements, including the English Language Skills standard and complete a declaration stating how they will demonstrate their English language competency, as determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
All students must confirm that they meet the "Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements" requirements upon entry to the program.
Bangladesh HSC | 4 |
India (best 4) State Board | 75 |
Canada High School (OSSD) | 65 |
India (best 4) Central Board | 65 |
Eynesbury FSP | 330 |
German Abitur | 3.5 |
HKDSE | 15 |
Nepal NEB | 2.61 |
Kenya KCSE (average) | B+ |
Malaysia STPM (best 3) | 6 |
Malaysia UEC | 30 |
Norway GPA | 3 |
Pakistan HSSC | 85 |
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) | 7 |
Sweden GPA | 13 |
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board | 7 |
Vietnam | 7.5 |
Australia | 70 |
IB (best 6) | 26 |
USA SAT (1600) | 1110 |
This program includes mandatory on-campus workshops. All clinical placements must be undertaken in South Australia.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY: Program also offered on campus at Whyalla and Mount Gambier.
1ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23 – Overall Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities. 22024 QS Subject Rankings. 32018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). 4Ranked #43, 2024 THE Young University Rankings.
Start your unstoppable career in nursing at UniSA, and become a highly sought-after health professional, caring for people across all health settings.
Graduate ready to confidently step into a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse and make a positive contribution to Australian healthcare. UniSA offers you an industry-relevant, practical qualification which will ensure you’re career-ready.
With constant change in technology and approaches to care in the healthcare industry, UniSA’s nursing programs are also constantly evolving and adapting with this change.
There are four delivery options for the Bachelor of Nursing. Studying at our City East campus, this program delivery has a blend of on-campus and online study, and mandatory on-campus practical components such as workshops.
All students studying a health-related program where interaction with the public is required, such as clinical placements in health settings, must meet certain compulsory requirements.
All nursing students must confirm they meet the "Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements" requirements upon entry to their programs and on each re-enrolment, as well as meeting mandatory pre-placement conditional requirements. Please visit the Clinical Placement Unit page for more information.
All students enrolled in a program leading to professional registration must be registered with the relevant national board. The student registration process is completed by the University with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) after enrolment. No fees apply.
Students may elect to study this program externally by enrolling in the Bachelor of Nursing (External) degree. However, you must must attend mandatory on-campus workshops and undertake all clinical placements in South Australia.
The Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for placement and your professional nursing career with more than 150 hours of hands-on learning in our Horizon Hospital and Health Service. You’ll also complete 1,000 hours in clinical settings across metro, regional and rural hospitals, and health services in South Australia.
During your studies, your learning will enable you to meet the seven interconnecting Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse standards for practice, which include the capacity to:
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 including mental health, primary healthcare and healthy ageing. Six integrated themes are embedded throughout the curriculum and represent core approaches which inform contemporary nursing practice:
Nursing at UniSA offers a combination of theory and practical experience, with a strong track record of career-ready graduates.
UniSA has invested millions of dollars towards building one of the most advanced simulated hospital environments and nursing teaching facilities in Australia. This includes our Horizon Hospital and Health Service at our City East, Mount Gambier and Whyalla campuses. You’ll learn in authentic hospital wards, clinical units and community areas led by practising Registered Nurses and Midwives.
To teach our nursing students the highest standards of patient care, the simulated hospital is populated by residents of a virtual health community, which is also unique to UniSA. Residents 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.
By learning from experienced clinicians and academics at a university with well above world-class research in nursing1, you’re assured the very best in resources and support to become a capable and confident Registered Nurse.
This degree comes with a blend of online and real-world learning, with dedicated support staff who are with you every step of the way.
12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
UniSA's Horizon Hospital and Health Service is an on-campus simulated learning environment for nursing and midwifery students.
Registered Nurses are at the forefront of healthcare, with their contribution to patient care imperative for the wellbeing of today's society. UniSA nursing graduates can work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, such as:
Graduates may complete the Transition to Professional Practice Program with a participating employer.
As you gain working experience as a Registered Nurse, you can also extend your understanding of evidence-based practice by continuing onto further postgraduate study.
We offer a range of Graduate Certificates, allowing you to upskill into areas of clinical need. Tailor your studies to your specific career goals, or study targeted industry areas including mental health, health and ageing, nurse education, and critical care.
Further opportunities include a Master of Nursing which will equip you for senior leadership roles in clinical practice, policy, research, education or management, or the Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) to join the growing nurse practitioner workforce and develop your confidence to diagnose and treat patients.
You may also expand your research capabilities with a Master of Research.
Graduates satisfy the academic requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The requirements for registration are determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
How to apply for international students will give you helpful information about the application process at the University of South Australia. When you are ready, apply through our International Application System. If you would like to talk to someone near you about studying at the University of South Australia, we have agents all over the world who can assist you. Find an Education Agent in your country.
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There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:
Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.
Recipients can get a 50% reduction on tuition fees for up to four years of full-time study for selected degrees.
Recipients can get a 15% reduction on tuition fees for the duration of their chosen degree.
As a UniSA student, you will have unique access to work placement opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events, internships, guest speakers and more.
Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform. We have health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and great student lounges. You will also gain access to a range of community clinics, which provide professional and cost effective services in areas of health, business, law and psychology. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and lots more.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
You'll get to learn in our simulated clinical environment, the Horizon Hospital and Health Service, located on our City East, Mount Gambier and Whyalla campuses.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include a fully equipped emergency department and day surgery, all led by practising Registered Nurses and Midwives (clinicians). Housed in the simulated hospital environment are the Residents of Horizon – interactive manikins each with their own persona and health concerns, as well as real people acting as residents, who have their own personal stories, relationships and health histories.
These teaching facilities and study spaces are designed to enhance and support your understanding of nursing practice as it continues to evolve, and provide a safe learning environment to practice your skills before stepping into placement and practice.
I am an experienced Registered Nurse and academic, which informs my role as Program Director of Nursing. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings across South Australia, particularly in Acute Care and Emergency Care, while my research background focuses on improving patient outcomes through early and informed decision-making and early identification of disease.
I understand the importance of connecting theory with practice, and I am committed to student-centred learning. I aim to ensure our students get the most out of their studies and can confidently and expertly meet the needs of their future patients.
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees.
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.
We also have many events throughout the year in Australia and overseas where you can speak with UniSA representatives about your area of interest. View our calendar of events in your home country by selecting the 'International' filter.
Nursing and Midwifery Careers Snapshot
Amy shares her experiences of her rural placement at Pika Wiya Aboriginal Health Service in the Flinders Ranges, supported by UniSA’s Department of Rural Health