Bachelor of Nursing (Mount Gambier)
Undergraduate
2025
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
Undergraduate
2025
Year 12 (ATAR-based): 70.00
Year 12 (Grades-based): B,B,B
TAFE/RTO Note: Enrolled Nurse Certificate IV or Diploma in Nursing - both with current registration with NMBA
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Year 12 (ATAR-based):
- Internal: 70.00
TAFE/RTO: Dip
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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
INTERSTATE APPLICANTS: This program includes mandatory on-campus workshops in Mount Gambier. All clinical placements must be undertaken in South Australia.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS: This program is also offered on campus at City East and Whyalla.
12024 QS Subject Rankings. 2ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23 – Overall Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities.32018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). 4Ranked #43, 2024 THE Young University Rankings.
Start your unstoppable career in nursing at UniSA’s regional Mount Gambier campus, 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 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 Mount Gambier 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 who elect to study this program externally 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:
You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.
Nursing at UniSA offers a combination of theory and practical experience, with a strong track record of career-ready graduates.
The Mount Gambier campus has specialist health-related teaching facilities including patient bedrooms and treatment rooms modelled on the new Royal Adelaide Hospital as well as the local hospital in Mount Gambier.
At UniSA, we have our Horizon Hospital and Health Service, which spans across all 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. 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).
Explore the benefits of studying nursing at UniSA Mount Gambier campus.
Registered Nurses are at the forefront of healthcare, with their contribution to patient care imperative for the wellbeing of today's society.
The demand for nurses and midwives in the regions continues to grow.1 South Australia's Rural Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Plan recognises the critical services they provide to families and the broader community; and the need for a strong, available and sustainable workforce. It's the perfect time to build a highly respected and in-demand career in this field.
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.
1SA Rural Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Plan 2021-26
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.
Applying to study with us:
Australian
There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:
This degree is available for deferment. This option is made available by responding to your offer during the application process via the SATAC website. Applicants who receive an offer into a midyear degree are eligible to defer for six months.
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.
$5,000 scholarship for South Australian students with an ATAR of 99 who enrol to study a UniSA undergraduate degree.
Up to $10,000 per annum (full time) for South Australian students who obtain an ATAR of 99.95 or IB equivalent and enrol to study at UniSA.
You’ll discover your journey at UniSA is about social experiences, healthy living and getting involved in groups and events.
The Mount Gambier campus hosts sport activities to keep you active and, if you’re keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and more.
At UniSA’s Mount Gambier campus, students experience flexible learning and quality teaching, with the benefits of a relaxed environment, small class sizes, tailored support services and a strong community connection.
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.
The way you apply for UniSA will depend on the undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree you're interested in studying.
The majority of applications are made via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). Check out more information on the SATAC website and follow the appropriate process for your degree of interest.
There are a small number of degrees that you need to apply for through direct application processes. The process you need to follow will be listed on the 'How to Apply' section of the degree homepage, but you'll also be taken to where you need to go if you hit the 'apply' button.
If you are interested in studying one of our 100% online degrees you'll need to apply directly to UniSA Online.
You can find more information about the application processes for UniSA on our How to Apply webpage.
If you're more interested in applying for a postgraduate degree by research, check out and follow the information in our step by step guide to applying.
Applications for all degrees will close ahead of study commencing, but the timelines may vary for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
The deadline to apply to study a degree at UniSA for semester one (commencing late February) and be guaranteed equal consideration is generally in very late November or early December. While you may be able to apply after this date, you are not guaranteed to be considered equally with other applicants and your application may not be assessed in time for the main round of offers. More competitive degrees may not make any offers after the main offer round. Find more information on the Key Dates section of the SATAC website, but you can also call the Future Student Enquiries team for more information on 08 8302 376.
Many postgraduate by coursework degrees do not have set closing dates. The exceptions are highly competitive degrees, so it is best to check – either on the degree homepage on the SATAC website or by checking with our Future Student Enquiries team.
As most postgraduate applications are assessed as they are submitted and offers are continuous, there are no set closing dates for applications. Degrees can be filled and closed with little notice so it is best to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on a place. For more information, please contact our Future Student Enquires team on (08) 8302 2376 or submit an enquiry.
You may be eligible for credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area and completed within a certain timeframe. Receiving credit or RPL will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree. You can read more about our pre-existing credit agreements through our online Credit Assessor. If you have related industry experience, you may also be eligible to receive recognised prior learning (RPL) for this experience. Credit and RPL is assessed by the Program Director once you've received an offer, and you apply through UniSA's current student experts, Campus Central.
Future Student Enquiries welcomes the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your study options at UniSA. We can discuss degree information, entry requirements and pathways, applications, general career outcomes and student life, so you have the information to make the best study decision for your future. Head to our Book an Appointment webpage to find a date and time to speak with us, and take your next steps on journey to university study.
Nursing and Midwifery Careers Snapshot
Horizon Hospital and Health Service (HHHS) at UniSA