Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health

Apply nursing knowledge and skills to priority public health areas including Indigenous health, aged care, and risk factors for illness.
Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
Complete more than 800 hours of professional placement
Choose electives in areas of interest including womens' health, international health, Indigenous health, domestic violence and more.
Graduates are eligible to apply for registered nurse status with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and are eligible for membership to the Public Health Association of Australia.
Real-world learning
All students are scheduled for 840 hours of clinical practice with a minimum of 800 hours required for registration for nursing. This placement will be in clinical nursing environments including hospital and private healthcare facilities, and in office, laboratory or site-based environments alongside public health professionals. Public health placements may also be completed overseas.

Inherent requirements for nursing
There are some essential skills and abilities you'll need to perform to meet the core learning outcomes of your course or unit. They're not something you need to get in to the course, but they'll be assessed throughout your course, and they'll be required for you to succeed in your career when you graduate.

Find out more about the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing.

Mandatory notifications for nursing
While you are registered as a student with the NMBA, QUT has an obligation to notify AHPRA if you have an impairment that may place the public at substantial risk of harm when undertaking clinical training. Find out more about the guidelines for mandatory notifications.