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University of New England

Armidale , NSW ,Australia

Bachelor of Nursing

With a blended delivery of courses that allows you to study online or on campus, UNE is at the forefront of nursing education in Australia. Our Bachelor of Nursing is a professional entry degree course that leads to eligibility for Registered Nurse status. UNE graduates are in demand in a rewarding, challenging and highly respected profession. Study a Bachelor of Nursing with UNE and ensure that you are ready to practice in a range of clinical settings, equipped with the key knowledge and skills required to thrive in the rapidly evolving profession of nursing.

 

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible interview call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional or Conditional Offer
10 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

No matter what your connection to UNE — as an undergraduate or graduate student, alum, faculty member, or employer partner — Career Services has resources available for you. Career Services offers a blend of career and personal interest exploration, resume and cover letter assistance, and guidance during the transition to employment. We also coordinate annual career fairs and serve as liaison between the campus communities and area employers.

Studying abroad is an opportunity for personal growth as well as professional extension. Our students always come back from their overseas adventure with amazing exchange stories, fantastic study tour tales and a great sense of personal achievement.

PSW Opportunity

International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional  2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa  (Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

For direct admission into undergraduate courses offered by UNE, you must have completed an educational qualification considered to be at least equivalent to completion of Year 12 in Australia.

India

Qualifications 

  • Applicants holding relevant Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) Year 12 examination results
  • Applicants holding relevant Indian State Board of Education Board Year 12 examination results, other than PSEB and HSEB
  • Applicants holding relevant Punjab State Education Board (PSEB) and Haryana State Education Board (HSEB) Year 12 Examination 
  • Applications holding relevant National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) year 12 examination results
  • Applicants holding a relevant Indian post-Year 10, Year 12 equivalent 3-Year VET level Diploma results in a relevant stream

Standard Entry

  • Must have achieved a minimum average of 60% in their Best of 4 academic subjects in a relevant stream, including English if necessary (but not a local language), with an overall First Division (60%+).
  • Must have achieved a minimum average of 65% in their Best of 4 academic subjects in a relevant start, including English if necessary (but not a local language), with an overall First Division (60%+)
  • Must have achieved a minimum average of 70% in their Best of 4 academic subjects in a relevant stream, including English if necessary (but not local language), with an overall First Division (60%+)
  • Must have achieved a minimum average of 70% in their Best of 4 academic subjects in a relevant stream, including English if necessary (but not a local language), with an overall First Division (60%+),
  • Must have achieved an overall minimum average of 60% or First Division results

A candidate shall:

  • (a) (i) be qualified for admission (see Admission, Credit and Enrolment Guidelines), and
  • (ii) if admitted on the basis of an Australian school-leaving qualification, have achieved a pass in English and a science subject (other than Mathematics) in that school-leaving qualification; or
  • (b) hold unrestricted Enrolled Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA); or
  • (c) be an international student who has completed a minimum AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree, in a health related discipline* area from a recognised university overseas, and not be currently registered to practice as a nurse in Australia; location available for UNE Sydney or Armidale on campus only, commencing in Trimester 2 and Trimester 3; and at least the following criteria must be met: (i) English is the applicant's first language; or (ii) comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Admission (see Admission, Credit and Enrolment Guidelines) and English Language Requirements higher than the University minimum requirement Annex for Courses in Nursing (Conferring Eligibility for Registered Nurse Status); or
  • (d) be an international student that holds a minimum 2 year FTE post-secondary equivalent to AQF Level 5 Diploma in Nursing and be registered, licensed or recognised in their own country as registered or a professional nurse in the last ten years. Location available for Armidale on campus commencing in Trimester 3; and comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Admission (see Admission, Credit and Enrolment Guidelines) and English Language Requirements higher than the University minimum requirement Annex for Courses in Nursing (Conferring Eligibility for Registered Nurse Status); This pathway is only available to candidates from education providers with which UNE has signed a formal partnership agreement; or
  • (e) be an international student that holds an unrestricted Enrolled Nurse registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Location available for UNE Sydney, on campus, commencing Trimester 1 only. This pathway is only available to candidates from education providers with which UNE has signed a formal partnership agreement; or
  • (f) successfully complete an application under an Approved Admission Scheme and Alternative Pathway.
  • *Health related discipline areas may include, but is not limited to: Social Work; Community Services; Paramedicine; Allied Health; Biomedical Science; Pharmacy; Medicine.