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Course Information

Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies)

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code Y61

This course provides registered nurses qualifying at diploma level in their country of origin with an opportunity to obtain an Australian degree. This course does not lead to registration as a nurse in Australia and students cannot transfer from this course to the C33 - BSc Nursing. However, graduates of the Y61 course who wish to study a course that leads to registration with the NMBA may apply for entry into the J46 Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry). The content of this course will be contextualised to the country in which it is delivered.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply comprehensive health knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical nursing situations.
2. Critically analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex nursing practice.
3. Anticipate and identify potential health care challenges and develop appropriate nursing strategies and solutions.
4. Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies to inform nursing practice.
5. Independently communicate nursing knowledge, concepts and values clearly and coherently.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity and cultural competence.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Undergraduate Certificate;
• Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to be Registered Nurses in their country of origin.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 3 Years
• Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

• Online: Part Time, Full Time
• ECU Sri Lanka: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Carol CREVACORE

Course Structure