Bachelor of Nursing IBNU
University of South Australia
Key Information
Campus location
Adelaide, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
AUD 36,700 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* 2021 fees, per annum, per 1.0 EFTSL
Introduction
Degree overview
- Study at a university that is ranked in the World Top 100 for Nursing1.
- Learn in unique, clinical-led, authentic simulated hospital and health service on campus with expert clinical and academic staff.
- Practice your skills with residents of the virtual health community including interactive manikins each with their own persona, and real people acting as residents.
- Learn from well above world-class researchers in Nursing,2, academics and industry-experienced clinicians.
- Embark on industry placements from your first year of study. Develop the knowledge, clinical skills and attitudes needed for professional practice.
- Study at the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers in Nursing.3
- Be supported by online learning resources available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Make a positive contribution to Australian healthcare.
12021 QS Subject Rankings
22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
3ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018-20 – Overall Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.
Why Bachelor of Nursing
The University of South Australia has invested millions of dollars in on-campus clinics and facilities which includes the Horizon Hospital and Health Service (HHHS), a clinician-led, authentic simulated hospital. As a nursing student, you will participate in clinical learning and practise within the HHHS throughout your degree, in addition to off-campus clinical placements.
The HHHS is a fully equipped, state-of-the-art clinical learning environment populated by residents of Horizon City and Community (HCC) – a virtual health community which is unique. It is designed to facilitate, enhance and support your understanding of the real-world nursing practice. Residents of Horizon 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.
As part of your studies, you will regularly engage and interact with Horizon residents, both within the virtual environment and in HHHS to develop and practise your nursing knowledge and skills.
By learning from experienced clinicians and teaching staff who are well above world-class researchers in Nursing*, you are assured the very best in academic resources, learning facilities and support.
*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
Real-World Connections
As a student, you will benefit from strong industry links. You will also learn from experienced clinicians, including registered nurses, on campus, and when you complete clinical placements as part of your study.
These placements provide you with the opportunity to practice your clinical skills, implement your knowledge into practice, learn from industry-experienced professionals in the field, and build valuable networks and relationships.
Students may have the opportunity to undertake an overseas study tour or participate in exclusive clinical placement streams with industry healthcare partners.
There is no application deadlines for our degrees.
Curriculum
Duration: 3 years (full-time)
Format: Full-time
For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars, and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings, and projects and contribute to online discussion forums (independent study). So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate on average 40 hours per week.
Your studies will incorporate practical, professionally-focused, and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:
- projects
- presentations
- case studies
- essays and assignments
- examinations
- objective structured clinical examination
- clinical placement assessment
- quizzes.
Program Outcome
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.
Career Opportunities
Registered nurses play a key role at the forefront of healthcare service, with their contribution to client care imperative for the wellbeing of today's society. This degree prepares you to deliver the highest quality care to individuals and groups, and also meets and responds to Australian and international health challenges and priorities.
Graduates can work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, such as:
- hospitals
- primary health and community support services
- aged and rehabilitative care
- schools
- home care
- drug and alcohol treatment centers
- community health organizations
- mental health services
- international aid agencies
- corrections facilities
- management.