Bachelor of Nursing

Domestic Students

• Assumed Knowledge UOW assumes students will have studied any two units of English, any two units of Mathematics and any two units of Science.
• Recommended Studies Ideally, students will have studied Mathematics Standard 2 and any four units of Science.
• Students who have not completed Chemistry and/or Biology in the HSC (or equivalent) are strongly encouraged to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year.

Recent Secondary Education:

• If you are a current high school student in Australia, or you’ve finished high school recently, your admission to UOW will likely be based on your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or International Baccalaureate admissions score (IBAS).
• Other high-school qualifications UOW considers for entry include:
• Students may be admitted to this course via Early Admission.
• See UOW Admissions for more information.
• The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is a Selection Rank of 65. Your Selection Rank is your ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any adjustments you are eligible to receive.
• Adjustments are used to increase your Selection Rank. Factors such as the subjects you are studying, the location of your school, or your eligibility for equity and access schemes may be taken into consideration. Find out more about UOW's adjustment factors.
• GCE A-Levels
• New Zealand NCEA Level 3
• Overseas senior secondary qualifications comparable to Australian qualifications

Higher Education Study:

• For your application to be assessed on your university results you need to have completed at least half a year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a Bachelor's degree level or higher. Your grades will be converted to a selection rank to be used for admission purposes. Students may also be eligible for credit for prior learning. In addition to these criteria, nursing degrees also have inherent requirements that must be met.

Work and life experience:

• Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognised pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
• For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page.

Compulsory Work Based Placement:

• Your study program requires you to attend workplace experience or clinical placements within a range of health-related settings, completed over 21 weeks (totaling 840 hours, at 40 hours per week). Before you can commence a placement within a NSW Health facility, you must meet NSW Health’s mandatory requirements for a police check, code of conduct, and immunisation/vaccination.
• Details of these and other pre-placement requirements can be found on the UOW Health Placements site.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:

• UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP) offers an alternative pathway for Indigenous Australians aged 17 and over who are seeking entry into an undergraduate course at UOW. Upon completing the IAP, applicants will be considered for admission based on an interview and assessment of both academic and non-academic qualities. For further details, including the application process, please contact Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications:

• UOW recognises a range of overseas secondary, vocational and higher education qualifications. Your qualifications will be assessed for equivalence to Australian qualifications and the admission requirements for this course.Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation. An official English translation is a verified translation of your documents into English, completed by a qualified translator so it can be accepted as part of your application.For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team.

English language proficiency:

• All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.
• Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.
• Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.

Record Check:

• Prior to employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system, the NSW Health Department requires all students undertaking clinical placements at NSW Health hospitals and facilities to:
• This criminal record clearance will be conducted by the NSW Police and/or the Australian Federal Police. Students are required to arrange for this check to be undertaken following enrolment, and the cost of the check will be their responsibility.
• Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Health Placements section.
• undergo a national criminal record check; and
• comply with NSW Health's immunisation requirements.

International Students

Academic Entry Requirements:

• Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.
• To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

English Language Requirements:

• The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
• We also accept a range of other English language tests. Requirements vary depending on the test and when it was taken. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.Before you can start studying to become a registered nurse, you must meet the English language standards set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). To be eligible for an offer you must declare one of the following:
• Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.
• You will have completed six years of schooling (including at least two years of secondary school) in English in an approved English speaking country, or
• You have undertaken/will undertake an English language proficiency test accepted for entry to this course within two years of the course start date.
• You hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Midwife.

IELTS Academic:

• Overall Score 7.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 6.5, Listening 7.0, Speaking 7.0

Compulsory Work Based Placement:

• Your study program requires you to attend workplace experience or clinical placements within a range of health-related settings, completed over 21 weeks (totaling 840 hours, at 40 hours per week). Before you can commence a placement within a NSW Health facility, you must meet NSW Health’s mandatory requirements for a police check, code of conduct, and immunisation/vaccination.
• Details of these and other pre-placement requirements can be found on the UOW Health Placements site.

Record Check:

• Prior to employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system, the NSW Health Department requires all students undertaking clinical placements at NSW Health hospitals and facilities to:
• This criminal record clearance will be conducted by the NSW Police and/or the Australian Federal Police. Students are required to arrange for this check to be undertaken following enrolment, and the cost of the check will be their responsibility.
• In addition, overseas students must also provide a Police Certificate from their home country/any country they have resided in, or a signed Statutory Declaration with no convictions/pending charges.
• Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Health Placements section.
• undergo a national criminal record check; and
• comply with NSW Health's immunisation requirements.

• Clinical Nurse Consultant
• Clinical Nurse Educator
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Disability Support Worker
• Drug and Alcohol Specialist
• Critical Care Nurse
• Mental Health Nurse
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Manager
• Registered Nurse
• Residential Manager
• Specialist Nurse
• Perioperative Nurse
• Primary Health Care Nurse
• Nursing Academic
• Nurse Researcher