Bachelor of Nursing

Domestic students:

This is a quota course. To be considered for a first-round offer, submit your application by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (also known as ‘on-time applications’). Don’t worry if you miss this deadline—you can still apply! We’ll consider you for subsequent offer rounds based on the availability of remaining places.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

Please note that admission to the Bachelor of Nursing is highly competitive and that achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course. Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked and offers are made based on the number of places available.

For Hobart, Launceston and Burnie campuses, at least 90% of domestic places will be reserved for Tasmanian residents. Residency is based on residential address. Schools Recommendation Program Australian year 12 students can apply for this course via our Schools Recommendation Program. Rather than an ATAR, your application is based on a recommendation by your school teachers. This can factor in your year 11 results, an assessment of your capabilities, and other considerations.

Through the program, you can receive and accept an offer prior to completing year 12. You will still need to finish your year 12 studies – including any exams – to commence your studies.

If you don’t receive an early offer for this course through the Schools Recommendation Program, you will be re-assessed for a higher preference offer once your ATAR is released. Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education The minimum ATAR for this course is 60.

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers are made based on the number of places available. In 2026, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was:

• 67.30 - Cradle Coast

• 66.90 - Hobart

• 61.25 - Launceston

• 60.15 - Sydney

The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application. Domestic applicants with higher education study To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 University of Tasmania credit points at 100-level or above). If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made

Domestic applicants with VET/TAFE study To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV from a registered training organisation (RTO), Diploma, or Advanced Diploma in any discipline in the last 10 years.

As this is a quota course, there are limited places at each campus. Offers under this entry pathway will be made in rounds, based on time of application, until the quota has been filled. Remaining applicants will remain on a waitlist should a place open on that campus.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience This course does not admit students on the basis of work or life experience. Please enquire online for advice on pathways, or alternative course options. Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway As this is a quota course, there are limited places at each campus. Offers for eligible Enrolled Nurses will be made in rounds, based on their time of application, until the quota has been filled. Remaining applicants will remain on a waitlist should a place open on that campus.

To be eligible to undertake the Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse pathway, applicants musthold current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with Ahpra with no restrictions or conditions to practice, If an Enrolled Nurse opts to study a Bachelor of Nursing with the University of Tasmania and they have met the above requirements, they are eligible for 8 units of defined credit toward their study. English Language Requirements - All Applicants Standard 1.3 of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council requires that students demonstrate English language proficiency. All applicants must provide either a written declaration that English is their primary language, or evidence that they have achieved the minimum English language test results (see details, below), as stipulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standard (2025).

All applicants for whom English is not the primary language require one of:

• IELTS Academic - overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in each three components of listening, reading and speaking, and a minimum score of 6.5 in writing), or

• Occupational English Test - OET - a minimum score of 350 in listening and writing and 360 in reading and speaking, or

• TOEFL iBT - a minimum total score of 91 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 22 for listening, 22 for reading, 23 for writing, and 24 for speaking, or

• Pearson Test of English - PTE Academic - a minimum overall score of 63, and a minimum score of 58 in listening, 59 in reading, 60 in writing and a minimum score of 76 in speaking.

As the standard is set by the NMBA, please refer to their website for full details. English Language Requirements and Mandatory Functional Requirements Declaration Domestic Applicants: All domestic applicants must complete the Bachelor of Nursing English Language and Mandatory Functional Requirements Declaration. Applicants complete this step during the application process.

International Applicants: All international applicants will be asked during the application process to agree to, and accept, both the English Language Requirements and the Mandatory Functional Requirements. Special Consideration We believe university education should be an option for everyone, no matter your background. If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition, or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration if we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the University admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants. Safety In Practice Requirements This course includes compulsory work placements. All students must meet the course Safety in Practice Requirements before their first placement. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

International students:

This is a quota course. To be considered for a first-round offer, submit your application by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (also known as ‘on-time applications’). Don’t worry if you miss this deadline—you can still apply! We’ll consider you for subsequent offer rounds based on the availability of remaining places.

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

English Language Requirements

Standard 1.3 of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council requires that students demonstrate English language proficiency. All applicants must provide either a written declaration that English is their primary language, or evidence that they have achieved the minimum English language test results (see details, below), as stipulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standard (2025).

All applicants for whom English is not the primary language require one of:

• IELTS Academic - overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in each three components of listening, reading and speaking, and a minimum score of 6.5 in writing), or

• Occupational English Test - OET - a minimum score of 350 in listening and writing and 360 in reading and speaking, , or

• TOEFL iBT - a minimum total score of 91 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 22 for listening, 22 for reading, 23 for writing, and 24 for speaking, or

• Pearson Test of English - PTE Academic - a minimum overall score of 63, and a minimum score of 58 in listening, 59 in reading, 60 in writing and a minimum score of 76 in speaking.

As the standard is set by the NMBA, please refer to their website for full details.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

General Entry Requirements

For Hobart, Launceston and Burnie campuses, at least 90% of domestic places will be reserved for Tasmanian residents. Residency is based on residential address.

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.

Admission to the Bachelor of Nursing is highly competitive and that achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course. Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked and offers are made based on the number of places available.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

• Completion of an equivalent AQF Diploma or higher

• Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway

As this is a quota course, there are limited places at each campus. Offers for eligible Enrolled Nurses will be made in rounds, based on their time of application, until the quota has been filled. Remaining applicants will remain on a waitlist should a place open in that campus.

To be eligible to undertake the Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse pathway, applicants musthold current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with Ahpra with no restrictions or conditions to practice, If an Enrolled Nurse opts to study a Bachelor of Nursing with the University of Tasmania and they have met the above requirements, they are eligible for 8 units of defined credit toward their study.

Course Specific Requirements

Safety In Practice Requirements

This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

Alternative entry pathways:

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Pathways include the Diploma of University Studies (Nursing Foundation Studies) and the University Preparation Program.

• Diploma of University Studies (Nursing Foundation Studies)

• University Preparation Program

• Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

The Bachelor of Nursing is designed to prepare you for a career as a Registered Nurse, a role at the forefront of healthcare delivery. Demand for registered nurses is consistently increasing, with 80,000 more nurses forecast to be required by 2033 to meet future healthcare needs .

Demand for registered nurses is strong both locally and internationally, with numerous opportunities for career development. Registered nurses are essential to an efficient and effective healthcare system. They maintain healthy communities by providing advice, treatment, person-centred care, and ongoing management across areas such as health promotion, mental health, and aged care.

As a registered nurse you could work in a variety of roles such as:

• Acute care nursing, including critical care, emergency nursing, surgical, and neonatal care
• Primary healthcare, including health promotion, sexual health, and child and family health
• Mental health across both acute and community roles
• Rural and remote healthcare
• Nursing education and management
• Aged care and disability services