Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing)

You'll gain hands-on experience in diverse healthcare environments via simulated practice and immersive fieldwork, including 840 hours of clinical placements in hospitals, private practices, aged care facilities, rural health settings and mental health services. Note that a break from study of more than one semester may incur additional clinical practice.

Yes, this course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. Graduates can apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

The advanced aspects of the course focus on leadership skills, expanding knowledge of mental health, and exploring how planetary health shapes wellbeing. Leadership development is a cornerstone of the program, mental health is woven throughout with five specialised units, and in third year students study a Planetary Health for Nursing unit to discover the connections between the natural environment and population health.

Yes, there are two streams for qualified nurses. The Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse stream (domestic only) is tailored towards applicants who are registered as an AQF Diploma level 5 Enrolled Nurse and would like to become a Registered Nurse (Division 1). The Registered Nurse Conversion – Australian Registration Nurse stream (domestic and international) prepares registered nurses without current registration in Australia for registration, including internationally qualified registered nurses. Note that both streams can be studied via the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing) from 2027; before 2027, both streams can be studied via the Bachelor of Science (Nursing).

Curtin ranks in the top 100 universities globally for Nursing (QS WUR by Subject 2026). Curtin is also rated five stars for learning resources and ranked equal first in WA for skills development and teaching quality (GUG 2026).