Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration)

Domestic Students

• A recognised bachelor’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 60%, completed less than 10 years prior to the date of application;
• OR
• A recognised bachelor’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 60%, completed more than 10 years ago, plus a completed postgraduate qualification with an equivalent average mark greater than 60%, completed within the last 10 years.
• Faculty consideration may be given to applicants with a qualification older than 10 years and relevant work experience.
• In addition to these criteria, nursing degrees also have inherent requirements that must be met.

Higher Education Study:

• Recognised Bachelor's degree with a WAM of 60, completed less than 10 years prior to the date of application.
• Applicants with a qualification older than 10 years will be considered based on either more recent graduate study or work experience that demonstrated current capacity for graduate study.

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.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications:

• UOW recognises a range of overseas 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.
• 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:

• NSW Health RequirementsThe 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.Child ProtectionUnder the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012, and the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013, students enrolled in UOW degrees where their studies require them to engage in activities that involve children or young people, may be required to complete a Volunteer/Student Declaration and/or undergo a Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• undergo a national criminal record check, and
• comply with NSW Health immunisation requirements

International Students

• A recognised bachelor’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 60%, completed less than 10 years prior to the date of application;
• OR
• A recognised bachelor’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 60%, completed more than 10 years ago, plus a completed postgraduate qualification with an equivalent average mark greater than 60%, completed within the last 10 years.
• Faculty consideration may be given to applicants with a qualification older than 10 years and relevant work experience.
• In addition to these criteria, nursing degrees also have inherent requirements that must be met.

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:

• NSW Health RequirementsThe NSW Health Department requires all students undertaking clinical placements at NSW Health hospitals and facilities to:
• 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.Child ProtectionUnder the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012, and the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013, students enrolled in UOW degrees where their studies require them to engage in activities that involve children or young people, may be required to complete a Volunteer/Student Declaration and/or undergo a Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• undergo a national criminal record check; and
• comply with NSW Health's immunisation requirements
• undergo a national criminal record check, and
• comply with NSW Health immunisation requirements