Nursing, Bachelor

Would you like to build a career out of making a difference to people’s lives? Nurses do just that by providing healthcare in times of need – from acute health issues in emergency departments to home visits that assist the elderly to remain in their homes for longer.Combine the professional person-centred approach of nursing with psychosocial and biological sciences as you learn the skills needed to become a Registered Nurse. You’ll also be equipped with lifetime access to a web-based ePortfolio, to showcase your knowledge and experience to prospective employees when you graduate.* Students who commence study in Semester 1 will have a full-time duration of 3 years. Students who commence study in Semester 2 will have a duration of 3.5 years.3 reasons to study Nursing at Murdoch

1. Five-star rating for learning resources, overall experience, student support, teaching quality, learner engagement and skills development for nursing. Source: The Good Universities Guide, 2023.
2. Complete 18 weeks of work experience in hospitals, aged care and community settings throughout WA.
3. Learn the skills needed to become a Registered Nurse.

What you’ll learnBuild the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals through authentic case-based teaching approaches that include:

• The complexities of health and illness across the lifespan
• Professional legal and socio-cultural health influences
• The clinical practice skills required in the provision of high-quality nursing care

Your future careerOnce you are registered to practice as a nurse you can pursue a career in a wide variety of fields including business, health and research. You could work in a range of industries including the private sector, universities, and government institutions. Careers could include:

• Acute Care Nurse
• Aged Care Nurse
• Community Nurse
• Mental Health Nurse

Professional recognitionThis course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), and has specific requirements for registration that you must meet to qualify for admission.When you graduate, you’ll be eligible for registration in the Registered Nurse Category of the Register at the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Once you have successfully completed the degree and registered, you're accredited to work nationally in Australia.For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.