Bachelor's Degree Nursing Full Time

Bachelor of Nursing

at Deakin University · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

018327G

CRICOS provider code

00113B

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

3 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$139,016 total

Per year

A$46,339/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Nursing at Deakin University in Melbourne equips students with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and clinical experience required for a professional nursing career in Australia. Across three years of full-time study, students engage in a carefully balanced curriculum that integrates theory with hands-on practice. Core subjects cover human biosciences, nursing practice and theory, and the social context of health, preparing graduates to deliver patient-centred care in diverse healthcare settings.

The degree is structured into units of study, each allocated a specific number of credit points contributing to the overall qualification. Students progress through a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, and simulated learning environments. Work-integrated learning is a cornerstone of the programme, with substantial clinical placements embedded throughout each year. These placements take place in hospitals, aged care facilities, and community health centres in Melbourne and regional Victoria, fostering industry connections and real-world experience.

Australian nursing qualifications such as this are recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and are typically completed over six semesters. The course fosters critical clinical decision-making, effective communication, evidence-based practice, cultural competence, and ethical professional behaviour. It suits school-leavers, mature-age applicants, and international students wishing to enter the Australian healthcare system, subject to meeting English language proficiency requirements (an overall IELTS Academic score of 7.0 is typical for nursing).

Deakin’s nursing programme offers a direct pathway to professional registration as a nurse in Australia (prospective students should confirm all registration and accreditation details on the official Deakin University site). Graduates benefit from growing employment opportunities and may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, while international students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during studies.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Registered Nurse (in hospitals, clinics, and community health services)
Acute care, aged care, and mental health nurse roles
Positions in specialist clinical areas such as paediatrics or emergency
Community and public health nurse
Employment in both public and private healthcare sectors across Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Nursing at Deakin University?

It typically takes 3 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$139,016 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Registered Nurse (in hospitals, clinics, and community health services)Acute care, aged care, and mental health nurse rolesPositions in specialist clinical areas such as paediatrics or emergencyCommunity and public health nurseEmployment in both public and private healthcare sect...

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