Bachelor's Degree Nursing Full Time

Bachelor of Nursing (Conversion)

at University of Wollongong · Wollongong, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

085515C

CRICOS provider code

00102E

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

48 weeks

Tuition (whole course)

A$35,808 total

Per year

A$38,792/yr

Intake

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

About this program

The Bachelor of Nursing (Conversion) at the University of Wollongong is designed for registered nurses who have qualified overseas and wish to gain an Australian bachelor's degree in nursing. This 48-week intensive programme builds on your prior nursing education and experience, helping you meet the standards required for contemporary nursing practice in Australia. You will explore advanced clinical assessment, evidence-based practice, patient-centred care, health assessment, and leadership within the health care environment.

The programme structure typically involves a series of units of study, each carrying a specified number of credit points contributing to your qualification. Throughout the year, you will engage with both theoretical knowledge and simulated practical skills, culminating in clinical placements. These placements are an essential component, providing real-world experience in Australian hospitals or health care facilities and helping you develop your clinical judgement, communication, and cultural competence.

Core content focuses on areas such as advanced nursing care, Australian health care policy, collaborative care, and professional and ethical responsibilities. You will develop strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, together with the practical abilities needed for safe and effective patient care in Australia. This course is particularly suited to internationally qualified nurses wishing to practise in Australia—either to meet registration requirements or to engage in further professional development.

Professional practice and clinical placements foster links with the local health sector, and enable you to build a strong understanding of Australian health care settings. With work rights of up to 48 hours per fortnight during study and eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) after graduation (subject to official requirements), this course supports pathways to ongoing work or further study in Australian nursing. Please confirm the latest details and prerequisites on the official course page.

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, aged care facilities, and community health centres
Specialist nursing roles in surgical, medical, mental health, and emergency care
Positions within public and private Australian health care providers
Opportunities in education, health promotion, or research settings

Australian graduates are sought by hospitals, health networks, non-government organisations, and aged care providers.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Nursing (Conversion) at University of Wollongong?

It typically takes 48 weeks, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$35,808 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Career outcomesRegistered Nurse in hospitals, aged care facilities, and community health centresSpecialist nursing roles in surgical, medical, mental health, and emergency carePositions within public and private Australian health care providersOpportunities in education, health p...

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