AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY · AUSTRALIA
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses)
Bachelor's · Taught in en · UCAS 1200110271
At a glance
24 mo
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Bachelor's
Level
- 2Years full-time
- Ranked 4th in Australia for nursingRanked 4th in Australia for nursing
- Ranked 10th worldwide for nursingRanked 10th worldwide for nursing
- 95%Graduates employed
- 720+ hoursProfessional experience
This two-year, diploma-to-degree conversion course is designed for enrolled nurses looking to upgrade their qualifications. ACU graduates are recognised for their strong clinical skills, compassionate approach, and ability to think critically. The program offers extensive connections to hospitals and healthcare partners, providing valuable opportunities for industry placements and future employment. The Australian government offers the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) to eligible students to help cover costs during mandatory placements, potentially providing $331.65 per week.
Curriculum
To complete the Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses), students must earn 160 credit points. The course is structured over two years, with units covering nursing theory, clinical practice, and interdisciplinary learning. All units are delivered in a multi-mode format unless otherwise specified.
- Year 1 Semester 1
- Evidence for PracticeHLSC122
- Principles of Nursing: Mental HealthNRSG263
- Principles of Nursing: SurgicalNRSG258
- Integrating Practice 3NRSG264
- Year 1 Semester 2
- Human Biological Science 2BIOL122
- Health Care EthicsHLSC220
- Principles of Nursing: MedicalNRSG265
- Integrating Practice 4NRSG267
- Year 2 Semester 1
- Core Curriculum Unit 2CORE
- Principles of Nursing: Extended Clinical ReasoningNRSG378
- Principles of Nursing: Chronic Illness and DisabilityNRSG372
- Integrating Practice 5NRSG373
- Year 2 Semester 2
- Principles of Nursing: A Palliative ApproachNRSG374
- Building Healthy CommunitiesNRSG371
- Transition to Contemporary Nursing and Clinical LeadershipNRSG377
- Integrating Practice 6NRSG376
Careers
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of nursing roles across various healthcare settings.
- Public hospitals
- Private hospitals
- Disability services
- Rehabilitation services
- Specialist centres
- Community health
- Residential aged care facilities
- Hospital emergency departments
- Local and state government health departments
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Mental health services
- Rural health services
Entry requirements
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nursing)Must be approved and accredited. Must hold current registration as an enrolled nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
Entry requirements are for 2026 Admission. For international applicants who have successfully completed their Diploma of Nursing, apply to ACU on Studylink or via an ACU authorised education agent.
Fees
Tuition (international)Information not available
Tuition (home)$5936 CSP (first year)
LivingInformation not available
Students may be eligible for the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) of $331.65 per week during mandatory placements.
How to apply
1. Apply via StudylinkSubmit your application directly through ACU's Studylink portal.
2. Apply via an AgentAlternatively, you can apply through an authorised ACU education agent.
Scholarships
ACU ScholarshipsVaries
External ScholarshipsVaries
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses) is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.