Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Nursing

If you’re passionate about caring for people, become a Registered Nurse with Murdoch’s Bachelor of Nursing degree.

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Murdoch code
B1417
Study mode
Part Time or Full Time
Duration
3
Selection rank
70
CRICOS code
116844C
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Overview

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.

As a Murdoch Nursing student, you’ll experience world-class learning in a supportive environment at our South Street or Mandurah campus. 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, learner engagement and skills development for nursing by The Good Universities Guide 2024. 
  2. Murdoch University provides extensive clinical placement opportunities across a variety of healthcare settings, giving you hands-on experience in hospitals, aged care, and community health in metropolitan, rural and remote settings.
  3. Murdoch University’s School of Nursing offers a welcoming and inclusive learning experience at both the Mandurah and South Street campuses, designed to support students from all backgrounds. With small class sizes, dedicated academics, and a strong focus on student well-being, you’ll receive the guidance and encouragement needed to thrive.

What you’ll learn 

Develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to succeed in your nursing career through engaging, real-life case studies and hands-on learning. Our innovative teaching approach will help you:

  • Understand the complexities of health and illness across all stages of life, from infancy to older adulthood.
  • Navigate the legal, ethical, and socio-cultural factors that shape modern healthcare and professional nursing practice.
  • Master essential clinical skills to deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate patient care in diverse healthcare settings.

At Murdoch, you'll gain practical experience and critical thinking skills to become a confident, capable, and sought-after Registered Nurse.

Your future career 

A career in nursing opens doors to a wide range of exciting and rewarding opportunities across healthcare, research, and beyond. Once registered, you’ll have the flexibility to work in diverse settings, including hospitals, community health, universities, private healthcare, and government institutions.

With your Murdoch Nursing degree, you could pursue a career in:

  • Hospital and Acute Care Nursing – Specialise in areas such as critical care, emergency, perioperative (theatre), oncology, and paediatrics, providing life-saving and specialised treatments in fast-paced environments.
  • Community and Public Health Nursing – Work in aged care, community health, rural and remote nursing, or occupational health, supporting individuals and communities to access essential healthcare services.
  • Advanced Practice and Leadership – Pursue roles such as nurse practitioner, nurse educator, or nurse researcher, shaping the future of healthcare through advanced clinical practice, education, and evidence-based research.
  • Specialty and Holistic Care – Focus on mental health, palliative care, disaster and humanitarian nursing, or correctional health, providing compassionate care to individuals in unique and diverse settings.

For further admission information about this course, please view our Admission Information

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).

Graduates from this course will be eligible to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for registration in the category of Registered Nurse.

Professional recognition

Graduates from this course will be eligible to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for registration in the category of Registered Nurse.

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Total credit points: 72

Unit code Unit name Credit points
Course Core69 credit points
NUR107Holistic Nursing Care 1: Strengthening Communication3
NUR108Holistic Nursing Care 2: Strengths Based Nursing for Health and Wellbeing3
NUR118Nursing Science 1: Applied Science Foundations3
NUR124Professional Practice 1: Professional Foundations 3
NUR125Holistic Nursing Care 3: Foundations of Nursing Assessment 3
NUR139Holistic Nursing Care 4: Diverse Experiences of Health3
NUR140Nursing Science 2: The Healthy Human Body3
NUR141Work Integrated Learning 1: Gerontological Healthcare3
NUR200Professional Practice 2: Integrating Evidence into Practice3
NUR211Nursing Science 3: Acute Alterations to Health and Wellbeing3
NUR212Work Integrated Learning 2: Collaborative Care3
NUR213Nursing Speciality 1: Mental Health Nursing3
NUR214Nursing Speciality 2: Community Nursing3
NUR215Professional Practice 3: Developing a Professional Identity 3
NUR216Work Integrated Learning 3: Chronic Care3
NUR219Holistic Nursing Care 5: First Nations Peoples' Health3
NUR300Holistic Nursing Care 6: End of Life Care3
NUR307Nursing Speciality 3: Paediatric Nursing3
NUR313Nursing Science 4: Complex Alterations to Health and Wellbeing3
NUR314Work Integrated Learning 4: Complex Care3
NUR315Professional Practice 4: Leading Self and Others3
NUR317Work Integrated Learning 5: Patient Safety3
NUR321Work Integrated Learning 6: Transition to Practice3
Option3 credit points
NUR323Nursing Speciality 4: Rural and Remote Nursing 3
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NUR324Nursing Speciality 4: Wound Care Nursing 3
OR
NUR325Nursing Speciality 4: Critical Care Nursing3
OR
NUR326Nursing Speciality 4: Maternal and Family Health Nursing 3
OR
NUR327Nursing Speciality 4: Global Health Nursing 3
OR
NUR330Nursing Speciality 4: Gerontological Nursing 3
OR
NUR334Nursing Speciality 4: Perioperative Nursing3
OR
NUR337Nursing Speciality 4: Advanced Mental Health Nursing3
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Entry requirements

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English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Other Requirements

Prior to clinical placement students will be required to provide evidence they meet the WA Department of Health Care Worker Immunisation Policy (https://www.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/Files/Corporate/Policy-Frameworks/Public-Health/Policy/Health-Care-Worker-Immunisation-Policy/OD388-Health-Care-Worker-Immunisation-Policy.pdf) Students are required to have access to a smart device that is capable of using app-based software systems. Quota Note: The Bachelor of Nursing course is highly competitive and places are limited on both campuses according to accreditation requirements. Applicants will be ranked based on highest qualification including, but not limited to; ATAR, previous degrees, cognate courses, university entry courses and non-cognate courses.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai  and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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Fees and scholarships

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Scholarships

Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship.

Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

  • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
  • ATAR results (if available)
  • STAT results (if applicable)
  • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
  • School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC

Course-specific documents

  1. A completed Nursing Declaration Form
  2. AHPRA registration certificate (enrolled nurses) 

Recommended documents (if applicable)

  1. Change of name documentation
  2. Marriage certificate
  3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

  1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
    • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
    • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
  2. Genuine Student documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
    • GS Form 2
    • Personal Statement (SOP)
    • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
  3. A copy of your Passport

Course-specific documents

  1. AHPRA registration certificate (enrolled nurses) 

Recommended documents

  1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
  2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
  3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
  4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
  5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing
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