Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Bachelor of Nursing
Chadstone, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F
Campus
Moorabbin (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Nursing at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE in Chadstone, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Nursing graduates register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work across acute care, community health, mental health and specialist nursing roles in NHS trusts, private healthcare and international health systems.
Student life (indicative)
Chadstone offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
The University at a Glance
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Nursing
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Nursing topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Nursing
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Applicants with Higher Education study Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) Level 5 English & Math All applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test online. Applicants must be at Exit Level 5 for both English and Maths. Contact 92095876 to arrange to sit the BKSB test. Applicants who have Enrolled Nurse Ahpra Registration do not have to complete the BKSB. AHPRA Registration You need to hold AHPRA registration as an enrolled nurse prior to commencement if applying through a Diploma or Nursing pathway. Direct Applicants You may be eligible for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning in accordance with your previous qualification/s. Applicants with non-graded awards (Certificate IV or Diploma in Nursing) are invited to apply directly to the institute for commencement into 1st year. Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Applicants with VET study Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) Level 5 English & Math All applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test online. Applicants must be at Exit Level 5 for both English and Maths. Contact 92095876 to arrange to sit the BKSB test. Applicants who have Enrolled Nurse Ahpra Registration do not have to complete the BKSB. AHPRA Registration You need to hold a current AHPRA registration as an enrolled nurse prior to commencement if applying through a Diploma or Nursing pathway. Direct Applicants You may be eligible for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning in accordance with your previous qualification/s. Applicants with non-graded awards (Certificate IV or Diploma in Nursing) are invited to apply directly to the institute for commencement into 1st year. Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) Level 5 English & Math. Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Applicants with work and life experience Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) Level 5 English & Math All applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test online. Applicants must be at Exit Level 5 for both English and Maths. Contact 92095876 to arrange to sit the BKSB test. Applicants who have Enrolled Nurse Ahpra Registration do not have to complete the BKSB. AHPRA Registration Applicants must hold current Enrolled Nurse Registration with AHPRA. Transition program Applicants with a graded Diploma of Nursing or equivalent in their Diploma studies, will be eligible for one year's advanced standing into the Bachelor of Nursing (Applicants must hold current Enrolled Nurse Registration with AHPRA). To ensure a smooth transition from these previous studies, students enrolling in the degree via alternative entry will be required to attend an on-campus transition program prior to commencement in the degree. Following completion of this program, applicants will commence the degree in the Second Year of the program. All applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test online. Level 5 English & Math. Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English. Non-Year 12 prerequisites English language proficiency of IELTS 7.0 (if secondary education has not been completed in English).
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Chadstone offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
- Chadstone offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
- Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
- Beach lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Nursing graduates register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work across acute care, community health, mental health and specialist nursing roles in NHS trusts, private healthcare and international health systems.
- Nursing graduates register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work across acute care, community health, mental health and specialist nursing roles in NHS trusts, private healthcare and international health systems.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Business
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Chadstone carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.
- Like most major Australian cities, Chadstone carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
- A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.