The University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Nursing (Diploma Enrolled Nurse Pathway)
New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
2F/4P
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-02-22
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Nursing (Diploma Enrolled Nurse Pathway) at The University of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors pass 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.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
34,808
Staff Ratio
29.2:1
International
17.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
80.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Nursing (Diploma Enrolled Nurse Pathway)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Nursing (Diploma Enrolled Nurse Pathway) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Graduate or prior study status: Applicants must have the following: Provide evidence of current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A completed Diploma of Nursing qualification (HLT54115 or HLT54121) Must have completed the award within five years prior to enrolment (from 2021 onwards) in the Bachelor of Nursing.
- A completed Provide First Aid Certificate – HLTAID003 or HLTAID011 Provide First Aid will have been completed within the Diploma of Nursing, or independently and separate from the Diploma qualification.
- Inherent requirements: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking.
- While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise the academic integrity of the program or patient safety.
- It is your responsibility to check all the requirements of courses and to consider the effects of any medical condition, impairment, or disability on your ability to complete course requirements.
- Inherent requirements for studying nursing at the University of Newcastle Also check the special requirements and policies for this course. | Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Applicants who have successfully completed the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115 or HLT54121) within the last five years (from 2021 onwards), including a Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011)) and can provide evidence of current NMBA registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse are welcome to apply for this accelerated program and gain admission to the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing.
- Other applicants All other applicants are ineligible to apply for this accelerated nursing program.
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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
Student Population
34,808
Total students
Staff Ratio
29:1
Students per staff
International Students
17%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
80%
Employed after graduation