Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Nursing
Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
3F/6P
Campus
Hawkesbury (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
A$40,775 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-03-01
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Nursing at Western Sydney University in Bankstown, 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
47,820
Staff Ratio
36.4:1
International
24.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
67.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
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
- Applicants with recent secondary education Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
- Applicants with higher education study Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
- Overseas Registered Nurses (without a qualification equivalent to AQF7) are assessed individually for Credit for Prior Learning into the Bachelor of Nursing.
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Graduates from The College's Undergraduate Preparation Program in Nursing and Health Science may be admitted to Bachelor of Nursing at Western Sydney University provided they achieve a minimum grade point average of 7.0. and the English language proficiency requirement for the course.
- Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway): Applicants must have successfully completed a Diploma of Nursing in Australia in the last 10 years (HLT51612 or HLT54121 or HLT54115) and hold current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
- Students will be eligible for Credit for prior learning with 80 credit points applied to the Bachelor of Nursing.
- Applicants with work and life experience Not applicable. | Inherent requirements: Student must meet essential components of this course in order to complete this course and graduate.
- Applicants are encouraged to read and understand the Inherent requirements online Check the special requirements and policies for this course .
- Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway): Applicants must have successfully completed a Diploma of Nursing in Australia in the last 10 years (HLT51612 or HLT54121 or HLT54115) and hold current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
- Students will be eligible for Credit for prior learning with 80 credit points applied to the Bachelor of Nursing.
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
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
47,820
Total students
Staff Ratio
36:1
Students per staff
International Students
24%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
67%
Employed after graduation
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
A$122,325
For full 3F/6P