Federation University Australia
Bachelor of Nursing
Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F/P
Campus
Berwick (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
A$42,000 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Nursing at Federation University Australia in Gippsland, 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)
Ballarat offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
12,478
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
32.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
75.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£29,230
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k 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
- Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English. | Current Year 12 graduates Immunisations Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status.
- Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks NDIS Work Screening Test Applications will be required to undertake a NDIS Work Screening Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- Mask Fit Testing Applicants will be required to complete mask fit testing prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- Recent Year 12 graduates Immunisations Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status.
- Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks NDIS Work Screening Test Applications will be required to undertake a NDIS Work Screening Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- Mask Fit Testing Applicants will be required to complete mask fit testing prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- Applicants with Higher Education study Immunisations Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status.
- Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks NDIS Work Screening Test Applications will be required to undertake a NDIS Work Screening Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- Mask Fit Testing Applicants will be required to complete mask fit testing prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- Applicants with VET study Immunisations Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status.
- Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks NDIS Work Screening Test Applications will be required to undertake a NDIS Work Screening Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- Mask Fit Testing Applicants will be required to complete mask fit testing prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- Applicants with work and life experience Immunisations Prior to commencing clinical placements students are expected to provide evidence of current immunisation status.
- Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
- For more information see: Federation University Australia police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks NDIS Work Screening Test Applications will be required to undertake a NDIS Work Screening Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
- Mask Fit Testing Applicants will be required to complete mask fit testing prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
- Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 60.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer.
- English language test selection All International applicants will need to meet the English Language Requirement to be considered for entry.
- English language proficiency Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency either by providing a written declaration that English is their primary language or evidence that they have achieved the minimum English language test results as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard .
- VTAC will contact applicants for this course to advise them of the instructions to provide this declaration through their VTAC account.
- VET studies in Year 12 Applicants who have completed a Certificate III as part of their year 12 will be considered for this course.
- Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, any Mathematics or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study.
- Overall maximum of 5 points.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
- Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 60.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer.
- English language test selection All International applicants will need to meet the English Language Requirement to be considered for entry.
- English language proficiency Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency either by providing a written declaration that English is their primary language or evidence that they have achieved the minimum English language test results as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard .
- VTAC will contact applicants for this course to advise them of the instructions to provide this declaration through their VTAC account.
- VET studies in Year 12 Applicants who have completed a Certificate III as part of their year 12 will be considered for this course.
- Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, any Mathematics or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study.
- Overall maximum of 5 points.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Minimum requirements Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the Federation Access Studies Program (FAST) .
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Minimum requirements Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Minimum requirements Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this program.
- Applicants in this category should consider a pathway program such as Federation Access Studies (FAST) .
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Federation University Australia Equity schemes information and the Federation University Australia website
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
12,478
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
32%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
8.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
Ballarat offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
- Ballarat offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
What Students Love
- Historic city & heritage
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Total Students12,478
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students32%
Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
75%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£29,230
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
- Engineering
- Education
- Healthcare
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
A$126,000
For full 3.0F/P
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
Tuition (International)A$42,000per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$4,908per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Housing£821/mo
Food & Groceries£331/mo
Transport£86/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,429
Annual living costs£17,158/yr
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Mount Helen (Ballarat) 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, Mount Helen (Ballarat) 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.