Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Nursing - First Year Entry
Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F/P
Campus
Hawthorn (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
- First Year Entry** at Swinburne University of Technology in Hawthorn, 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.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
45,354
Staff Ratio
17.0:1
International
36.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£35,550
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Nursing - First Year Entry
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Nursing - First Year Entry topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Nursing - First Year Entry
- 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 English other than EAL or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language. Non
- Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or equivalent. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 65.00If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). Educational history Applicants' ATAR results will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they:
- apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR
- are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. English language test selection If your qualification was completed overseas and wasn't taught in English in one of the recognised countries, you will need to meet the English language proficiency requirements from an approved English Language Test. Please upload any academic results from IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE or OET tests (taken within the past two years) to VTAC. Recognised countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States of America. For the full list of recognised countries, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 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 Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 65.00If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). Educational history Applicants' ATAR results will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they:
- apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR
- are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. English language test selection If your qualification was completed overseas and wasn't taught in English in one of the recognised countries, you will need to meet the English language proficiency requirements from an approved English Language Test. Please upload any academic results from IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE or OET tests (taken within the past two years) to VTAC. Recognised countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States of America. For the full list of recognised countries, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 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 Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational history Applicants who have completed post
- secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course. Incomplete undergraduate and completed VE studies (within the last seven years) will also be considered. Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Nursing will not be considered for entry into first year. Please note that applicants will be assessed on their most recent related qualification. English language test selection If your qualification was completed overseas and wasn't taught in English in one of the recognised countries, you will need to meet the English language proficiency requirements from an approved English Language Test. Please upload any academic results from IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE or OET tests (taken within the past two years) to VTAC. Recognised countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States of America. For the full list of recognised countries, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. 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 Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational history Applicants who have completed post
- secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course. Incomplete undergraduate and completed VE studies (within the last seven years) will also be considered. Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Nursing will not be considered for entry into first year. Please note that applicants will be assessed on their most recent related qualification. English language test selection If your qualification was completed overseas and wasn't taught in English in one of the recognised countries, you will need to meet the English language proficiency requirements from an approved English Language Test. Please upload any academic results from IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE or OET tests (taken within the past two years) to VTAC. Recognised countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States of America. For the full list of recognised countries, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. 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 Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational history Applicants' ATAR results from the last seven years will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they:
- apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR
- are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. English language test selection If your qualification was completed overseas and wasn't taught in English in one of the recognised countries, you will need to meet the English language proficiency requirements from an approved English Language Test. Please upload any academic results from IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE or OET tests (taken within the past two years) to VTAC. Recognised countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States of America. For the full list of recognised countries, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. 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 Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology 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
45,354
Total students
Staff Ratio
17:1
Students per staff
International Students
36%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture
University Stats
Total Students45,354
Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1
International Students36%
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£35,550
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Estimated Annual Costs
Tuition (International)Fee not confirmedCheck the university's official fee page Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$4,908per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page