Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Nursing
Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
3F/6P
Campus
Gold Coast (QLD)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-03-08
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Nursing at Southern Cross University in Victoria, 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
18,348
Staff Ratio
43.0:1
International
30.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
83.0%
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 Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English, Mathematics Advanced.
- Recommended studies: One or more of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
- Applicants with higher education study Enrolled nurses who are graduates of an approved training package and who have Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration as an enrolled nurse should contact Southern Cross University for entry into the enrolled nurse pathway course.
- Other applicants Refer to Southern Cross University general admission criteria . | Inherent requirements: Check the essential components of this course (knowledge, skills, capabilities) to achieve the course learning outcomes.
- Check the special requirements and policies for this course .
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
18,348
Total students
Staff Ratio
43:1
Students per staff
International Students
30%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
83%
Employed after graduation