Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Nursing (for Enrolled Nurses - Dip Nursing entry)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
2F/EqP
Campus
North Sydney (MacKillop) (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-03-01
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Course Overview
**Bachelor of Nursing (for Enrolled Nurses
- Dip Nursing entry)** at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor (honours) 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
35,037
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
17.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
81.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Nursing (for Enrolled Nurses - Dip Nursing entry)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Nursing (for Enrolled Nurses - Dip Nursing entry) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Applicants who have completed an approved and accredited Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing) and hold current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) can apply for this Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses – Diploma of Nursing Entry).
- Applicants with any other related qualification should apply for the Bachelor of Nursing and seek credit approval.
- Read more about Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study.
- Other applicants All other applicants are not eligible for this course.
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
35,037
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
17%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
81%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary