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Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Nursing (for Enrolled Nurses - Diploma of Nursing Entry)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Level

    Bachelor (Honours)

  • Duration

    2F or 4P

  • Campus

    Brisbane (QLD)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    March 2027

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Course Overview

**Bachelor of Nursing (for Enrolled Nurses

  • Diploma of 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

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Nursing (for Enrolled Nurses - Diploma of 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 - Diploma of Nursing Entry) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • For additional information about the admissions criteria for ACU and for this course, refer to ACU's website. Please note: All applicants for Nursing courses must meet English Language Proficiency requirements as stipulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), prior to enrolling into a course. | Students undertake a minimum of 680 hours of professional experience. Before students can begin professional experience for this course, students should review the mandatory State or Territory legal and industry policy requirements. An overview of these requirements can be found at https://www.acu.edu.au/WILsearch. Students must meet the inherent requirements – essential components of this course (capabilities, knowledge and skills) – to achieve the course learning outcomes. For more information see https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/how-to-apply/inherent-requirements. | AHPRA Registration
  • Prior study

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

Total Students35,037
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
International Students17%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

81%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

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