Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies)
Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies)
This is an international course allowing registered nurses from outside of Australia an opportunity to obtain an Australian degree if they hold a diploma level qualification in their country of origin. The course is not professionally-accredited and therefore does not lead to registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an international course allowing registered nurses from outside of Australia an opportunity to obtain an Australian degree if they hold a diploma level qualification in their country of origin.
The course is not professionally-accredited and therefore does not lead to registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia.
Course learning outcomes
Apply comprehensive health knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical nursing situations.
Critically analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex nursing practice.
Anticipate and identify potential health care challenges and develop appropriate nursing strategies and solutions.
Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies to inform nursing practice.
Independently communicate nursing knowledge, concepts and values clearly and coherently.
Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity and cultural competence.
Career Opportunities
Possible future job titles
Nurse
REQUIREMENTS
There are various ways to meet our admission requirements, such as:
Secondary school results
Successful completion of one year of tertiary study from a recognised institution
Completed Diploma program from a recognised institution
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), including IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR), or
Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test:
24 for listening,
24 for reading,
27 for writing, and
23 for speaking
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
