Bachelor of Nursing Science
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Nursing Science at Sydney Medical College prepares students for a rewarding career as a registered nurse. The program combines rigorous academic coursework with extensive clinical placements across a variety of healthcare settings, including major teaching hospitals, community health centers, mental health facilities, and aged care facilities. Students develop comprehensive clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and a compassionate approach to patient care.
The curriculum is aligned with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) standards, ensuring graduates are eligible for registration as nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Students benefit from simulation-based learning in our state-of-the-art clinical simulation center, which features high-fidelity manikins, virtual reality scenarios, and standardized patient encounters.
Goals, Outcomes & Methods
Prepare competent, compassionate, and culturally aware nursing professionals who can deliver safe, evidence-based care across diverse healthcare settings and contribute to the advancement of nursing practice.
Graduates will demonstrate clinical competence across all areas of nursing practice, apply evidence-based decision making, communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams, practice within legal and ethical frameworks, and provide culturally safe care.
Lectures, clinical simulation, supervised clinical placements, case-based learning, reflective practice journals, flipped classrooms, interprofessional education sessions, and clinical skills laboratories.
Program Structure & Plan
Year 1: Foundations of Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology, Health Communication, Clinical Skills 1, Psychology for Health Professionals, Bioscience
Year 2: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Clinical Skills 2, Health Assessment, Indigenous Health Perspectives
Year 3: Complex Care Nursing, Community Health, Leadership in Nursing, Research Methods, Clinical Placements, Transition to Practice
Tuition & Fees
| Fee Type | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Fees | ||||
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Tuition Fee
Annual tuition for Bachelor of Nursing Science
|
32,000 | 32,000 | 32,000 | 96,000 |
| Living & Accommodation | ||||
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Estimated Living Costs
Accommodation, food, transport, and personal expenses
|
7,476 | 7,476 | 7,476 | 22,428 |
| Scholarships & Discounts | ||||
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Early Payment Discount
5% discount for full annual payment before registration deadline
|
1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 4,800 |
| Grand Total | 41,076 | 41,076 | 41,076 | 123,228 |
Healthcare Futures Scholarship
— AUD 8,000 per year
Academic merit + commitment to rural or regional healthcare
International Nursing Excellence Award
— AUD 5,000
Strong academic record and demonstrated community service
Who Should Apply
Individuals passionate about healthcare who possess strong interpersonal skills, emotional resilience, and a commitment to helping others. The program is open to school leavers and mature-age students seeking a career change.
Admission Requirements
Current First Aid Certificate. National Police Check. Working with Children Check. Health screening and immunization records. A personal interview may be required for shortlisted applicants.
Required Documents
Career Prospects
College Accreditation & Recognition
Program Accreditation & Recognition
General Information
Clinical placements total over 800 hours across the three years. Students are required to obtain immunizations, first aid certificates, and police clearances prior to placements. Shift work during clinical placements is required.
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