Bachelor of Nursing - First Year Entry

Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 3.0F/P
Campus: Wantirna (VIC)
Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Nursing graduates register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work across acute care, community health, mental health and specialist nursing roles in NHS trusts, private healthcare and international health systems.

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Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 45,354
Staff Ratio: 17.0:1
International: 36.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 73.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$4,908; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language. Non
Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or equivalent. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 65.00If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). Educational history Applicants' ATAR results will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they:
apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR
are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. English language test selection If your qualification was completed overseas and wasn't taught in English in one of the recognised countries, you will need to meet the English language proficiency requirements from an approved English Language Test. Please upload any academic results from IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE or OET tests (taken within the past two years) to VTAC. Recognised countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States of America. For the full list of recognised countries, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 65.00If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). Educational history Applicants' ATAR results will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they:
apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR
are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. English language test selection If your qualification was completed overseas and wasn't taught in English in one of the recognised countries, you will need to meet the English language proficiency requirements from an approved English Language Test. Please upload any academic results from IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE or OET tests (taken within the past two years) to VTAC. Recognised countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States of America. For the full list of recognised countries, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, any Science or Sociology equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational history Applicants who have completed post
secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course. Incomplete undergraduate and completed VE studies (within the last seven years) will also be considered. Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Nursing will not be considered for entry into first year. Please note that applicants will be assessed on their most recent related qualification. English language test selection If your qualification was completed overseas and wasn't taught in English in one of the recognised countries, you will need to meet the English language proficiency requirements from an approved English Language Test. Please upload any academic results from IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE or OET tests (taken within the past two years) to VTAC. Recognised countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States of America. For the full list of recognised countries, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational history Applicants who have completed post
secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course. Incomplete undergraduate and completed VE studies (within the last seven years) will also be considered. Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Nursing will not be considered for entry into first year. Please note that applicants will be assessed on their most recent related qualification. English language test selection If your qualification was completed overseas and wasn't taught in English in one of the recognised countries, you will need to meet the English language proficiency requirements from an approved English Language Test. Please upload any academic results from IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE or OET tests (taken within the past two years) to VTAC. Recognised countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States of America. For the full list of recognised countries, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational history Applicants' ATAR results from the last seven years will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they:
apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR
are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. English language test selection If your qualification was completed overseas and wasn't taught in English in one of the recognised countries, you will need to meet the English language proficiency requirements from an approved English Language Test. Please upload any academic results from IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE or OET tests (taken within the past two years) to VTAC. Recognised countries include Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States of America. For the full list of recognised countries, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 45,354; Total students
Staff Ratio: 17:1; Students per staff
International Students: 36%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.8/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture

Student Life & City (indicative)

What Students Love

Rich arts & cultural scene
Great café culture
Diverse international food scene
Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students45,354

Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1

International Students36%

Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 73%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)