Considering studying Nursing at university but aren’t sure which nursing school you should apply to?
We’ve rounded up the top five nursing schools in Australia so you can see how they rank. Here’s your chance to learn more about potential universities for studying to become aregistered nurse。
See which uni made the list!
#5. Deakin University
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Rankings
Deakin University’sSchool ofNursing and Midwiferyranks at number 5 for top Australian nursing schools, according to QS Top Universities Rankings 2020.
The school is also ranked 29th globally, according to QS Top Universities Rankings 2020. Overall, Deakin is ranked as the 16th best university in Australia according to the Top Universities Rankings 2021.
About
Deakin University aims to foster a deep practical understanding for its nursing students, withclinical placements commencing in the first trimester of year one。Nursing is available across the university’s Burwood, Waterfront, and Warrnambool campuses!
Deakin University offers ahuge variety of undergraduate courses, including:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Nursing (Clinical Leadership)
- Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion
ABachelor of Nursing (Honours)is also available.
Entry Requirements
Applications are made either:
- Directly viaVTAC(the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre).
- Through Deakin University’sNIKERI Institutefor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
- Through Deakin University’sSouth West TAFE pathway formfor those applicants who are current students or graduates of South West TAFE’s Diploma of Nursing.
The following are the requirements for each of the Nursing degrees offered at Deakin:
Bachelor of Nursing
- ATAR of 72.1
- English as a subject prerequisite
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
- ATAR of 92.65
- English as a subject prerequisite
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Nursing
- ATAR of 77.6
- English as a subject prerequisite
Bachelor of Nursing (Clinical Leadership)
- ATAR of 81.5
- English as a subject prerequisite
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion
- ATAR of 76.35
- English as a subject prerequisite
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Rankings
TheUniversity of Melbourne’sSchool ofHealth Sciencesranks at number 4 for top Australian nursing schools, according to QS Top Universities Rankings 2020.
The school is also ranked 26th globally, according to QS Top Universities Rankings 2020. It is also the 3rd best university overall in Australia according to the Top Universities in Australia 2021 rankings.
About
Underpinned by cutting-edge health and medical sciences research, Melbourne University’s Nursing School provides nursing students with an in-depth education, particularly through its connection with a variety of specialist teaching hospitals across Australia.
Unlike many other universities in Australia,nursing students must complete a master’s degree to finalise their accreditation。To become a registered nurse through The University of Melbourne, students mustfirst complete a three year undergraduate degree(either a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Design or a Bachelor of Biomedicine)and then complete a Master of Nursing Science(a 2 year degree).
Entry Requirements
Applicants must first complete a three year undergraduate degree in Commerce, Design, Biomedicine or Science to apply for the Master of Nursing Science.
Those who achieved anATAR between 96.00 and 99.85in Year 12 and then go on to enrol in an undergraduate degree at Melbourne University areguaranteed a place in the Master of Nursing Science.
More information can be foundhere!
#3. Monash University
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Rankings
MonashUniversity’sSchool ofNursing and Midwiferyranks at number 3 for top Australian nursing schools, according to QS Top Universities Rankings 2020.
The school is also ranked 14th globally, according to QS Top Universities Rankings 2020. Additionally, it’s ranked the 6th best university in Australia overall on Top Universities in Australia 2021.
About
Melbourne’s Monash University School of Nursing and Midwifery is thehighest-ranking nursing school in Victoria。莫纳什大学护理学院分布在穿越s both theClayton and Peninsula campuses,offering undergraduate students a wide range of study options in various health and medical fields.
The school also promotes practical learning, giving students vast options of clinical placements.
Undergraduate courses include aBachelor of Nursing and a Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)which are respectively 3 and 4 years in length.
Entry Requirements
Applications are made viaVTAC(the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre).
- 2021 GuaranteedATAR of 70for both Clayton and Peninsula campuses
- English + Mathematics subject prerequisites
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)
- 2021 GuaranteedATAR of 82
- English + Mathematics subject prerequisites
Check outwhat it’s like to study a Bachelor of Nursing at Monash,as well as thepros and cons here!
#2. The University of Sydney
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Rankings
TheUniversity of SydneySusan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwiferyranks at number 2 for top Australian nursing schools, according to QS Top Universities Rankings 2020.
The school is also ranked 13th globally, according to QS Top Universities Rankings 2020. USYD is ranked as the 2nd best university in Australia overall, in Top Universities in Australia 2021.
About
Based on Mallet Street in Camperdown, the new, purpose-built Susan Wakil Building that houses theUniversity of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwiferyprovides students with the practical skills that are required within the nursing profession.
A number of courses are available for undergraduate students, including:
Prospective students can also complete an undergraduate degree with a Master of Nursing to qualify as a registered nurse. These courses include:
- Bachelor of Arts/Master of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science (Health)/Master of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science/Master of Nursing
A number of undergraduate scholarships are available each year. More information can be foundhere!
Entry Requirements
Applications are made via UAC. The following are the degrees offered within the nursing school and the ATARs required:
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)
- Guaranteed entry ATAR of 84
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Nursing
- Guaranteed entry ATAR of 80
Bachelor of Science (Health)/Master of Nursing
- Guaranteed entry ATAR of 80
Bachelor of Science/Master of Nursing
- Guaranteed entry ATAR of 80
Learn more about theBachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) hereas well as itspros and cons!
#1. University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
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Rankings
TheUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)School ofNursing and Midwiferyranks at number 1 for top Australian nursing schools, according to QS Top Universities Rankings 2020.
The school is also ranked 7th globally, according to QS Top Universities Rankings 2020. Additionally, UTS is the 9th best university within Australia according to the Top Universities in Australia 2021 rankings.
About
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) offers a dynamic nursing degree underpinned by the latest research into nursing and midwifery. The UTS Nursing faculty isaffiliated with over 100 clinical facilities across New South Wales alone, allowing nursing students to grow their professional networks!
The UTS Nursing faculty also gives students the option tospecialise in many health disciplines, includingmental health, palliative care, and aged careto name a few.
Undergraduate students can either apply for aBachelor of Nursing (3 years full-time) or a Bachelor of Midwifery (3 years full-time)—the latter being one of the only undergraduate courses of its kind in Australia. Anoptional honours degree is also availablefor Bachelor of Nursing students.
More information can be found in the UTSHealth course guide!
Entry Requirements
Applications are made via UAC.
Bachelor of Nursing
- Selection rank of a 78.95 ATAR
- Recommended HSC subjects include Mathematics, Science, and English
Bachelor of Midwifery
- Selection rank of a 98.40 ATAR
- Recommended HSC subjects include mathematics, Science, and English
Check out what it’s like studying aBachelor of Nursing at UTS hereand itspros and cons!
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