Bachelor of Professional Nursing
Why study the Bachelor of Professional Nursing at UNE?
This course will provide registered nurses from other countries only, who have a diploma in nursing qualification and professional experience, the opportunity to undertake advanced studies at the Bachelor level. Specifically, it will provide an advanced level of knowledge, understanding and skills in aspects of nursing theory, health management and counseling. While this course will provide a professional upgrading, the School of Health has not applied for accreditation from the NSW Nurses & Midwives Board for registration in Australia as graduates will return to their home country.
Career Opportunities
This course aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills required to work in the health care environment. It aims to build on the students diploma qualifications and professional experience. It also aims to further develop their skills of critical analysis and problem solving, as well as concepts and skills specific to the nursing and health management settings.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
Full Fee2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, On CampusHow to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | BProfNurs | ||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee | ||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | ||||||
| Benefits | Articulation: 48cp equivalent to one year full-time study building on a minimum 2 year full time diploma |
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| How to apply |
All International students apply direct to the International Marketing and Pathways Office For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Applicants with a two year nursing diploma awarded by the Indian Nursing Council or other Registered Training Organisation (RTO), acceptable to the School, complete 48 credit points. Note: this course will provide a professional upgrading, the School of Health has not applied for accreditation from the NSW Nurses & Midwives Board for registration in Australia as graduates will return to their home country. |
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| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC 37) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall: (a) hold a two year nursing diploma awarded by the Indian Nursing Council or other Registered Training Organization (RTO), acceptable to the School.
While this course will provide a professional upgrading, the School of Health has not applied for accreditation from the NSW Nurses and Midwives Board for registration in Australia as graduates will return to their home country.
English Language Requirements
Entry to the Bachelor of Professional Nursing requires an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5.
Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 48 credit points.
Program of Study
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
• one year as a full-time candidate;
• two years as a part-time candidate.