From 1st July 2023, registered nursing undergraduate graduates can obtain a 4-years Temporary Graduate visa (PSW subclass 485), and registered nursing master graduates can obtain a 5-years Temporary Graduate visa (PSW subclass 485).
The nursing profession in Australia has a wide range of employment opportunities, and students can work in medical institutions such as hospitals and clinics, community health care centers, nursing homes, mental health or pediatrics after graduation.
Nursing courses in Australia
- University of Sydney
Campus: Sydney
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)
Program Details: 3 years, starting in February, $45,500/Y, no high school or undergraduate related major requirements
Major: Master of Nursing
Course details: 2 years, starting in February, $47,000/Y, no undergraduate related major requirements, IELTS each 7 or PTE each 68 required to complete online Literacy and Numeracy Tests and interviews.
- University of Technology Sydney
Campus: Sydney
Bachelor of Nursing
Program Details: 3 years, starting in February, $42,816/Y, no high school or undergraduate related major requirements; Or 2 years, applicants must have completed a recognized Australian Diploma of Nursing.
- University of Newcastle
Campus: Newcastle (you can apply for an additional 1 year PSW working visa), Central Coast (you can apply for an additional 2 years PSW working visa)
Bachelor of Nursing
Program Details: 3 years, starting in February, $38,570/Y, no high school or undergraduate related major requirements
- Charles Darwin University
Campus: Sydney, Darwin (Master can apply for an additional 2 years PSW working visa, undergraduate can apply for an additional 2 years PSW working visa)
Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-Registration)
Program Details: 2 years, starting in February, $32,850/Y, requires a bachelor’s background in health/science/business or law related, subject to change in July-August 2023.
- Western Sydney University
Campus: Hawkesbury Campus, Sydney
Bachelor of Nursing
Program Details: 3 years, start in March, $32,928/Y, no high school or undergraduate related major requirements
Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)
Campus: Hawkesbury Campus, Sydney
Program Details: 2 years, starting in January, $33,584/Y
- Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University
Campus: Bundoora Campus, Melbourne
Bachelor of Nursing
Course details: 3 years, starting in February, no high school or undergraduate related major requirements; A 2-year program starting in July, applicants must complete an approved and recognised Australian Diploma of Nursing ($38,400/Y)
