Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)

Why study the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)?

The Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) course has been designed to develop future nursing leaders and researchers. If you have a strong interest and aptitude for nursing and are interested in a career involving research and practice at the cutting edge, this course has been designed for you.

It is a challenging program that includes advanced coursework, extension activities, research training and professional practice. A mentoring program will link you with experienced academic staff and research groups within UWS. This will allow you to take part in the University's research activities. Aspects of the advanced coursework and extension activities will involve advanced nursing and medical science students working collaboratively.

The course is offered in full-time mode only. Students must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of equal or above 5.5 to remain in the course. Those who do not maintain this average will be transferred to the Bachelor of Nursing.

The course follows the pattern described for Bachelor of Nursing, so in addition to research, all nursing career practice areas are open to the graduates of this degree.

Practical Experience

Throughout the course, you will be placed in a range of health facilities and community settings. These will provide you with a variety of clinical experiences, opportunities to practice and to consider career options as a graduate nurse.

A Career in Nursing (Advanced)

Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) have pursued careers as registered professional nurses in a diverse range of settings including:

»» acute care hospitals
»» community health
»» child health
»» mental health services
»» disability services
»» rehabilitation services
»» aged care services
»» operating theatres
»» emergency or trauma units
»» forensic nursing
»» drug and alcohol
»» occupational health.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in Midwifery, the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery at UWS is a year long course developed for registered nurses.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the Apply Now pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.