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    Advanced Nursing

    Bachelor degree

    Develop the nursing expertise and leadership skills to deliver comprehensive care to patients in diverse healthcare settings.

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    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing)
    • Duration

      Duration

      The duration of this course depends on the stream undertaken, please refer to information provided for individual streams. The minimum duration of this course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some streams in this course are not available at all campus locations and to international students studying in Australia; please refer to information provided for individual streams.
      3 years, 6 months full-time, part-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      700
    • CRICOS

      CRICOS

      The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
      118283D
    • Location

      Location

      The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered.
      Albany Campus,  Curtin Perth,  Curtin Kalgoorlie
    • Fieldwork
      See requirements
    Course outline

    Select your preferred campus:

    2026

    Semester 1

    On campus

    2027

    Extended Delivery Period 1

    On campus

    Extended Delivery Period 2

    On campus

    Semester 1

    On campus

    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    Develop the nursing expertise and leadership skills to deliver comprehensive care to patients in diverse healthcare settings.

    This advanced course is ideal if you’d like to create lasting change in people’s lives and shape the future of healthcare. You’ll graduate ready to deliver exceptional care and make a lasting impact in the healthcare sector.

    What jobs can the Advanced Nursing course lead to?

    Careers

    • Registered nurse
    • Community practice nurse

    Industries

    • Community health
    • Hospital
    • Rural health

    What you'll learn

    • demonstrate accountable, safe, person centred nursing care in a diverse range of health settings.
    • apply critical thinking and reflection to problem solving and clinical decision making for health improvements.
    • critically analyse scientific literature and health standards in order to reflect on and synthesise complex information and integrate this into clinical practice.
    • communicate effectively with individuals, families, communities within diverse health contexts and across interprofessional teams.
    • use technologies proficiently to support quality patient care within a changing health care environment.
    • recognise the values intrinsic to registered nurse practice and demonstrate commitment and action to lifelong learning ethical and sustainable.
    • identify, evaluate and apply appropriate international and national standards of practice within a nursing healthcare context.
    • acknowledge diversity across health care populations and systems and recognizes influence of self in care provision for inclusive and culturally safe practice.
    • apply current nursing and health legislation as a member of interprofessional health care teams to provide quality care in the interests of public safety.

    Why study Advanced Nursing at Curtin?

    Cutting-edge course

    Step beyond traditional nursing education. This dynamic course features mental health units, leadership training and planetary health themes.

    High-tech learning facilities

    Enrich your learning in our advanced, immersive facilities, where you can build the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's rapidly evolving healthcare field.

    Highly ranked course

    We're in the top 100 in the world for nursing (QS 2025). We're also rated five stars for learning resources and ranked equal first in WA for skills development and teaching quality (Good Universities Guide 2026). 

     

    Professional recognition and accreditation

    This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and satisfies the requirements of an approved program of study. If you are seeking registration as a registered nurse (division one), you must meet the core registration standards.

    Susannah Kenny

    What I enjoy most about my course is the practical side. It’s fascinating to know that the skills we are learning will one day help someone regain their health and have a better life.

    Susannah Kenny

    Entry requirements

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    7

    Speaking

    7

    Reading

    7

    Listening

    7

    Overall band score

    7

    Unsure about your English proficiency level or pathway?

    I don’t know my English level.

    If you are unsure of your English skill level, we can provide a free online placement test, known as Password, to assess your current level of English and then to plan your pathway. This can be done through a Curtin registered agent or partner.

    Assess your English

    I know my English level, what English course should I do?

    Use your current English language proficiency test score to calculate the Curtin English pathway to your university study.

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    Application Requirements

    Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.

    Other requirements and notes for this course

    Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Stream and Registered Nurse Conversion Australian Registration Stream will commence in 2027 in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing) (B-ADVNURS).

    This course is pending accredited by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and pending approval as an approved program of study by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

    This course will undergo assessment for accreditation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council in 2025. Graduates can apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

    Ranking and Selection Process

    Entry to this course is competitive, with limited places available.

    Please note:

    • Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and entire academic record.
    • Applicants must provide all required documents and be assessed as eligible to be included in the ranking for an offer.
    • Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course specific prerequisites, does not guarantee selection.
    • Applicants with outstanding results will only be considered for an offer upon submission of the results.
    • Eligible applicants will remain in the ranking pool until the conclusion of all offer rounds.
    • In the event the course reaches capacity the University reserves the right not to proceed with subsequent offer rounds.

    Students who have not successfully completed theory units must do so within a period of two semesters in order to complete the course requirements.

    • A break of more than one semester will incur additional professional experience placement hours.
    • Manual handling competency is a requirement for the course.
    • Students are required to complete 840 hours of clinical placement over the duration of the course. On completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and will also need to meet the national registration standards.
    • These include (but are not limited to): assessment of your initial nursing qualification and registration; Criminal History Screening; English Language Proficiency; assessment of any health, conduct or performance issues.

    For more information on the registration process or standards, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au.

    Applicants should be aware that nursing can be a demanding course, with a number of Inherent Requirements for students. Applicants are expected to have read the Inherent Requirements and self-assessed their suitability and capacity to complete the course.

    The Comprehensive Stream is available for school leavers and mature age students; The Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Stream is available to individuals who hold an Australian recognised Diploma in Enrolled Nursing and who are currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2).

    Those applying for the Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Stream are required to meet the Curtin University standard entry requirements. You cannot apply to this stream directly. Applications can be submitted via the main course page.

    The Registered Nurse Conversion Australian Registration Stream is available to:

    • Registered nurses whose Australian registration has lapsed due to a lack of currency of practice (must have practised within the last 10 years)
    • Registered general nurses from overseas wishing to gain registration in Australia, (must hold qualifications that have been recognised via the Australian Qualifications Framework as equivalent to a diploma in nursing, meet Curtin English and entry requirements and have a minimum of 3 months full time recent clinical nursing experience as a Registered General Nurse in an acute health care setting.
    • Mandatory requirements for professional experience placements (PEP) include but not limited to health and legal screening. Screening costs are the responsibility of the student and it is expected that the student will maintain currency of these for the duration of the course.

    More information related to health and legal screening can be located on the Health Sciences’ website. Students must be available for block weeks and rotational shifts during/outside the semester in healthcare facilities. While on PEP students require a Personal Electronic Device with mobile data to complete the assessment tool.

    In addition to satisfying Curtin University minimum English standard requirements for nursing courses, all applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standards.

    https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx Refer to English language requirements for Nursing courses for detailed information on how to meet English proficiency for this course. You must complete the declaration form for English primary language competency.

    Cut-off scores

    Please note: The cut-off scores below are for 2025 only.

    Qualification Score

    GCE/STPM/HKALE (A-levels - best of three)

    5

    HKDSE

    15

    IB

    24

    Ontario Gr 12 (best of 6)

    60

    ATAR (including WACE/SACE/HCE/VCE)

    70

    WAUFP (CPS)

    54

    India (CBSE)

    60%

    India (HSC)

    65%

    Sri Lanka

    5

    Minimum academic entry requirements

    Find out the minimum entry requirements for your country. This information is only relevant to courses with an ATAR of 70.

    Select your country of origin:

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    • Australia

      Australia

    • Bangladesh

      Bangladesh

    • Botswana

      Botswana

    • Brazil

      Brazil

    • Brunei

      Brunei

    • Canada

      Canada

    • China

      China

    • Germany

      Germany

    • Hong Kong

      Hong Kong

    • India

      India

    • Indonesia

      Indonesia

    • Iran

      Iran

    • Japan

      Japan

    • Kenya

      Kenya

    • Korea

      Korea

    • Malaysia

      Malaysia

    • Mauritius

      Mauritius

    • Myanmar

      Myanmar

    • Nepal

      Nepal

    • Norway

      Norway

    • Oman

      Oman

    • Pakistan

      Pakistan

    • Philippines

      Philippines

    • Russia

      Russia

    • Saudi Arabia

      Saudi Arabia

    • Singapore

      Singapore

    • South Africa

      South Africa

    • Spain

      Spain

    • Sri Lanka

      Sri Lanka

    • Taiwan

      Taiwan

    • Tanzania

      Tanzania

    • Thailand

      Thailand

    • US

      US

    • United Arab Emirates

      United Arab Emirates

    • United Kingdom

      United Kingdom

    • Vietnam

      Vietnam

    • Zambia

      Zambia

    • Zimbabwe

      Zimbabwe

    • Other

    Other requirements and notes for this course

    Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Stream and Registered Nurse Conversion Australian Registration Stream will commence in 2027 in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing) (B-ADVNURS).

    This course is pending accredited by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and pending approval as an approved program of study by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

    This course will undergo assessment for accreditation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council in 2025. Graduates can apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

    Ranking and Selection Process

    Entry to this course is competitive, with limited places available.

    Please note:

    • Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and entire academic record.
    • Applicants must provide all required documents and be assessed as eligible to be included in the ranking for an offer.
    • Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course specific prerequisites, does not guarantee selection.
    • Applicants with outstanding results will only be considered for an offer upon submission of the results.
    • Eligible applicants will remain in the ranking pool until the conclusion of all offer rounds.
    • In the event the course reaches capacity the University reserves the right not to proceed with subsequent offer rounds.

    Students who have not successfully completed theory units must do so within a period of two semesters in order to complete the course requirements.

    • A break of more than one semester will incur additional professional experience placement hours.
    • Manual handling competency is a requirement for the course.
    • Students are required to complete 840 hours of clinical placement over the duration of the course. On completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and will also need to meet the national registration standards.
    • These include (but are not limited to): assessment of your initial nursing qualification and registration; Criminal History Screening; English Language Proficiency; assessment of any health, conduct or performance issues.

    For more information on the registration process or standards, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au.

    Applicants should be aware that nursing can be a demanding course, with a number of Inherent Requirements for students. Applicants are expected to have read the Inherent Requirements and self-assessed their suitability and capacity to complete the course.

    The Comprehensive Stream is available for school leavers and mature age students; The Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Stream is available to individuals who hold an Australian recognised Diploma in Enrolled Nursing and who are currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2).

    Those applying for the Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Stream are required to meet the Curtin University standard entry requirements. You cannot apply to this stream directly. Applications can be submitted via the main course page.

    The Registered Nurse Conversion Australian Registration Stream is available to:

    • Registered nurses whose Australian registration has lapsed due to a lack of currency of practice (must have practised within the last 10 years)
    • Registered general nurses from overseas wishing to gain registration in Australia, (must hold qualifications that have been recognised via the Australian Qualifications Framework as equivalent to a diploma in nursing, meet Curtin English and entry requirements and have a minimum of 3 months full time recent clinical nursing experience as a Registered General Nurse in an acute health care setting.
    • Mandatory requirements for professional experience placements (PEP) include but not limited to health and legal screening. Screening costs are the responsibility of the student and it is expected that the student will maintain currency of these for the duration of the course.

    More information related to health and legal screening can be located on the Health Sciences’ website. Students must be available for block weeks and rotational shifts during/outside the semester in healthcare facilities. While on PEP students require a Personal Electronic Device with mobile data to complete the assessment tool.

    In addition to satisfying Curtin University minimum English standard requirements for nursing courses, all applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standards.

    https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx Refer to English language requirements for Nursing courses for detailed information on how to meet English proficiency for this course. You must complete the declaration form for English primary language competency.

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    Essential requirements for admission (including fieldwork requirements)

    Many of our courses require students to comply with additional essential requirements. Failure to comply with any of the essential requirements may potentially prevent the successful completion of the course and/or achieving professional registration.

    Fieldwork requirements during the course

    Please refer to the following statements on the fieldwork component of this course:

    Fees and scholarships

    International student indicative fees

    Total indicative course fee (2026)

    $157,500*

    Indicative year 1 fee (2026)

    $45,000*

    Total indicative course fee (2027)

    $173,250*

    Indicative year 1 fee (2027)

    $49,500*

    The fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. The indicative tuition fee is subject to an annual tuition fee increase of up to 8 per cent and may be subject to legislative change.

    The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

    This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. For information about fees at other locations please contact the relevant campus or partner institution.

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    • Curtin course code: B-ADVNURS
    • CRICOS code: 118283D
    • Last updated on: 6 January 2026

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