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    B-ADVNURS

    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
    • 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
    • Location

      Location

      The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered.
      Curtin Perth
    Course outline

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    2026

    Semester 1

    On campus

    2027

    Semester 1

    On campus

    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    Important Notice for International Students: This course is awaiting CRICOS registration. Admission for international onshore students is subject to CRICOS approval.

    This dynamic course prepares you to become a skilled leader in nursing.

    In this course, biological, psychological and nursing sciences will inform your knowledge and skill development. The innovative and expansive Advanced Nursing curriculum features exciting opportunities to explore mental health, sustainability and planetary health, and leadership in nursing.

    • Leadership: Leadership development is a cornerstone of this program, helping you build the essential skills that distinguish exceptional healthcare professionals.
    • Mental health: Mental health is woven throughout this course, with five specialised units designed to develop your understanding and integrate mental health principles into holistic nursing practice.
    • Sustainability and planetary health: Themes of sustainability and planetary health are integrated through the course. In your third year, you’ll study a Planetary Health for Nursing unit to discover the connections between our natural environment and population health.

    During simulated practice and immersive fieldwork, you'll gain practical expertise in diverse healthcare environments. This includes 840 hours of clinical placements across hospitals, private practices, aged care facilities, rural health settings and mental health services.¹

    You'll also be encouraged to engage with interprofessional healthcare teams, studying alongside nursing, medical and allied health specialists from different fields.

    As a graduate of this course, you’ll have a robust skillset that allows you to deliver exceptional person-centred and evidence-based care.

    This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.

    ¹ A break from study of more than one semester may incur additional clinical practice.

    Alternative streams

    If you are currently a qualified enrolled or registered nurse, we provide these options to enhance your qualification:

    These streams can be studied via our Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing) course from 2027. Before 2027, both streams can be studied via our Bachelor of Science (Nursing).

    Apply to study an alternative stream via the application portal. You will need to upload the relevant documents to show you meet the specific entry requirements.

    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 curriculum

    Step beyond traditional nursing education. This dynamic course features mental health units, practical learning, 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.

    Professional recognition

    Upon graduation, you can apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

    Professional recognition and accreditation

    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.

    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

    Admission criteria

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

    Select an option that best suits you:

    You’re considered someone with work and life experience if:

    You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

    How we define ‘experience’

    ‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

    Pathways

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      •        STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

    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

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6.5

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    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

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    You’re considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:

    Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

    Pathways

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      •        STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

    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

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

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    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).

    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 standard. 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.

    •       ** 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).

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    • Last updated on: 12 June 2025

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