Course overview
Please be aware, the Nursing comprehensive stream will be replaced by our new Advanced Nursing course from 2026. Learn more on the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing) course page.
Note: Only applications from current Registered Nurses can be accepted for the mid-year (July) intake.
This is a comprehensive course that includes biological, psychosocial and nursing sciences; advanced clinical skill development; and simulated practice and fieldwork.
Your studies will focus on developing the knowledge and skills needed for our changing healthcare system.
When you graduate, you can become a registered nurse with the expertise to deliver comprehensive care to patients in diverse healthcare settings.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Registered nurse
Industries
- Community health
- Hospital
Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates can apply for registration to become a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Why study at Curtin?
Professional recognition
When you graduate, you are eligible to apply for registration to become a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Cutting-edge
You’ll learn in advanced facilities and develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to meet the demands of changing healthcare systems and technologies.
Work experience
You’ll complete clinical placements in hospitals, private practice and rural health settings during your course.
Hear from our students
"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
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (this course has been superseded by the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing))
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Course structure
What you'll learn
Throughout the course, you’ll be encouraged to be an active member of an interprofessional healthcare team, gaining the opportunity to study with various nursing and medical specialists in a range of fields.
You’ll develop strong, practical skills through supervised clinical placements in hospital, private practice, aged care, rural health, and community and mental health settings.
You may also have the opportunity for international study experiences.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.
Note: A break from study of more than one semester may incur additional clinical practice.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Alternative streams
If you are currently a qualified enrolled or registered nurse, we provide these options to enhance your qualification:
- Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse stream (domestic only)¹
- Registered Nurse Conversion – Australian Registration Nurse stream (domestic and international)¹
- Registered Nurse Conversion – Non-Registration Nurse stream (domestic only).
To study one of the above three alternative streams, apply for the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) and for credit for recognised learning (CRL). When your CRL is confirmed, select your stream. Note that our Kalgoorlie and Albany locations offer the Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse stream only.
¹ These streams will be available to study via our Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing) course from 2027. Before 2027, both streams can be studied only via our Bachelor of Science (Nursing).
Entry requirements
To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria:
- course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway
- any course-specific requirements
- English language requirement.
Minimum ATAR entry required
This course requires you to achieve a minimum ATAR/selection rank to be considered for entry, but does not guarantee selection.
Entry pathways
There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved.
Curious how students entered this course? See the entry pathways other students have taken.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive study credit or support based on your previous experience or personal circumstances.
Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Special consideration
If your studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration when applying to Curtin. This process is available to new applicants only and allows your application to be assessed in light of those circumstances.
Additional information
Application Requirements
If you’re looking to apply for this Curtin course, please refer to our applicant requirements before completing your application. The application requirements include the things to know before you apply and the documents that will need to be submitted along with your application depending on the stream you will be applying for.
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2025 Domestic indicative fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
*The indicative first-year fee is based on a standard full-time study load of 200 credit points.
This fee is a guide only. Your total fee may vary depending on the units you choose, your study load or if your course includes additional requirements. For more information on fees, see other fees and charges.
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How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
Check entry requirements
Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Choose your application pathway
I’m in year 12 or applying for Medicine
If you’re in year 12 or recently finished high school, you’ll need to apply through TISC.
You’ll apply through TISC no matter what you studied in high school, whether that was:
- ATAR
- General subjects
- Certificate IV
- or completing UniReady in Schools program.
TISC has different application dates to Curtin. Visit the TISC website for all important dates, including application deadlines.
I have finished high school
If you’re not a current year 12 student or recent graduate, you’re considered a non school leaver and you’ll apply directly to Curtin.
The only exception is Medicine, which must be applied for through TISC.
You’ll apply directly to Curtin if you are:
- a high school graduate who finished school last year or earlier
- transferring from another university
- returning to study or using your professional experience to qualify
- progressing from a VET or TAFE qualification or bridging program
- a current Curtin student changing courses or campuses.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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