Bachelor of Nursing
Train for one of the most in-demand careers in the world at QUT — a university built around real-world work readiness. Hundreds of clinical placement hours, a direct pathway to registration as a nurse, and a 2-year post-study work visa in Australia's growing health sector.
- ✓ NMBA-accredited degree — a direct pathway to registering as a nurse in Australia
- ✓ Nursing is among the most in-demand professions on Australia's skilled lists
- ✓ Hundreds of clinical placement hours plus a 2-year post-study work visa
QUT's Bachelor of Nursing combines the science of health — anatomy, physiology, pharmacology — with extensive hands-on training in state-of-the-art simulation labs and real hospital placements. You graduate confident, work-ready and eligible to register as a Registered Nurse.
Nursing is one of Australia's most needed occupations, so graduates enjoy strong employment and one of the clearer routes to skilled migration. A 2-year post-study work visa gives you time to build experience and register.
Similar health programmes
| University | Country | Level | Duration | Tuition/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUT (Nursing) ★ This programme | 🇦🇺 Australia | Bachelor's | 3 years | AU$40,800 |
| UBC (Nursing) QS #38 | 🇨🇦 Canada | Bachelor's | 4 years | CA$49,000 |
| Sydney (Public Health) QS #18 | 🇦🇺 Australia | Master's | 1.5 years | A$49,000 |
What you'll need
| Academic | ATAR 75+ (or international equivalent) | |
| Prerequisites | English; senior science recommended | |
| English | IELTS 7.0 in each band (AHPRA standard) | |
| Other | Immunisations & background check before placement | |
Need to lift your English to 7.0 or a science prerequisite? Pathway and English programmes can bridge the gap — your counsellor will map the right route.
Core courses
Career outcomes
AU$70k+
Typical starting salary for registered nurses
2-year 485 visa
Post-study work in Australia
In demand
Nursing is on Australia's skilled shortage lists
PR pathway
High-demand route to permanent residency
Application timeline
Tuition fees & costs
| Tuition (international) | Per annum | AU$40,800 |
| Total degree cost | 3 years (indicative) | ~AU$122,000 |
| OSHC (health cover) | Mandatory for student visa | ~AU$600/yr |
| Student visa fee | Subclass 500 | A$2,000 |
Funding you may be eligible for
Alternative funding options
Available for international students at leading Australian universities. No cosigner, collateral, or local credit history required.
Work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term and unlimited during scheduled breaks — many nursing students find part-time roles in aged care or health support.
Monthly budget in Brisbane
Brisbane offers a warm climate, a relaxed lifestyle and lower living costs than Sydney or Melbourne — with a fast-growing health sector that's ideal for nursing placements and jobs.
Student-visa financial requirement: A$29,710/year living costs in addition to tuition and travel — via bank statements or approved evidence.
Australian student visa requirements
| Visa type | Student Visa (subclass 500) | |
| CoE required | Confirmation of Enrolment from QUT | |
| Application fee | A$2,000 | |
| Financial proof | A$29,710/year living + tuition + travel | |
| Health cover | OSHC mandatory (~A$600/year) | |
| Post-graduation | Temporary Graduate visa (485) — ~2 years; nursing supports skilled migration | |
Hear from our students
"QUT's simulation labs made me feel ready before my first hospital placement, and there were so many. I registered as a nurse right after graduating and had job offers waiting. My counsellor guided my English prep and application."
"Brisbane is warm, friendly and affordable, which mattered a lot on a student budget. Nursing is in such high demand here — the 2-year work visa is helping me build experience toward permanent residency."
Frequently asked questions
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Start your free application with a counsellor who knows Australian nursing admissions and registration pathways.