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Bachelor of Nursing Science (Online)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
James Cook University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This online Bachelor of Nursing Science gives you the flexibility to pursue a professional nursing qualification while balancing work and life. You will build foundational and clinical nursing knowledge through multimodal learning and practical placement experiences. Graduates can apply for Registered Nurse (Division 1) registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, preparing you for entry-level practice in nursing as a bachelor-level qualification.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to seek work as a registered nurse across a range of healthcare settings such as hospitals, community health services, aged care and regional or remote services. The degree supports development of core clinical and patient-care capabilities, communication and teamwork for contemporary practice. Career pathways commonly include general nursing roles and progression into specialty areas with experience, as a bachelor-level nursing qualification. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$5,920 per year

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Information

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3 years

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February, July

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Online

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78110E

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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tick iconINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (IRTPS)

A$28,092

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A$33,092

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