Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

About the course

ECU’s Bachelor of Science (Nursing) prepares you to become a registered nurse in Australia, ready to practise across diverse healthcare settings. You’ll develop foundational nursing knowledge and clinical skills using high-quality simulation facilities and extensive practical placements with partner hospitals. The course balances theory with hands-on learning and is aligned to AQF Level 7 outcomes for a Bachelor degree in nursing. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles as registered nurses across hospitals and a wide range of health services. Career pathways may include acute and medical-surgical care, community and primary health, aged care, mental health and other specialty clinical areas, supported by supervised practicum experience during the degree. This Bachelor-level nursing qualification supports entry to professional practice as a nurse in Australia. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)