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Undergraduate Preparation Program – Nursing/Health Science

Foundation Studies.
Western Sydney University

350

in world overall ranking*

46

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Undergraduate Preparation Program – Nursing/Health Science is a tuition-free pathway program designed to build the academic and study skills needed for success in first-year Diploma or Bachelor study. Delivered in a modular format, you study one subject at a time with workshop-style learning, no exams or lectures, and support from a Student Success Coach. This Foundation Studies program prepares you for further study in nursing and health sciences. The programme introduces biology, chemistry, and academic skills for health sciences degree entry.

Career outcome

This program is a preparation pathway rather than a qualification leading directly to professional roles. Successful completion provides a supported route into the Diploma of Health Science and, with the required GPA, entry into the first year of relevant bachelor degrees such as Nursing, Midwifery or Health Science. As a Foundation Studies program in nursing and health sciences, it helps build confidence and academic readiness for future clinical and health-sector study. Supporting progression into undergraduate Nursing and Health Sciences degree programmes.

Entry requirements

No ATAR required. Open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 17+ who are not currently enrolled in or completing Year 12 in the same year of intended admission.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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

Costs

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A$11,885 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

12 months

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March

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Liverpool City
Campbelltown

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9031

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - UNDERGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - POSTGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

50% of tuition fees

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