Bachelor of Nursing
Program code
1162
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
3 years full-time
6 years part-time
Credit points
240
Indicative fee
$6,500.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual CSP
fee
Commencing in
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2
Prerequisites
- NIL
Assumed knowledge
- English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
My details
Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.
Standard program
For the award of Bachelor of Nursing (BN), you must successfully complete 240 credit points, made up of:
- 230 credit points for the Core Module;
- 10 credit points for the Flexible Module;
Other program requirements:
You must successfully complete:
- no more than 100 credit points of Level 1 courses (the first digit of a course code denotes the level);
- at least 60 credit points of Level 3 courses or higher
Students commencing in Year 2
For the award of Bachelor of Nursing (BN), students admitted with 80 credit points of advanced standing or credit must successfully complete160 credit points, made up of:
- 150 credit points for the Core Module;
- 10 credit points for the Flexible Module;
Other program requirements:
You must successfully complete:
- no more than 100 credit points of Level 1 courses (the first digit of a course code denotes the level);
- at least 60 credit points of Level 3 courses or higher
This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.
Designated courses for the purposes of exclusion
The courses listed below are designated for the purposes of the Academic, Progression Procedure . A student who fails a designated course may be excluded from the program.
| Trimester | Course code | Course title | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri 2 | 1809NRS | Effective Nursing Practice (Standard program only) | 10 |
| Tri 1 | 2803NRS | Acute Nursing Practice | 10 |
| Tri 2 | 2807NRS | Chronic Illness Management | 10 |
| Tri 2 | 2809NRS | Mental Health Nursing Practice | 10 |
| Tri 1 | 3803NRS | Complex Clinical Care | 10 |
| Tri 1 | 3804NRS | Community Nursing Practice | 10 |
| Tri 2 | 3808NRS | Professional Experience Capstone | 20 |
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.
Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.