Nursing Courses

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses:

Bachelor of Nursing (3 years full-time): The most common entry-level course for aspiring registered nurses (RNs).

Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing (2 years): For students with a related prior qualification or high academic standing.

Master of Nursing (Pre-registration): Suitable for Registration for non-health background students.

Master of Clinical Nursing (Entry to Practice): For individuals with a non-nursing degree who want to become RNs.

Entry Requirements:

Academic Qualifications:

Completion of high school or equivalent for undergraduate programs; relevant undergraduate degree for postgraduate programs.

English Language Proficiency:

Most universities require:

IELTS: Overall, 7.0 (no band less than 7.0)
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 94 (minimum 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing, and 23 in speaking)

Permanent Residency (PR) Pathways for Nurses:

Nursing is a high-demand occupation in Australia, with many PR opportunities under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program. Key steps include:

Skill Assessment :

Conducted by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).

Requires proof of qualifications, English proficiency, and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Eligible PR Visa Options:

Nurses in Australia have several pathways to obtain Permanent Residency (PR):

General Skilled Migration (GSM): Nurses with relevant qualifications and work experience can apply for PR through a points-based system.

State Sponsorship: Some Australian states offer sponsorship to nurses to address local workforce shortages, leading to PR.

Regional Sponsorship: Nurses working in regional areas can earn additional points, increasing their chances of PR eligibility.

Employer Sponsorship: Nurses sponsored by an Australian employer for a permanent position can apply for PR through employer-sponsored visas.

Labour Agreement: Nurses can be sponsored under formal labour agreements between employers and the Australian government for PR eligibility.

State-Specific Pathways

Some states, like Victoria or Queensland, have additional incentives or tailored nomination streams for nurses working in rural or critical shortage areas.

Nursing Occupations in Demand