Nursing
Vocational Institutions and Universities in Australia produce some of the most highly trained nurses in the world. With a focus on high quality education and the latest Techniques & Technology used, Australian Trained nurses are in demand all over the world and the employment opportunities are endless.
Nursing is currently on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Diploma of Nursing (Duration 18 months)
Nursing ranks highly as a rewarding and meaningful career choice for many. If you enjoy taking care of others and would like a fulfilling role in the nursing industry, then the Diploma of Nursing is your ideal platform to launch your career aspirations. Learn the legal requirements, health assessments, care plans, communication, and safe practices associated with nursing and give your career a kick start into a profession with excellent employment outcomes
Course Outcome: Diploma of Nursing graduates become Registered Nurses (education requirement for skilled migration purposes)
- Hospitals
- Residential care facilities
- Mental health
- Pathology services
- Medical Centres
- Community health centres
- Immunisation and health care screening
Advanced Diploma of Nursing (after Diploma) – Duration 26 weeks
This qualification covers Enrolled-Division 2 nursing work in areas of specialisation, with advanced skills and knowledge in client assessment, care and management across a wide range of health care settings.
Certificate
Courses vary in length depending on the level. The majority of courses are between 26 weeks and 1.5 years
Intake Dates
Intake dates are ongoing thoughout the year at various locations.
Locations
Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast Brisbane
Cost
From $4,000
The Course Details
Graduate Outcome
Registered Nurse Medical (254418) – Is currently on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List. To pass the skills assessment for general skilled migration you are required to prove that you have:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- 2 years on the job experience
If you complete a bachelor of Nursing in Australia you may qualify for the Temporary Graduate Visa. The benefit of this visa is, it gives you 18 months – 4 years of y unlimited work rights in Australia. Which can give you invaluable experience in the Nursing Industry. Plus graduates with a diploma of nursing may be able to work as an Enrolled Nurse during their Bachelor or Nursing studies. *Note* It is never recommended to undertake study for the sole purpose of trying to gain a visa to Australia
Job Forecast & Career Information
- Over the next 5 years employment opportunities are expected to be High (greater the 50000 positions)
- Employment growth over the last 5 years has been strong, also in the long term (10 years). Expected growth in the industry is rated Very High.
- 240700 people are currently employed in Australia as a nurse.
- Nurses in Australia have a just below average of full time employment (52.1% employed full time)
- The most common level of education attainment is Bachelor Degree (51.7%)
- Unemployment For nurses in Australia is well below the National Average.
Common Course Requirements
- Must have graduated year 12 in home country
- Must have a minimum of IELTS 6.5 in all 4 components
Education Pathways
Options for a Temporary Graduate Visa
If undertaking study in Australia for a minimum of 2 years you may qualify for the Temporary Skilled Graduate Visa. This visa allows the holder 1.5 years unlimited work rights in Australia. Many graduates use this time to build up experience in their field or find an employer that is willing to sponsor their visa.
If you have applied for the Temporary Graduate Visa you may also be eligible to apply for the Job Ready Program. The Job Ready Program is run through TRA and allows graduates in certain disciplines to have their skills assessed for skilled migration purposes. It is a way for people to have their skills assessed without having the experience. Once the student receives a positive skills assessment they may be eligible to apply for permanent work visas such as State Sponsored and General Skilled Migration Visas.
Graduate Visa
Get in Touch
Contact Information
Phone 0755 327 000
Skype: pathwaytoaus
Email: [email protected]
Offices
Gold Coast Office
2 Davenport St, Southport, QLD.
Adelaide Office
Level 5 Tower 2 /121 King William Street – Adelaide 5000
hi there im looking for an affordable nursing course tq 🙂
No problem Hilarry,
Do you have a preferred city to study in?
Regards.
PTA TEAM
Hello, my name is oluchi, i am a Nigerian and i wish to study Nursing in Australia specifically in perth. i have my ielts which is up to standard. most importantly i need your help in gaining my admission. please reply so that i can know your rate of interest.
Hi Oluchi,
I’ve just replied about nursing options and requirements.
Kind regards,
please i will like to confirm the mode of payment of tuition fee,if i can pay installment and also if i will have working permit while i am under training?
Hey Kunle,
Different schools require different payment plans; quite often you can pay per semester, some schools even allow students to pay per month.
On a student visa you are allowed to work 40 hours a fortnight, so that’s a part time job.
Hie.Kindly requesting link to apply for pathway in nursing in Australia.Thank you in advance.
Regards
Memory
Hey Memory,
I shall send you an email about about Nursing in Australia.
Regards
I would like to find out about cheap nursing courses. l want to study in Brisbane .
thanks
holly
Hi, We will send an email with some of the different courses. Generally speaking a Diploma of nursing course would cost roughly $20,000+ for 18 months
Diploma in nursing how much ut cost for international student?
No problem,
We will email you through some course information.
Regards,
PTA TEAM
Hi I live in England and have an acess to university certificate which is equal to A-levels (year 12) would this allow me to do a dimploma in nursing ?
Hi Chris,
Yes I believe this will be enough to meet the educational requirement to gain access to the Diploma of Nursing.
Do you know what city you would like to study in?
If took the diploma in nursing course and I registered as a Enrolled nurse, am I able to apply for a regional PR visa? Or do I need a sponsor?
Hi Lucas, it is difficult to advise without specific details of your circumstances.
We have emailed you privately.
Kind regards,
Team PTA
Your info is highly helpful
I am from Nigeria and i will like to study nursing ( diploma ) please what are the requirements and the cost, the payment plans . Is possible to work while studying thanks
Hi Emmanuel, we have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi, I currently live in the U.S., but will be marrying an Australian in 2019. I have quite a few college credits here and I am wondering if they will transfer or count towards a Diploma of Nursing when I move to Australia.
Thank you!
Hi Theresa,
Thanks for your message, congratulations!
We have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi, I would like to study nurse and I want to work with cosmetical nurse.
I need to do diploma or bachaleour ? I live in gold coast and I am looking for a chepeast place. I am from Brazil.
thanks
Thanks Lais, we have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
I have completed my +2 level in science faculty
Is it possible to study nursing in Australia…
Please provide me detail information
Hi Amrita,
We have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hello, I would like to study a postgrad course in Australia. I have a bachelor’s degree of science in nursing. Could you please assist me with the process?
Hi Aida,
We have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team
Hi, I’m looking a guidance on where to start in becoming a nurse in Australia. I’m about to start my second year holiday visa but In the long run I want to study nursing. How many years will I need to study? Is this course the starting point?
Hi Anna,
We have emailed you directly.
Kind regards,
PTA Team