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.
Registered Nurse is currently on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Diploma of Nursing (Duration 18 months)
If you can see yourself working with people to help cure and alleviate illness, nursing could be the course for you. Nursing is also one of the most in demand occupations in Australia and around the world.
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 Enrolled Nurses which can work in numerous occupations including:
- Hospitals
- Residential care facilities
- Mental health
- Pathology services
- Medical Centres
- Community health centres
- Immunisation and health care screening
Graduates of the Diploma of Nursing can also look to continue
Bachelor of Nursing – 3 years (Or 2 years after completing the Diploma of Nursing)
The Bachelor of Nursing is the qualification that you need to work as a Registered Nurse in Australia. Registered Nurse is currently on the Department of Home Affairs Medium and
Nursing graduates in Australia are capable of delivering safe and competent practice. The bachelor
Throughout your studies students will develop skills through clinical placements across the health sector in numerous different departments, exposing students to a range of clinical placements include aged care, acute and sub-acute, community, mental health, paediatric and high dependency nursing.
Course Outcome: Bachelor of Nursing graduates become Registered Nurses and can work in numerous employment opportunities in Australian and around the world including:
- Emergency
- Mental Health
- Paediatrics
- Intensive Care Nursing
- + Many more specialities
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing at accredited providers, students may apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Certificate
Bachelor of Nursing is 3 years or 2 year if you first study the Diploma of Nursing
Intake Dates
Locations
Cost
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 from an accredited Australian provider
Additionally, 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 2 years of 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.
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.
Diploma of Nursing Common Course Requirements
- Must have graduated year 12 in home country
- Must have a minimum of IELTS 6.5 in all 4 components
Bachelor of Nursing Common Course Requirements
- Must have graduated year 12 in home country
- Must have a minimum of IELTS 7 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 2 years unlimited work rights in Australia. Please note graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing may qualify for the temporary graduate visa. Graduates of the Diploma of Nursing do not qualify for the graduate visa.
Many graduates use this time to build up experience in their field or find an employer that is willing to sponsor their visa.
Even though graduates may qualify for a full skills assessment after graduation of the bachelor degree, graduates may also choose to first obtain the temporary graduate visa. This will give them sufficient time to process any future general skilled migration application. 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 265 900
Skype: pathwaytoaus
Email: [email protected]
Offices
Gold Coast Office
2575 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, QLD, 4215
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PTA Team
Hi!
I’m from the UK I am looking to study nursing in Australia as I want to specialise in cosmetic nursing! I’m on my second year currently. Can I have some more information on where I can study and how much it is going to cost etc please?
Hi Emily,
We have contacted you directly.
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PTA Team
Hi
I am from Nigeria , I have a bachelor’s degree in microbiology but I have a deep passion for nursing…. With my degree can I apply for bachelor’s in nursing or just diploma …
Hi Jennifer,
We have contacted you directly.
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PTA Team
Hi,
I’ve completed my three year diploma in general nursing and midwifery after 12th. In which course can I apply for student visa to Australia? What are the requirements?
Thanks.
Hi Kamal,
We have contacted you directly.
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PTA Team
Hi,
I read purchasing n supply and will like to study nursing(diploma). Is it possible?, if so what are the requirements and the cost involved.
Thanks very hope to hear from you.
Hi Michael,
We have emailed you directly.
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PTA Team
Hi this is atik
If i take the diploma in nursing course in Australia and I registered as a Enrolled nurse, am I be able to apply for a regional PR visa? Or do I need a sponsor? For more details, i have completed my graduation in HRM and having 10 yrs working experience but its pretty difficult to get PR in the field of HRM. So i have decided to take diploma in nursing course. Another query is that does study gap matters for taking a diploma course like nursing ?
Hi, i am from Malaysia. Im interested of study and work in Australia. I was thinking of going in middle of 2019. Im in interested in studying Nursing Courses. would like to find information on the cheapest Course available. Thank you
Hello Ann Marie,
We have emailed you directly.
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PTA Team
I am a graduate of Human Anatomy but will like to apply for a Diploma in Nursing in Australia. What are my chances of getting a visa and admission?
Hello Afolabi,
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PTA Team
Hllooww .. my name is parminder and i am from india … i want to move to melbourne in australia.. while taking admission in any nursing course … suggest me colleges and what are english proficiency requirements in nursing.. in diplomas and degrees.????
Hello Parminder,
we have contacted you directly.
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PTA Team.
Hi ,
I would like to undertake a short nursing course in wish I can develope later , are there any options for a short course in which I can work part time also in Sydney.
Many thanks,
Hi Abby,
We have contacted you directly.
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PTA Team
hi!i am from botswana i would like to study nursing in an affordable college.may yo kindly assist me.
Hi Boineelo,
We have emailed you directly.
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PTA Team
Bula from Fiji,
I am interested in Registered Nurse (Age Care). Will that help me if I try and move to Australia?
Hi Inny,
We have contacted you directly.
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PTA Team
Hi! I am planning to take up Cert III in Health services Assistance (0.5 years) and Diploma in Nursing (1.5 years) for me to satisfy the two-year requirement. Will I still be eligible for the temporary graduate visa? Thanks
Hi Mary,
We have contacted you directly.
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PTA Team