Fast Facts
Location
This course requires some on-campus attendance by online students.
Commencing
- Online: February, July
Fees
$5,710.00+
+estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load
Currently displaying fees for 2025, which are subject to change in following years.
Duration
3 years full-time
3.5 years full-time for mid-year entry
Entry Requirements
ATAR 66.45
Recommended Knowledge
English (Units 3/4,C), Biology, Chemistry and one of General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths (Units 3/4,C)
QTAC Codes
- 316139
Course detail
Study this degree online through a combination of online resources and some on-campus residential workshops. Benefit from excellent online resources, regular tutor contact and extensive supervised professional placement and clinical experience in real-world settings, beginning in your first year.
Australian clinical placement is provided in a range of contemporary health settings. Apply theoretical knowledge in a practical context, preparing you for smooth transition into the workplace. JCU’s exceptional learner engagement and teaching resources ensure you graduate job ready.
Graduates will be eligible for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
View the handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects, as well as pre-placement requirements.
Learn more. Study nursing online with JCU's Bachelor of Nursing Science
Study nursing online with JCU’s Bachelor of Nursing Science [Mixed-mode]. Our Bachelor of Nursing Science, or BSN, programs allow eligible candidates to study externally with limited attendance at JCU’s Townsville or Cairns campuses. With registered nurses in high demand, graduate as a sought-after professional ready to pursue your dream career in a variety of settings.
Earn a contemporary nursing degree in Queensland with the flexibility of an external study mode. Learn from leading professionals in the health industry and benefit from their teaching excellence and experience. Learn how to plan and implement nursing interventions and manage and evaluate care.
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A JCU nursing degree online will train you to work in all settings, from metropolitan private and public hospitals to rural and isolated clinics. Gain expert knowledge in communication, Indigenous health studies, law and ethics, working with vulnerable population groups, mental health and the Australian healthcare system.
Studying a Bachelor of Nursing Science online means you apply your theoretical knowledge to 880 hours of supervised professional practice in a variety of acute and diverse community health settings. Learn how to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds as you work closely with rural, remote, tropical and Indigenous communities.
Graduates of JCU’s BSN work in a variety of areas including mental health, aged care, oncology, community health and health education. All JCU nursing programs are accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council.
Study Nursing Online and Make a Difference
JCU is passionate about helping Bachelor of Nursing Science [Mixed-mode] students to develop a healthy study routine and be confident in your abilities.
JCU offers short courses designed to revise your knowledge of maths, statistics and academic reading and writing. You can sign up for self-study workshops focusing on effective note taking, studying for exams and writing assignments.
Studiosity is an after-hours online study support providing personalised, live help from a trained network of advisors. You can receive feedback on your academic writing and fine-tune your assignments before you submit them.
Succeed in nursing on your own terms. JCU’s Bachelor of Nursing Science [Mixed-mode] program is a unique opportunity for students to join the health care profession without committing to an on-site campus program.
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A JCU Nursing degree prepares you for a career in a range of rural, regional and metropolitan nursing settings. This unique focus will distinguish you from your peers throughout your career.
JCU Nursing graduates are known for their skill, care and work across Australia and internationally. Graduates work in a variety of areas, such as metropolitan hospitals, rural and regional centres, Government departments and defence, non-government agencies and community health.
This degree provides a strong foundation for future specialisation in areas such as emergency, mental health, aged care, oncology and community health, rural and remote practice or in health policy, research, management, or education sectors.
Entry score threshold
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in June each year. Meeting the threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
ATAR/Selection Rank: 66.00
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the Bachelor of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) for Semester 1, 2024. The table includes offers deferred to Semester 1, 2024 which may have been assessed using the entry score threshold of an earlier year.
JCU Townsville
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
|---|---|---|
Highest | 96.30 | 99.95 |
Median | 76.60 | 80.00 |
Lowest | 64.20 | 68.20 |
JCU Cairns
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
|---|---|---|
Highest | 92.65 | 99.95 |
Median | 74.40 | 78.00 |
Lowest | 61.80 | 67.80 |
JCU Mackay
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
|---|---|---|
Highest | 90.05 | 96.30 |
Median | 68.10 | 70.70 |
Lowest | 60.75 | 67.35 |
JCU Mount Isa
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
|---|---|---|
Highest | <5 | <5 |
Median | <5 | <5 |
Lowest | <5 | <5 |
External
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
|---|---|---|
Highest | 90.95 | 99.95 |
Median | 71.50 | 75.50 |
Lowest | 68.00 | 70.00 |
Notes:
<5 – indicates less than 5 OP/ATAR-based offers made.
* Refer to Adjustment Factors
Find out more about who you might study with by viewing this course’s student profile.
Adjustment factors
James Cook University applies bonus ranks under the Regional Preference Scheme and QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Learn more about JCU’s adjustment factors.
Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD5,710.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
JCU Prep provides a pathway into this course. Enrolling in this flexible program will enable you to meet entry requirements including subject pre-requisites and ATARs. Introductory academic subjects are also available to prepare you for tertiary study.
*Excludes entry into the Bachelor of Advanced Science, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Marine Science, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Nursing Science – Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours).
Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
External (316139) - Apply Now
Admission requirements
This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. You will find all the details of your course requirements in the JCU Professional Experience Placement website.
Real stories
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Student
Andrew Naughton
Bachelor of Nursing Science (External)
The flexibility of watching lectures and completing course content in my own time around work commitments was extremely convenient. I enjoyed the camaraderie and lifelong friendships established with other external students through participation in collaborate sessions, residential schools, and group assessment tasks.
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Student
Ivy Hodges
Bachelor of Nursing Science
Doing my three-week placement in Weipa made me more drawn to becoming a rural and remote nurse and giving back to my people. I was able to have a more hands-on experience: applying cultural competencies and applying competent nursing skills to my people. This made me realise my potential as a future registered nurse.
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Lecturer
Julie Shepherd
Nursing and Midwifery
As a Nurse educator, I can help you to engage in your learning, inspire you to be your best and transform you from being ordinary to being great! If your dream is to have a career in nursing then JCU is the place where your dreams really do come true.