Australian Nursing Schools in Australia
University of Sydney Nursing School
Program Overview - Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)
| University and Faculty: | University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Program: | Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) |
| University Location: | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| City Population: | 4.5 million |
| Student Population: | 47,200 |
| Campus Location: | Mallett Street Campus |
| Program Duration: | Three years |
| Semester Intake: | March each year |
| Next Intake: | March 2013 |
| Est. Annual Tuition: | $26,880 AUD (2012) |
The University of Sydney Nursing School is one of the leading research-intensive nursing and midwifery institutions in the world, offering a professional nursing education that is internationally renowned for its research focus and cutting-edge facilities. Sydney Nursing School has always taken pride in educating health care professionals for Australia and around the world, providing clinical training to newcomers as well as to seasoned veterans looking to gain experience with unfamiliar or newly developed nursing techniques.
Bachelor of Nursing students studying at the University of Sydney Nursing School can expect a high-quality education that will more than prepare them for a career as a nurse or midwife. Nursing students develop their practical skills initially by mastering complex clinical simulations, and go on to work placements with select students being able to do their clinical placements in rural locales or even abroad.
Students are constantly challenged in a rigorous but supportive environment that promotes a refined education for nurses graduating to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment. More than 900 hours of clinical work using advanced medical technology and shadowing academics in their respective medical fields prepare students to handle the pressure of working at a modern hospital.
Unique Features of the Program
The Bachelor of Nursing continues to embody the internationalism and integrative approach the University of Sydney has sought to develop as one of the world's leading research-intensive insitutions. The University of Sydney has entrenched the success of collaborative learning as a key to academic excellence, even in programs such as the Bachelor of Nursing, and are focused on professional development rather than focused research. As such, Sydney Nursing School is the only program in Australia whose students have access to interdisciplinary teaching across all of the health sciences, including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, etc.
Additionally, the University of Sydney Nursing School allows for "Combined Degrees" between a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Master of Nursing degree, the key benefit being that students can acquire both degrees throughout a four-year program, saving both time and money without sacrificing the academic excellence Sydney Nursing School provides in its separate programs. Students wishing to pursue research avenues of study in nursing can go on to conduct independent research in either a Master of Philosophy degree or as a doctoral student.
Why International Students Like to Study at the University of Sydney's Nursing School
Canadians studying nursing at the University of Sydney have the opportunity to gain the requisite skills for their professional career at one of the best life science faculties in the world while travelling abroad in one of the finest cities of the world!
The Bachelor of Nursing's focus on clinical proficiency provides the experienced-based teaching that imbue the technical skills of a professional nurse, while coursework taught by leading figures in the health sciences provide a continual foundation of scientic knowledge to bolster a student's clinical abilities. Furthermore, while not all Sydney nursing students pursue research degrees, the high quality of education allows a smooth transition into postgraduate study from a Bachelor of Nursing for those who choose to do so.
Professional Certification/Accreditation Information
Graduates from the University of Sydney Nursing School are accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia .
Graduates from Canada who wish to practice as a registered nurse upon their return to Canada should be aware of the certification process for foreign-trained nurses in their province of
residence. For information about Canadian certification processes for foreign-trained registered nurses, please visit:
http://www.cicic.ca/en/professions.aspx?sortcode=2.19.21&prof=3152
Scholarships
Every student who applies (and accepts) via OzTREKK and commences his/her studies at an OzTREKK Australian university will receive a $500 scholarship from OzTREKK. Click here for more information about the OzTREKK Scholarship!
Admissions Criteria/Entry requirements for Canadians:
Applicants must satisfy University of Sydney's English language requirements for admission and have a high school diploma with at least a 66% average.
Total Number of Places in the Program: TBA
Total Number of International Places: TBA
OzTREKK Admissions Officer: Christine Chu
