Murdoch University

Bachelor of Nursing

Undergraduate
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Details

University Location Perth, Western Australia
City Population 2.4 million
Student Population 25,000
Int'l Student Population 8,772
Main Campus Perth
Program Campus Perth or Mandurah
Program Duration 3 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$44,640 (2007 fees; subject to increase)
Semester Intake February & July
Application Deadline Rolling admissions*
CRICOS Provider 00125J
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Overview

Murdoch University prepares future nurses to lead with compassion, evidence-based knowledge and a strengths-based approach to care. The Bachelor of Nursing equips you with the clinical skills, professional values, and confidence to make a real difference in people’s lives.

The School of Nursing believes that by promoting a culture of life-long learning and empowering their student population, they contribute to the enhancement of the nursing profession. Murdoch’s nursing team of dedicated academics is passionate about nursing education, across undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher degree by research, providing a foundation for safe, compassionate strengths-based nursing care across the lifespan to improve health and well-being for all people.

3 Reasons to Study Nursing at Murdoch
1. Murdoch is the #1 university in Western Australia for learner engagement and median salary for nursing by the Good Universities Guide 2026.
2. Study at either Perth or Mandurah Campuses, where inclusive teaching practices and Universal Design for Learning support every student to succeed.
3. Graduate as a strengths-based registered nurse ready to work collaboratively with individuals, families, and communities to improve their health and well-being.

Program

Throughout the Bachelor of Nursing, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive as a nurse, with a curriculum designed to blend theory, practice, and compassion.

Murdoch’s teaching is guided by a strengths-based philosophy. This means focusing on recognizing and building on the abilities, knowledge, and values you already bring while helping you develop the confidence and skills to grow as a nurse. By learning in this supportive environment, you’ll be empowered to see and build on the strengths of your patients, their families, and the wider community, creating a more positive and collaborative approach to healthcare.

Murdoch’s strengths-based approach to teaching will help you

  • build confidence through real-life case studies and hands-on practice;
  • understand the complexities of health and illness across the lifespan;
  • navigate the legal, ethical, and cultural factors that shape modern healthcare and professional nursing practice;
  • master essential clinical skills to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care in diverse healthcare settings.

At Murdoch, you’ll gain practical experience and critical thinking skills to become a strengths-based registered nurse.

Mandurah Learning Centre
You’ll be learning in modern facilities:

  • an 80-seat video communications room
  • three 30-seat flexible teaching rooms
  • one multi-purpose laboratory
  • video and audio-conferencing technology

Nursing Simulation Suites
Murdoch’s nursing simulation suites offer real-world learning experiences, where you can gain hands-on skills in a safe, supportive environment. These spaces can be transformed into a variety of medical settings, such as clinical rooms, operating theatres, or general practice clinics, ensuring you’re well prepared for your future healthcare career.

Admission Requirements

Completed high school diploma
You must have a completed high school diploma with a minimum average of 65%.

Admissions Timeline

*Offers are made throughout the year based on academic merit and subject to availability in the program. You’re encouraged to apply as early as possible.