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Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry Program) – Melbourne (Bundoora) (HBNPRG)

The Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) is a two year full time, or three year part-time, 240 credit point course available to students who have completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and prepares graduates for Division 1 Registration. It is offered at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus only. This course requires previous study in human anatomy and physiology. Students without previous study in this area are required to successfully complete a short course in human anatomy and physiology prior to the commencement of this course. From 2010, all commencing students may be required to complete a compulsory orientation program prior to commencement of the course.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for registration as a Division 1 Nurse with the Nurses Board of Victoria. After registration, graduates are eligible for registration in other states and countries as well as for membership of the Royal College of Nursing Australia.

From 2010, commencing students will complete the following course structure (subject to NBV approval. Please note that some subject titles and codes may change:

Full-Time Structure

First year

Second year

Part-Time Structure

First year

Second year

Third year

Fourth year (Please note, the part-time structure is subject to NBV approval)

Students who commenced in 2009, only, will complete the following course structure:

First year

Second year

Students who commenced the course prior to 2009 will follow the structure below:

Honours

An honours year may be undertaken as a third year of this program. See the honours description elsewhere in this Handbook.