Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
Highlights
- Complete the requirements for a nursing career and develop knowledge about how humans respond and react to challenging situations.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
Real-world learning
You will complete more than 800 hours of placement during this degree. Placements take place in clinical nursing environments, including hospital and private healthcare facilities. You may also elect to complete a placement that will apply your psychological knowledge and professional skills to a community workplace.
Elective units in psychology are an opportunity to explore areas of specific interest such as alcohol and other drugs, interventions for addictive behaviors, family therapy, and human sexuality.
Campus Information
Kelvin Grove
Kelvin Grove campus hosts the faculties of Creative Industries, Education, and Health as well as the QUT International College and the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 40
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduate prepared to deal with situations where an understanding of how humans respond and react to challenging situations would be an advantage, such as when working as a nurse in emergency, mental health, palliative care or cancer departments. Graduates of this degree may find employment in a number of healthcare settings.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Nursing is subject to accreditation from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to apply for registered nurse status with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. To pursue a career in a professional area of psychology, you'll need to undertake further study to gain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
- A completed United States of America High School Diploma with an overall grade point average of 3.50 on a 4 scale (where 2 = pass).
- GED (General Education Development) High School Equivalency Test with four examinations gained 2014 or later with a minimum score of 700.
- Completed International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with final aggregate score of 30.
- Send your results to QUT through your online IB account. QUTs institution code is 003148.
- Senior/Higher Secondary School Certificate/Pre-University certificate from QUT recognised state education boards with an overall average of 85% in best five academic subjects (2 languages and 3 academic subjects), excluding physical education.
- Indian School Certificate academic stream awarded by CISCE with overall average of 75% in best five academic subjects (two languages and three academic subjects), excluding physical education.
- All India Senior School Certificate academic stream awarded by CBSE with an overall average of 75% in best five academic subjects (two languages and three academic subjects), excluding physical education.
FOR BHUTAN
- Completed International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with final aggregate score of 30.
- Send your results to QUT through your online IB account. QUTs institution code is 003148.
- Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate with an overall average of 75% in best five academic subjects (2 languages and 3 academic subjects), excluding Internal Assessment.
FOR SRI LANKA
- Completed International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with final aggregate score of 30.
- Send your results to QUT through your online IB account. QUTs institution code is 003148.
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education ('Advanced' Level) with aggregate score of 9 over best three A Level subjects excluding General Paper/English where A=5, B=4, C=3, S=0.
- Completion of Australian University Foundation Program Year delivered by the university with a final overall grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) and at least a pass in all units.
FOR NEPAL
- Completed International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with final aggregate score of 30.
- Send your results to QUT through your online IB account. QUTs institution code is 003148.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 065615J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
169600 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 100 AUD
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