University of Technology Sydney

What you'll study

This three‑year undergraduate programme develops core nursing knowledge, clinical skills and professional judgement. Teaching integrates anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and health assessment with nursing practice modules delivered through simulation labs and workplace placements.

• Foundations of nursing practice – professional roles, ethics, communication and clinical reasoning.
• Clinical assessment and health monitoring – physical assessment skills, vital signs, diagnostic reasoning.
• Pharmacology and therapeutics – medication management and safety principles relevant to nursing practice.
• Pathophysiology and disease management – common acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
• Mental health nursing – assessment and interventions for mental health conditions and recovery‑oriented practice.
• Paediatric and maternal health – fundamentals of caring for infants, children and childbearing families.
• Aged care and chronic disease – gerontology, palliative care and long‑term condition management.
• Community and primary health – health promotion, population health and working in community settings.
• Evidence, research and quality improvement – applying research to practice, audit and safety initiatives.
• Leadership and professional development – teamwork, clinical governance and preparation for transition to practice.

Students undertake regular supervised clinical placements in hospital, community and residential care settings, together with practical simulation experiences in UTS clinical skills suites. The curriculum emphasises interprofessional learning, digital health literacy and culturally safe practice, including content on working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally required to have completed secondary school or an equivalent qualification recognised by the university. Entry may be based on an Australian tertiary entrance rank (or recognised international equivalent) or through alternative pathways for mature‑age and recognised prior learning candidates.

As this is a clinical degree, applicants must meet additional pre‑enrolment requirements which typically include:

• Demonstrated English language proficiency appropriate for clinical practice (international applicants should meet the university's English standards for health programmes).
• Up‑to‑date immunisations and evidence of infection control screening as required for clinical placements.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and basic life support training where specified.
• Police/working with children background checks or equivalent clearance for placement suitability.
• Ability to meet the practical and physical requirements of nursing practice; additional health or functional assessments may be required.

Selection may also consider statements of interest, references or interviews depending on cohort and pathway. Prospective students should review the university's official admissions information for precise criteria and recognised pathway options.

Career prospects

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the national nursing regulator and typically enter the workforce as registered nurses in a wide range of settings. Common first‑step roles include graduate nurse positions in:

• Acute hospital wards and emergency departments
• Community and primary healthcare services
• Residential aged care and rehabilitation facilities
• Mental health services and rehabilitation programmes

With experience and further study, nursing graduates can move into specialist clinical roles (for example critical care, oncology or paediatrics), advanced practice as a nurse practitioner, nurse education, clinical research, management, policy and health informatics. The degree also provides a pathway to postgraduate programmes in midwifery, public health and clinical leadership.

Why study at University of Technology Sydney

UTS combines hands‑on clinical training with a strong focus on innovation and digital health. Students benefit from modern simulation facilities and clinical skills laboratories that replicate real‑world care environments, preparing them for safe and effective practice.

The university has established partnerships with major metropolitan and regional health services in and around Sydney, offering a broad range of placement opportunities across acute, community and specialist settings. Interprofessional learning with other health disciplines is embedded across the curriculum, reflecting contemporary team‑based models of care.

UTS emphasises evidence‑based practice, translational research and culturally responsive healthcare. Graduates leave with practical clinical experience, professional networks and the academic qualification needed to apply for national registration as a nurse.