Seek Wisdom

This program of study is not yet accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) or approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and will not lead to registration as a nurse or midwife in Australia under the approved qualification pathway, National Law Section 53a until the course is listed as an NMBA approved program of study. Domestic student applications for enrolment cannot be processed until the course is NMBA approved. This course is not available to international student visa holders.

In today's world, workplaces are always evolving. Flexibility, innovation, and work–life balance are more important than ever. With constant progression in the workplace, why should a nursing degree stay the same?  

In the current health care landscape, nursing education needs to keep pace with the demands of modern practice. At UWA, innovation isn't just a buzzword, it's been the driving force behind the development of our new Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) degree.  

A first for Australia

UWA’s Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is Australia’s first four-year integrated Honours nursing degree. The University saw an opportunity to deliver something different and set out to create a cutting-edge nursing degree to shape the future of nursing education.  

This isn’t innovation for innovation's sake. Working closely with industry partners, the course responds directly to the demands of contemporary health care delivery. The result is a thoughtfully structured degree that embeds industry insight at every stage, preparing graduates with the connections, confidence and capabilities to meet real-world challenges.  

Our consultation with industry across public and private health, aged care and organisations representing the nursing profession was critical to shaping the design of our course” says Professor Olivia Gallagher, head of UWA’s Department of Nursing. “Our industry partners were involved in decision-making around all aspects of our course design, from the length of the degree, to the fourth-year streams, and the innovative clinical placement model."

Pictured: Professor Olivia Gallagher, head of the Department of Nursing at UWA

The four-year advantage

The shift to a four-year Honours degree marks a fundamental shift in nursing education. The additional year adds both depth and direction through focused streams in:

- Child, adolescent and family health 
- Acute care 
- Chronic conditions 
- Rural and remote nursing 

These streams include an internship and aim to provide students with advancing clinical knowledge and practical experience in their chosen area of interest. This approach allows students to shape their learning around their interests and career goals while building graduates' readiness for practice.  

Regional and flexible study options

Students can study on campus or online, with end-to-end delivery options across the Perth Metro, Great Southern, Midwest, and Pilbara regions. This flexibility enables regional students to study where they live and work, minimising the burden of relocation and travel, while supporting local workforce development.  

There are nursing workforce shortages globally and nationally, but there are particular health workforce challenges in rural and remote communities,” Professor Gallagher explains. “Access to tertiary education in the regions of Australia is critical to supporting rural and remote people to study in the regions and stay in the regions."

A smart approach to placements

Recognising that today's students often juggle work, family, and study commitments, UWA has pioneered a part-time placement model. For the first three years, students attend practical placements two to three days per week. In contrast to traditional placement models that require large blocks of time away from work and income, this approach promotes more sustainable and balanced learning.  

Students have long shared the challenges of balancing study, work and social responsibilities,” says Professor Gallagher “A part-time placement model enables students to embed themselves in a workplace two or three days a week over a longer period of time, while being able to balance study, work and social commitments across the week."

Why study nursing at UWA?

Built around real industry demands and student needs, this degree prioritises what truly matters; flexibility, support, and readiness for practice. Graduates don’t just meet expectations, they're equipped with the confidence and capabilities to excel from day one. 

Cutting edge’ nursing education means adopting innovative and contemporary teaching and learning strategies that prepares students as confident and competent practitioners. It means bringing the realities of nursing practice to life, generating meaningful learning through critical thinking, applying knowledge and skills in practice, and reflection on practice."

 

- Professor  Gallagher 

Ready to apply? Here's how

Apply before December 1 through TISC

TISCOnline 

With a completed Certificate IV in a health-related area*, OR  

With an ATAR of 75 (adjustments available for rural/remote students)  

After December 1: Applications open directly through UWA

Learn more: uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/apply-now

Other pathways

We also welcome applications through Indigenous entry pathways, Fairway UWA, Broadway UWA, and the Education Access Scheme (EAS). Learn more: uwa.edu.au/study/How-to-apply/Admission-entry-pathways 

Indigenous students can find dedicated support here: uwa.edu.au/study/indigenous-study 

Your next step

Start your application today and join a nursing course that sets you up to make a real difference from day one. 

Apply now.  

Course webpage: uwa.au/nursing

Intake months: February  

Course duration: 4 years full-time  

UWA course code: BH028  

TISC course code: UANUR