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Nursing remains one of the most reliable routes to overseas employment and residency.

Designed for high employability, nursing degrees incorporate clinical placements within local hospitals. Professional registration bodies like NMBA (Australia), NMC (UK), and Nursing Council (NZ) require rigorous clinical hours and English competence to register as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Nursing Key Outcomes

800+ Clinical Hours — Mandatory hospital internships integrated into curriculum.
Fast PR Pathways — Nurses are consistently listed on national shortage lists.
Registered Nurse (RN) — Achieve direct registration upon graduation.

QUALIFICATION TYPES

Popular Nursing Pathways

Explore the core course structures available for international students.

Program Level	Duration	Ideal For	Key Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration)	3 Years	High School graduates entering healthcare	High school biology, IELTS Academic 7.0
Graduate Entry Master of Nursing (GEMN)	2 Years	Graduates with a non-nursing Bachelor degree	Any Bachelor degree, IELTS Academic 7.0
Master of Advanced Nursing (Post-Registration)	1.5 - 2 Years	Registered Nurses wanting specialization	Nursing Bachelor, RN license, work experience

STEPS

Nursing Study & Registration Journey

A timeline of study, registration, and pathway to residency.

Step 1Secure Admission

Provide high school transcripts or Bachelor degrees, along with matching English scores (IELTS 7.0 equivalent).

Step 2Clinical Placements

Complete all mandatory clinical placement blocks across general ward, community care, and emergency settings.

Step 3Registration (RN)

Apply to registration boards (AHPRA, NMC, Nursing Council) showing degree completion and English results.

Step 4Employment & PR

Secure employment as a Registered Nurse and apply for residency routes via skilled shortage lists.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Important details to note regarding nursing admissions.

Almost all global nursing councils (AHPRA, NMC, INZ) require an IELTS Academic overall score of 7.0 with no band below 7.0 (or equivalent in PTE/OET). Some universities allow combined test results.

Graduate Entry Master of Nursing (GEMN) is a fast-track 2-year masters degree designed for students who already hold a Bachelor degree in another field (e.g. business, arts, science) wanting to qualify as Registered Nurses.

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