Bachelor of Science and Master of Nursing

1. Completion of senior secondary school qualification (or equivalent).
2. Meet assumed knowledge/subject prerequisites (for example, units in mathematics, science, and health) as required by the Bachelor component.
3. Competitive selection rank (for school leavers) and meeting the admission criteria of the University.
4. For international students: satisfy English-language proficiency and any university-specific international admission criteria.
5. Meet any “inherent requirements” of the nursing programme (e.g., ability to undertake clinical placements) as per the University’s rules.

The Bachelor of Science (Health) and Master of Nursing programme at the University of Sydney is designed to provide students with an integrated pathway into nursing that begins with a strong grounding in health sciences and transitions into professional nursing practice. The early years focus on scientific foundations, health systems, human biology, psychology, e-health and health determinants. In later years, students complete the Master of Nursing component, which emphasises clinical practice, nursing theory, leadership, healthcare systems, and professional practice in a range of settings. The combined structure allows students to build both the depth of science and the breadth of nursing practice, culminating in eligibility for registration as a nurse in Australia. The integrated nature of the 192 credit-point programme and embedded clinical experience ensures students are well-prepared for contemporary nursing roles in hospitals, community health, global health and varied care settings. Also, this pathway provides flexibility, allowing graduates to move into nursing with a strong preparatory base in health science which can open up broader career possibilities beyond basic nursing roles.