James Cook University
Postgraduate degrees from JCU Online are innovative, flexible and tailor-made to suit the busy realities of today’s working professionals.
Nursing Schools and Universities
Nursing Universities & Providers
Australian nursing universities have a reputation for providing high quality nursing courses at all levels including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. There are over 25 universities with nursing degrees - in fact almost all prominent Australian universities have at least one nursing qualification.
There are two primary levels of nurses. To become an enrolled nurses (called division 2 nurses in Victoria and registered nurses (division 1) you must study a diploma from a TAFE or RTO, while registered nurses must obtain a Bachelor of Nursing from a university. By studying a nursing diploma, you will usually qualify for entry into the second year of a degree course. As such, many people take this route because it allows them to work and study making it easier to afford tuition fees. Most nursing schools today make the theory portions of their courses available online to make studying more convenient and flexible.
Victoria University Online
VU Online courses are designed in collaboration with industry, to ensure you learn the skills employers are looking for – now, and in the future.
UTS Online
UTS is the top-ranked young university in Australia and ranked 11th globally*. Our 100% online postgraduate courses give you the opportunity to access our world-class education wherever you are.
Charles Sturt University
Whether you’re looking to start your career with an undergraduate course or thinking it’s time to advance your career with a postgraduate degree, Charles Sturt University will help you make your next move count.
University of Tasmania
In the natural and social sciences, our whole island is your campus. And in the arts, our students find themselves at the heart of a creative revolution.
Monash
Monash is a modern, global, research-intensive university, delivering education and research excellence in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific.
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney (USYD), also known as Sydney University, or informally Sydney Uni, is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia
Torrens University
Torrens University is Australia’s international university and vocational registered training organisation, built on the shoulders of giants. We have partnered with prestigious schools and colleges, to develop a fresh, modern, global perspective for higher education.
Swinburne Online
Swinburne Online provides a new approach to learning in Australia, delivering and assessing courses on behalf of Swinburne University of Technology. Our interactive learning format, coupled with the flexibility of online study and 7-day support, gives students all the best features of an on-campus degree in a digital environment.
The University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame is a private Catholic University, extending from the West Coast of Australia in the beautiful and historic City of Fremantle, to the North-West town of Broome and across the continent to the heart of Sydney.
The University of Melbourne
We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.
TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 430,000 students enrol in our courses and training. We aim to skill the workforce for the future through high quality, personalised education and training.
TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is the largest, most experienced training and educator provider in the state. We deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
QUT
Queensland University of Technology is a public research university located in the urban coastal city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. QUT is located on two campuses in the Brisbane area.
Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University, formerly the University of Western Sydney, is an Australian multi-campus university in the Greater Western region of Sydney.
TasTAFE
TasTAFE is the largest vocational education and training provider in Tasmania. With 13 campuses, we operate effectively throughout the State and offer more than 400 courses and qualifications.
Curtin University
Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing students for jobs of the future.
University of Southern Queensland
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has forged a reputation as one of Australia’s leading providers of on-campus and online (distance) education programs in Australia.
Australian Catholic University
ACU is the largest provider of nurses in Australia. Our close links with hospitals and health care partners guarantee clinical experience in diverse settings.
RMIT University
RMIT is a global university of technology and design and Australia’s largest tertiary institution.
Best Nursing Universities in Australia
If you know where you want your nursing education to eventually take you, it is a good idea to check out the domestic and international rankings for the various Australian university nursing schools.
Five Australian nursing university programs place in the top 25 (based predominantly on academic and employer, faculty/student ratio and faculty citations) in the 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject: 4th University of Technology Sydney; 9th University of Sydney; 12th Monash University; 18th University of Melbourne and 24th Deakin University.
The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), which rank schools in terms of the quality of education, prestige of the faculty members and quality of their research, places four Australian nursing schools in the top ten – 4th Western Sydney University; 5th Griffith; 6th University of Technology, Sydney and 7th University of Sydney.
The top five in Uni Reviews, which is based on a combination of reputation, student rating and post graduation employment, salary, etc., are the University of Notre Dame Australia; Australia Catholic University, Edith Cowan University, University of Adelaide and University of Technology Sydney.
Nursing Education
Hospitals historically trained nurses. The need for students to study theory as well as the practice of nursing was recognised in the 1970s. At that time, schools of nursing began providing upskilling, in the form of diploma and certificate courses, enabling hospital trained nurses to obtain registered nurse status. Today, most universities offer Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council approved Bachelor of Nursing degree courses as well as postgraduate certificate and diploma courses in various specific areas of nursing. A fourth year (Honours Degree) prepares students for the possibility of a research career with a course designed to enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills, equipping graduates for entry into further research programs. Master of Nursing degrees provide for further training and study in specific areas, and are offered by most universities for nursing.