301394 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Conversion Program for Diplomates

Introduction

This conversion program is conducted for registered nurses with an accredited tertiary nursing diploma, intending to convert the diploma to an award degree.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing) or equivalent award from an accredited institution. Applicants must also be registered as a General Nurse with an Australian State Nurses Board and eligible for registration with the Nurses Board of Western Australia.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Students undertaking this course will be awarded recognition of prior learning equivalent to three years based on previous study.

Duration and Availability

This course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.