Combine nursing and psychology to work as a nurse in emergency, mental health, palliative care or cancer departments, or take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.
'My studies have helped me understand that there are many areas of nursing that I can work in. Studying a double degree in nursing and psychology influenced my dream to become a mental health nurse because I was interested in learning about mental illness and I also wanted to know how to treat them.'
'My studies have helped me understand that there are many areas of nursing that I can work in. Studying a double degree in nursing and psychology influenced my dream to become a mental health nurse because I was interested in learning about mental illness and I also wanted to know how to treat them.'
'My studies have helped me understand that there are many areas of nursing that I can work in. Studying a double degree in nursing and psychology influenced my dream to become a mental health nurse because I was interested in learning about mental illness and I also wanted to know how to treat them.'
All students are scheduled for 840 hours of clinical practice, with a minimum of 800 hours required for registration in nursing. Placements take place in clinical nursing environments, including hospital and private healthcare facilities. You may also choose to complete a placement that will apply your psychological knowledge and professional skills to a community workplace.
Elective units in psychology are an opportunity to explore areas of specific interest such as:
While you're registered as a student with the NMBA, QUT has an obligation to notify AHPRA if you have an impairment that may place the public at substantial risk of harm when undertaking clinical training. Find out more about the guidelines for mandatory notifications.
During this course you will be required to complete a minimum of 800 hours of clinical practice for the Bachelor of Nursing component.
Graduate prepared to deal with situations where an understanding of how humans respond and react to challenging situations would be an advantage, such as when working as a nurse in emergency, mental health, palliative care or cancer departments. Graduates of this degree may find employment in a number of healthcare settings.
The Bachelor of Nursing is subject to accreditation from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to apply for registered nurse status with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. To pursue a career in a professional area of psychology, you'll need to undertake further study to gain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
We automatically register students enrolled in this course with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for.
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
You must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least 6 years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English. At least two years of this education must have been between grades 7 and 12. This education must have been completed in one of the following countries:
If you have not met these educational requirements, you are required to provide evidence of an acceptable English Language test.
You must demonstrate that they can speak, write, read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.
Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:
The test must have been completed within 2 years before the proposed course start month.
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 80.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for.
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
98.95
|
Selection rank
99.95
|
| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
87.00
|
Selection rank
88.50
|
| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
67.30
|
Selection rank
72.40
|
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 80.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | |
| Overall | 7 |
| Listening | 7 |
| Reading | 7 |
| Writing | 7 |
| Speaking | 7 |
| PTE Academic | |
| Overall | 65 |
| Listening | 65 |
| Reading | 65 |
| Writing | 65 |
| Speaking | 65 |
| TOEFL iBT | |
| Overall | 98 |
| Listening | 24 |
| Reading | 24 |
| Writing | 27 |
| Speaking | 23 |
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| TOEFL iBT | 98 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 23 |
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them.
The clinical practice units in the nursing component require you to undertake block practicums of two or more weeks, which may be scheduled during semester breaks.
Some of these requirements have associated costs. Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
There are some essential skills and abilities you'll need to perform to meet the core learning outcomes of your course or unit. They're not something you need to get in to the course, but they'll be assessed throughout your course, and they'll be required for you to succeed in your career when you graduate.
Find out more about the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing.
This course requires you to have a blue card so you can participate in work placements and experience.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026: Fee available from October
2026: Fee available from July
2025: CSP $7,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025: $45,700 per year full-time (105 credit points)
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
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Follow our step-by-step applying guide to make sure your application is complete, giving you the best chance of getting in.
If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 or mba@qut.edu.au
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(02) 6198 3098 (Canberra), emba@qut.edu.au
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