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Hot Course · Healthcare
Nursing & Midwifery
Australia's most in-demand healthcare profession.
Verified Pathway
MARN 2619348
Duration
3 – 4 years
Intake
Feb · Jul
IELTS
7.0 (NMBA)
Tuition (avg)
AUD $32k – $42k / yr
PR Pathway
Yes · PMSOL
Why study this in Australia
Three reasons this is a smart bet.
Australia's skilled-occupation lists, university rankings and graduate-salary data all point to Nursing & Midwifery as one of the most reliable study-and-stay pathways available right now.
NMBA-registered programs
Every course we list meets Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia standards for direct registration.
800+ clinical hours
Hands-on placements across public hospitals, aged-care, community health and mental-health settings.
The detail
Everything you need to plan.
Course overview, real career outcomes and entry requirements — written by our counsellors, not the marketing department.
The brief
Nursing is one of Australia's most respected and in-demand professions. The country is projected to need over 10,000 additional nurses each year through 2030, with the greatest shortages in aged care, mental health and regional healthcare — making nursing one of the most secure study-and-stay pathways available.
Qualifications & study levels
- Bachelor of Nursing — 3 years; leads to registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Master of Nursing Practice (pre-registration) — 2 years; for graduates with a relevant bachelor degree.
- Diploma of Nursing — pathway to Enrolled Nurse roles and further study.
Popular specialisations
- Mental health nursing
- Aged & community care
- Critical care / ICU & emergency
- Paediatrics
- Midwifery
Registration, placements & PR
Programs are accredited by ANMAC and lead to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA / AHPRA). Degrees include 800+ hours of supervised clinical placement. Registered Nurse sits on the MLTSSL and has featured on Australia's priority skills lists — one of the fastest study-to-PR routes.
Career Outcomes
Nursing graduates have immediate, nationwide job prospects, and Registered Nurse is among the highest-priority occupations for skilled migration.
- Registered Nurse (ANZSCO 254418) — hospitals, clinics and aged care. AUD $70,000 – $95,000.
- Mental Health Nurse (254422) — psychiatric and community settings. AUD $75,000 – $100,000.
- Critical Care / ICU Nurse — acute and emergency care. AUD $80,000 – $110,000.
- Paediatric Nurse — infants, children and adolescents. AUD $75,000 – $100,000.
- Midwife (254111) — pregnancy, birth and newborn care. AUD $80,000 – $105,000.
- Nurse Practitioner — advanced practice with prescribing rights. AUD $110,000 – $140,000.
New-graduate Registered Nurses typically start around AUD $70,000, rising with experience, shift loadings and specialisation. Australian nurses are among the best paid in the world.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements
- Bachelor of Nursing: completed Year 12, ideally with Biology or another science.
- Master (pre-registration): a relevant bachelor degree (often in health or science).
- Clinical placements require immunisation records, a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and First Aid/CPR.
English language proficiency
English standards are set by the NMBA and are strict:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, with 7.0 in each band
- OET: minimum grade B in all four components
- PTE Academic: 65 (no score below 65)
Intakes & indicative fees
- Intakes: February and July
- Tuition: approx. AUD $32,000 – $42,000 per year
Contact us for help meeting the NMBA English standard and choosing an ANMAC-accredited nursing program.
Top providers we work with
Study Nursing & Midwifery at top-ranked universities.
We partner with 40+ Australian universities and vocational providers. These are the institutions most students choose for Nursing & Midwifery — based on rankings, fee, location and PR-pathway support.
Ready when you are
Find the right university match in 30 minutes.
Our counsellors will shortlist 3 – 5 universities for Nursing & Midwifery based on your budget, IELTS score, preferred city and PR goals — for free.