Become industry-ready at Murdoch

At Murdoch, our three-year Bachelor of Nursing program provides an exceptional learning experience that blends nursing theory with clinical practice, so you graduate job-ready with the skills you need to make a difference in one of the world’s most rewarding careers. Our graduates are welcomed by an industry looking for well-prepared nurses who have the knowledge and breadth of skills to provide nursing care across the broad spectrum of health and illness. 

Five-star rating

For learning resources, overall experience, skills development and learner engagement in nursing.

Good Universities Guide 2023/2024

Hands-on experience

Nursing students can complete 18 weeks of work experience across key industries like hospitals, aged care, and community settings throughout WA.

Commonwealth support places

All our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are supported by Commonwealth funding.

Why study nursing at Murdoch?

Would you like to build a career out of making a difference to people’s lives? Nurses do just that by providing healthcare in times of need – from acute health issues in emergency departments to home visits that assist the elderly to remain in their homes for longer, studying nursing at Murdoch can lead to a wide variety of impactful career choices.

Combine the professional person-centred approach of nursing with psychosocial and biological sciences as you learn the skills needed to become a Registered Nurse. You’ll also be equipped with lifetime access to a web-based ePortfolio, to showcase your knowledge and experience to prospective employers when you graduate.

  • Combine the professional person-centred approach of nursing with psychosocial and biological sciences.
  • Benefit from the combined knowledge of lecturers who have worked across the globe treating patients and administering health-care.
  • Gain lifetime access to a web-based ePortfolio, to showcase your knowledge and experience for prospective employers when you graduate.
  • Gain experience at our state-of-the-art facilities at both our Mandurah and Perth campuses, which house fully equipped clinical teaching wards, treatment areas, and simulation suites. You’ll practise your skills on lifelike, high-tech mannequins with heart, lung and digestive sounds, and other realistic features.

Find out more about the School of Nursing.

Featured nursing courses

Our accredited and fully prescribed undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing degree course is offered full-time or part-time on-campus at the Mandurah and Perth Campuses. The School of Nursing also has a range of postgraduate courses for already registered nurses interested in advancing their professional careers in contemporary nursing practice areas such as Health Care Management, Health Administration, Policy and Leadership, Aged Care, and Mental Health. 

 

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Nursing student
I wanted to become a nurse because I have seen the impact that nurses have on those who require care. As a nurse, I can support and advocate for both the patient and their families, and I get to work with a variety of health care professionals.
Kellie Rennie, Bachelor of Nursing

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