Delivery Mode: Blended Delivery
AQF Level: 07
Course Duration: 3 Year full-time
or Equivalent part-time
CRICOS Course Code: 118071E
The Bachelor of Nursing program at IHM is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, clinical skills, and professional competencies required for modern nursing practice. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for nursing registration in Australia and may also pursue registration opportunities internationally. Note: Registration overseas is subject to local regulatory requirements.
This 3-year (or equivalent part-time) BN course incorporates contemporary nursing education. You will learn about the provision of person-centred nursing care and you will be able to practice your nursing skills in the state of the art simulated educational laboratories to prepare you for professional experience placements in healthcare facilities.
IHM’s Bachelor of Nursing course has adopted technology based training and virtual simulation laboratories and educational materials to prepare students for the future as they learn about electronic health records, mHealth apps and other digital tools.
The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) course at IHM will assist you in developing your nursing knowledge and skills and at completion provide you with the opportunity to apply for nursing registration in Australia and/or overseas. Once you become a Registered Nurse you may work in a wide range of health care settings.
This 3-year (or equivalent part-time) BN course incorporates contemporary nursing education. You will learn about the provision of person-centred nursing care and you will be able to practice your nursing skills in the state of the art simulated educational laboratories to prepare you for professional experience placements in healthcare facilities.
IHM’s Bachelor of Nursing course has adopted technology based training and virtual simulation laboratories and educational materials to prepare students for the future as they learn about electronic health records, mHealth apps and other digital tools.
Professional Experience Placements (PEP’s) assess students against professional competency standards for nursing in Australia. During this course, you will complete five (5) PEPs of 800 hours throughout Semester 2 of Year 1, and over both semesters 1 and 2 of Years 2 and 3 of the course.
A PEP is designed to provide a close correlation between the theory you will learn and the level of practice required of nurses to meet the NMBA RN Standards for Practice (2016).
Year 1, Semester 2: 160 hours of PEP which includes an introduction to clinical experience and provides students with the opportunity to develop interpersonal and communication skills, an understanding of the role of a nurse in a multidisciplinary team and the knowledge required to care for a healthy older person.
Year 2: 240 hours of PEP will be allocated as an introduction to acute and chronic nursing care (120 hours in semester 3) and mental health nursing (120 hours in semester 4). This will enable students to develop a higher capability of problem solving and critical thinking, as well as developing their assessment and nursing intervention skills at various healthcare settings and facilities.
Year 3: 400 hours of PEP will provide students with the opportunity to focus on developing the knowledge and skills required to effectively care for individuals within the community (160 hours in semester 5) and to consolidate and translate theoretical knowledge and learned skills to their final PEP (240 hours in semester 6) in medical/surgical nursing practice and related healthcare settings.
Students will learn to be effective members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing quality nursing care and gaining management skills and a broader understanding of the role and responsibilities of the registered nurse.
Health care facilities mandate that the student provide the following documents at the commencement of the PEP:
These documents must be original, current, and legible. Students are expected to submit and upload all mandatory documentation in the IHM student file, one week before the allocated commencement date of placement. The students are also responsible to provide the health care facility with the evidence of completion of the mandatory requirements. PEP requirements are subject to change, IHM will notify students within a reasonable timeframe of changes or additions to PEP requirements with which students must comply.
The placement experience is designed to provide opportunities to further develop knowledge and apply skills whilst participating, observing, and performing as a student in a variety of practice settings. The relationship between patient/client/resident/consumer and health care professional should always be safe, helpful, and therapeutic and within the ethical and professional boundaries determined by the NMBA code of conduct for nurses (2018).
Whilst on placement, personal presentation should be reflective of a student representing IHM. Professional appearance and behaviour are to be always maintained. The uniform is available at the IHM Campuses. Official uniform clearly identifies that they are a student of IHM and must be worn to and from placement unless otherwise directed. Improper attire may result in being asked to leave the venue and recorded as absent for that shift unless it is a designated “non-uniform” placement as specified by the clinical venue. It is recommended to purchase at least two uniforms. The uniform should be freshly laundered, ironed, stain free, in good repair and appropriately sized.
Attendance at PEP is compulsory. The students are expected to complete a full shift for all required PEP hours. If one or more days are missed due to illness, the student is required to make up missed clinical days and this may be at an added cost for the student. This will be determined by the clinical educator/ preceptor and Clinical Placement Coordinator. Failure to complete the number of clinical days will result in not meeting the requirements of PEP.
At times, students on placement may need to contact IHM. This may be appropriate if the clinical educator is not available, the matter is urgent, or if it is outside the scope of the clinical educator e.g., missed clinical days.
The clinical educator is the first point of contact when students are on PEP. The Placement Coordinator or Course Coordinator can be contacted at any time if required. In cases of emergency, the student will be expected to follow the facilities emergency policy and procedures. If an issue arises while travelling to or from the PEP venue, students will be directed to call the appropriate emergency service:
Course learning outcomes are specific to each course, in this instance the Bachelor of Nursing. On successful completion of the BN course, graduates are expected to be able to:
Inherent requirements are the essential components of a program or course that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge, and skills necessary to achieve the program or course’s core learning outcomes while maintaining the academic integrity of IHM’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes. The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge, and skills required to complete a program and must be met by all students enrolled in it. Further, the detailed information is attached here:
Inherent RequirementsThis course has been developed specifically for domestic and international students who may wish to gain registration with the Australian Practitioner Health Regulatory Agency (APHRA) as Registered Nurses (RN) in Australia.
The demand for nurses in Australia and globally is expected to continue to grow over the coming decades. This course will prepare graduates to take-up employment in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, community health centres and aged care settings and homes
The Bachelor of Nursing course is structured using unit outlines, comprising 19 theoretical units and 5 professional experience placements.
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| Course Intake | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Census Date | Orientation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | 02-03-2026 | 26-02-2029 | 30-03-2026 | 02-03-2026 |
| July 2026 | 06-07-2026 | 02-07-2029 | 03-08-2026 | 06-07-2026 |
| November 2026 | 02-11-2026 | 29-10-2029 | 30-11-2026 | 02-11-2026 |
| March 2027 | 01-03-2027 | 25-02-2030 | 29-03-2027 | 01-03-2027 |
| July 2027 | 05-07-2027 | 01-07-2030 | 02-08-2027 | 05-07-2027 |
| November 2027 | 01-11-2027 | 28-10-2030 | 29-11-2027 | 01-11-2027 |
| Annual Fee : | AUD $20,000 |
| Per Semester Fee : | AUD $18,000 |
| Administration* (Non-Tuition) Fee : **Only applicable to international students. |
**AUD $250.00 (Non Refundable) |
Fees are subject to change annually.
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Applicable for International (1 year fee) and full-fee students. Not applicable for funding students.
Payment plans for the Bachelor of Social Work course are available.
i. Semester 1 fees paid on enrolment = AUD 10,250
ii. Semester 2 fees paid prior to the end of semester 1
iii. Semester 3 fees paid prior to the end of semester 2
iv. Semester 4 fees paid prior to the end of semester 3
The payment process for a particular course will continue until the 8th semester of the program.
*Books, equipment, and other materials are required to undertake the program and their cost is not included in the tuition fee.
*The Bachelor of Social Work course is accredited by AASW.
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FEE-HELP is an Australian government loan program designed to assist eligible fee-paying students in paying their tuition fees for higher education courses at approved institutions. It operates similarly to the HECS-HELP scheme but applies to students undertaking fee-paying undergraduate, postgraduate, or vocational education and training (VET) courses at approved providers.
Through FEE-HELP, eligible students can borrow funds from the government to cover all or part of their tuition fees, and they repay the loan through the taxation system once their income reaches a certain threshold. This system aims to make tertiary education more accessible to students by allowing them to defer their upfront tuition costs until they are earning a sufficient income.
Pathway 1.1 Requirements: Direct School leaver entry (Domestic Students)
Applicants with pathway 1.1 must meet the following requirement:
Pathway 1.2 Requirements: Direct School leaver entry (Overseas students)
An overseas student applying through this pathway must meet the following academic requirements:
Pathway 2 Requirements: Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway
An applicant having completed an accredited Diploma of Nursing (AQF 6) must, in addition, hold a current unrestricted NMBA/AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
Note: An applicant with above qualification and NMBA/AHPRA registration as an enrolled nurse may be granted a maximum of 12 months’ credit (8 units) towards completing the Bachelor of Nursing program.
Student must demonstrate their English language competency in one of the following ways as outlined in English language skill registration standard (2025) requirements set by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA):
*Note: Where there are differences between the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) English Language Requirements and this policy, the requirements outlines by the ANMAC takes precedence.
All Bachelor of Nursing students must provide evidence of the following immunisations before commencing clinical placements:
Timeline
Immunisations can take up to 7 months to complete – Contact your doctor before starting the program – Must commence all immunisations before first clinical placement.
Documentation Requirements
Compliance Requirements
Working with Children Check (valid for 5 years)
Students must hold and maintain a valid Working with Children Check from the Appropriate State Authority prior to undertaking the clinical placement components of this program and throughout the duration of the course.
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
Students must present evidence of a successful Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program. This is an annual requirement for the duration of your Program.
Further information regarding the application process and requirements will be provided once enrolment has been completed.
NDIS Worker Screening Check*
You will be required to apply for and receive an acceptable NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to undertaking clinical placements where required. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.
* All relevant screening and compliance check fees are the responsibility of the student. Mandatory training costs are also the responsibility of the student.
Other requirements may be advised on commencement of the Program. Students should maintain regular contact with IHM administrative staff for updates.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent requirements are the essential components of a program or course that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge, and skills necessary to achieve the program or course’s core learning outcomes while maintaining the academic integrity of IHM’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes. The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge, and skills required to complete a program and must be met by all students enrolled in it. Further, the detailed information is attached here:
On successful completion of the IHM Australia Bachelor of Nursing, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
The NMBA has mandatory registration standards that applicants need to meet to be registered. Core registration standards are available on the NMBA website.
This course is accredited with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and is an NMBA approved course.
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