About Bachelor Of Science (nursing) in Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Provides a broad knowledge and skill base that will enable students to practice independently and interdependently as a registered nurse within the Australian healthcare industry.

The course is designed to enable graduates to be well prepared to make significant contributions to the outcomes of patients within a diverse range of health care settings.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies to inform nursing practice.
2. Anticipate and identify potential challenges and develop appropriate nursing strategies/solutions.
3. Apply broad health knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical nursing situations.
4. Critically analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex nursing practice.
5. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
6. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional nursing practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards for practice.
7. Demonstrate the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for registration.
8. Independently communicate nursing knowledge, concepts and values clearly and coherently.
9. Work collaboratively within the nursing team and with other health care professionals to ethically and effectively respond to diverse health care challenges.

Minimum requirements for secondary school results can change, depending on the country where you completed secondary study.

English Minimum Requirements

Any English language test approved by AHPRA with a score equivalent to an Academic IELTS overall minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.5). Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

TOEFL: Minimum score of 550, including Test of Written English of 5 or better

TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 70, with no individual score less than 17

GCE O Level: Grade C or better

WAUFP: 50% plus pass in ELACS

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Minimum grade 3 at higher level for an English subject, or minimum grade of 4 at standard level for an English subject

Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 52, with no scores less than 50 for courses with a current requirement of Academic IELTS 6.0

University of Cambridge [Cambridge English: Advanced]: Post-2015: An overall score of 169, with no individual band less than 169.

Edexcel International GCSE: English Language A, English Language B, or English Literature - Grade C or above; English as a Second Language (ESL) - Grade B or above.

Edith Cowan University Highlights

Edith Cowan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The students planning to enroll at the university are encouraged to prepare an overall budget for international students looking to study in Australia. Amount of tuition fees of every course in ECU varies and can be checked with the help of the Fee Calculator.

Edith Cowan University English Language Requirements for International Students

International students who want to apply to Edith Cowan University are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English by fulfilling either one of the criteria as mentioned below:

Edith Cowan University Application Process

Application portal: Online

Application fee: No fees

Admission deadline: July 10, 2020 (for both UG and PG courses)

Supporting documents:

• English language proficiency (ATAR English and Literature, Minimum Grade C in English)
• Senior High school report
• Academic transcript
• Work experience
• Resume
• English language proficiency
• Interview
• Reference

English language proficiency (TOEFL PBT – 550, TOEFL iBT - 70, IELTS – 6.0, PTE – 52, WAUFP – 50% + pass)