Hello Basit,

Let’s address each of these questions one by one. We will elaborate on the application procedure for BSC Nursing in Australia in the end so that you have all your other doubts cleared while going through that. Before starting, please note that we will be answering your questions considering the average values and the accurate percentage, marks, fees etc. will depend on the university shortlisted by you.

Firstly, let's talk about the educational qualifications required. So you will need a GPA of 5.5 or approximately 50% marks in Class 12 to be eligible. As for English proficiency tests, an IELTS score of 7, a TOEFL score of 98 and a PTE score of 65 are mostly required by the university.

State board education is accepted in Australia for admission to the BSc Nursing course as long as it is a recognised board. Your doubt about Maths being mandatory is subjective and will depend on your choice of university. The Bachelor of Nursing program is a 3-year course in Australia and mid-semester breaks are given in January, April and August according to the teaching calendar on the Universities Australia portal.

The Australian visa that you will be given for the program will have the same duration as that of your course, i.e. 3 years. Here is “How to apply for an Australian Visa?”. Tuition fees for the BSc Nursing course in Australia are somewhere between AUD 20,000-35,000 per year. A few Australian universities offering bachelor's programs in Nursing at affordable tuition fees are listed below.

Central Queensland University

University of Sunshine Coast

University of Notre Dame

Edith Cowan University

If you have budget constraints, then you can find a list of affordable Australian universities on our blog Cheapest Nursing Courses in Australia. Alternatively, you can also avail of the various scholarships in Australia offered by organisations, government and educational institutions to study Nursing in Australia.

And lastly, the steps for application at Australian universities are given below.

Step 1- Shortlist universities based on your choices.

Step 2- Check if you fulfil the eligibility criteria.

Step 3- Make sure you have all the documents ready.

Step 4- Apart from academic transcripts and test scores, you will have to submit documents like a statement of purpose (SOP), letters of recommendation (LOR), health certificate, etc. Whatever is listed in the university’s list of required documents has to be there.

Step 5-
Make an application calendar and apply as soon as possible but not after the deadline. The application forms are available on the university website and you will need to fill the form with authentic documents.

Step 6 Once you get an offer letter from the university make sure you have proof of funds in your bank account or applied for an educational loan/scholarship.

Step 7- Apply for a visa, confirm your student accommodation and make arrangements for forex.

For complete details, you can read our blog “Bachelor of Nursing in Australia”.

This is a basic timeline for the application of the BSc Nursing course in Australian universities. It will be less troublesome if you take a free counselling session from our study abroad counsellors to help kickstart your journey to Australia. You can give us a call at 1800-572-000 for the consultation.

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