Nursing

Would you like to build a career out of making a difference to people’s lives? Nurses do just that by providing professional healthcare in times of need.

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A nursing degree that prepares you for the real world

Our aim as a collective of professional nursing scholars and clinicians is to work with undergraduate and graduate students to nurture, support, develop and enable them to practice independently and interdependently as Registered Nurses within the Australian healthcare industry.

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Bachelor of Nursing​

If you have a passion for caring for people, the Bachelor of Nursing will let you experience world-class, hands-on learning in a supportive environment to prepare you for a career as a registered nurse.

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Master of Health Care Management

Advance your leadership and management skills to progress your nursing career in the healthcare industry.

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Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management

Unleash your leadership capabilities in the healthcare sector and build the skills you need to step into management roles in the clinical context.

Why study nursing at Murdoch University?

The School of Nursing works closely with healthcare partners to provide students with clinical placements within hospitals, community clinics and specialty areas such as Gerontology, Mental Health, Paediatrics and Critical Care. Working closely with regional, rural and remote health care organisations to provide placement opportunities with organisations such as the Royal Flying Doctors, and Indigenous Clinical Placements through partnerships between Murdoch University and Fiona Stanley Hospital.   

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, helping to showcase your knowledge and experience to prospective employers when you graduate.  

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Hands-on experience

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

Five-star rating

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

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Commonwealth supported places

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

Learning environment

You’ll learn from lecturers who’ve made a difference around the world treating patients and administering healthcare. You’ll step into our state-of-the-art facilities at both our Mandurah and Perth campuses, complete with fully equipped clinical teaching wards, treatment areas, and simulation suites. From day one, you’ll build confidence and skills on lifelike, high-tech mannequins with heart, lung and digestive sounds, and other realistic features. 

Career opportunities

A nursing degree from Murdoch University opens the door to a diverse range of meaningful career opportunities. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. You’ll be welcomed by an industry looking for well-prepared nurses equipped with the knowledge and breadth of skills to provide high-quality nursing care across the broad spectrum of health and illness.  

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We offer a range of industry-aligned nursing courses designed to set our graduates up for success.

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I wanted to become a nurse because I have seen the impact that nurses have. 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.
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