Nursing
If you’re passionate about helping others, a qualification in nursing offers you the chance to pursue a lifelong career full of passion and purpose.
Be empowered with the knowledge and skills required to practice as a registered nurse across a range of healthcare settings in Australia. Translate theory into practice through our simulated learning environments and experience the latest cutting-edge technology designed to mimic real-life scenarios.
Explore contemporary issues with a focus on leadership, governance and global health issues and graduate in demand and ready for a rewarding career in Australia’s largest and fastest growing industry.
Expand your skills as a registered nurse and boost both your leadership potential and confidence.
State-of-the-art facilities
Build your skills via our high-tech simulated nursing labs, and on-campus University of Canberra Hospital.
Strong industry connections
Gain unrivalled access and hands-on experience in leading hospitals, healthcare centres, and private practices across the ACT and beyond.
Real-world experiences
Begin your career while you study with hours of clinical placements across a range of local and regional healthcare settings.
Professional recognition
Professionally accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Career opportunities
Nurses work in a variety of roles.
- Registered nurse
- Paediatric nurse
- Oncology nurse
- Operating room nurse
- Aged care nurse
Courses
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry)
articulation and pathway options
People
Prof Kasia Bail | Professor |
Ms Julie Blackburn | Lecturer |
Nikkie Bondfield | Clinical Liaison Nurse |
Mrs Belinda Bredell | Clinical Liaison Nurse |
Ms Rachel Campbell | Clinical Liaison Nurse |
Ms Barbara Caulfield | Associate Lecturer |
Ms Rebecca Caulfield | Lecturer |
Michael De La Cerna | Associate Lecturer |
Prof Maree Duddle | Principal and Discipline Lead, UC Sydney Hills Campus |
Amal Ghareeb | Lecturer |
Dr Jo Gibson | Senior Lecturer |
Dr Kerry Hampton | Lecturer |
Ms Alicia Hind | Lecturer |
Mary -Ellen Hooper | Senior Lecturer |
Ms Fiona James | Lecturer |
Nicole Johnston | Lecturer |
Asst Prof Natasha Jojo | Assistant Professor |
Mrs Vera Kaak | Lecturer |
Christine Kearnes | Clinical Liaison Nurse |
Fiona King | Clinical Liaison Nurse |
Mrs Elyse Ladbrook | Lecturer |
Krishna Lambert | Senior Lecturer |
Brad Leeson | Lecturer |
Ms Faith Maingi | Clinical Liaison Nurse |
Alison McDonald | Lecturer |
Asst Prof Amanda McKie | Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
Dr Holly Northam | Senior Lecturer |
Nathan Oliver | Simulation Convenor |
Mrs Steph Perrot | Senior Lecturer |
Mrs Elizabeth Roberts | Clinical Liaison Nurse |
Professor Michael Roche | Professor of Mental Health-Clinical Chair |
Chloe Ross | Clinical Liaison Nurse |
Leesa Scott | Clinical Liaison Nurse |
Dr Sujatha Shanmugasundaram | Lecturer in Nursing |
Dr Ash Smyth | Associate Professor |
Eliza Stewart | Clinical Liaison Nurse |
Ganga Venugopal | Clinical Liaison Nurse |
Ms Emily Wallis | Senior Lecturer |
Prof Jenny Weller Newton | Professor, Head of School |
Lisa Williams | Clinical Liaison Nurse |
Golda Zacharias | Associate Lecturer |