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Diploma of Nursing Study Foundations

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Australia
0.5 years
English
On campus, online
Diploma

About the program

The master-list entry 'Nursing Pathway' is being reconciled against Torrens University's current Health catalogue; it represents a broader or ambiguous study label rather than a uniquely verified standalone award.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights (0 years): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply evidence-informed knowledge
Communicate effectively in health and community contexts
Use ethical professional judgement
Integrate discipline-specific practice skills

Career outcomes

Health Practitioner
Health Program Coordinator
Community Health Professional
Health Services Professional

Curriculum

Core health science and professional-practice subjects
Discipline-specific study
Applied learning
Work-integrated or clinical learning where included

Entry requirements

Academic

Australian Year 12 or equivalent
eligible vocational or higher-education study
or approved alternative-entry evidence; course-specific criteria may apply.

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary qualification or equivalent, Eligible AQF qualification, Approved alternative-entry evidence

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5
TOEFL or accepted equivalent

Documents you’ll need

Certified academic transcripts
Passport or identity document
English proficiency evidence where applicable
CV or résumé where relevant
Program-specific supporting evidence where required

How to apply

Check the program admission criteria
submit an online application directly to Torrens University or through an authorised education agent where applicable
provide requested supporting documents
then accept the offer and complete enrolment and visa/CoE steps if studying internationally.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,665 AUD
Application fee	$0 AUD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Online
Faculty or school	Health
Department	Health
Teaching language	English
Credit value	40
Study pace	Standard
Post-study stay	0 years
Scholarship note	Torrens University publishes Health and/or university scholarship opportunities; eligibility, award value and availability depend on applicant and intake and are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
12 Sept 2027
302 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.5 years.