Bachelor of Nursing

Why Choose Nursing at Griffith University

Study at Australia's No. 1 university for nursing, ranked 33rd globally by QS World University Rankings 2025. Griffith is among Australia's top 2% universities, offering five-star ratings for student support, teaching quality, and overall experience. Learn from award-winning teachers and leading researchers who will help you build the skills to deliver high-quality healthcare and create a healthier future for all.

Innovative Learning Approach

Experience a cutting-edge blended learning approach combining face-to-face workshops, state-of-the-art simulation facilities, active online learning modules, and diverse clinical placements across the health sector. This comprehensive method ensures you develop both theoretical knowledge and practical competence, preparing you to confidently step into your role as a Registered Nurse.

Clinical Experience and Professional Development

Clinical placements allow you to link theory to practice meaningfully through structured experiences across hospitals, community health centers, aged care facilities, and specialty clinics. Griffith offers unique opportunities including rural, remote, and overseas placements that broaden your cultural competence. You'll learn alongside students and staff from diverse clinical areas, preparing you to work effectively in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Comprehensive Nursing Education

The program develops person-centered, clinically competent, critical-thinking graduates who provide safe, quality, compassionate care. You'll gain expertise in health promotion, illness management, patient education, care coordination, leadership, evidence-based practice, therapeutic communication, and healthcare ethics. The curriculum uses innovative technology and teaching approaches, preparing you for both current and future nursing practice challenges.

Graduate Outcomes and Career Opportunities

Upon completion, you'll be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Registered nurses are in high demand, providing excellent job security and diverse pathways. You'll be equipped to make critical decisions, coordinate patient care, educate patients and families, lead healthcare teams, and advocate for patients. Specialization opportunities include emergency nursing, intensive care, pediatrics, mental health, aged care, community health, or progress into advanced practice, research, education, or management roles.

World-Class Support and Resources

Griffith provides comprehensive support including dedicated academic advisors, state-of-the-art simulation laboratories, extensive library resources, career development services, wellbeing support, and research opportunities. The School of Nursing and Midwifery maintains strong industry partnerships across Queensland, ensuring education aligns with industry needs and creating valuable networking opportunities.

Campus Locations and Making a Difference

Study at Gold Coast, Brisbane South (Nathan), or Logan campuses across South East Queensland. Full-time study spans three years, with part-time options available, though all students must be available full-time during clinical placements. Nursing offers opportunities to promote health, prevent illness, and alleviate suffering. Join a profession valuing compassion, integrity, and lifelong learning, where you'll make genuine differences in people's lives and can progress to specialized postgraduate programs advancing nursing knowledge and healthcare delivery.