What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Nursing at Federation University Australia?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Nursing at Federation University Australia was 50.80 for the 2026 intake, which fell 9.80 on 2025 (60.60). The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Lowest selection rank by intake
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50.80 | -9.80 |
| 2025 | 60.60 | +4.60 |
| 2024 | 56.00 | - |
Range over these 3 intakes: 50.80 (2026) to 60.60 (2025). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Nursing at other Victoria universities
Of the 7 VIC universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Nursing, FedUni had the 7th highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
About the degree
A three-year ANMAC-accredited nursing degree at Mount Helen (Ballarat), Berwick and Gippsland, with blended-learning options including Wonthaggi (ranks shown are for Mount Helen; Berwick's 2026 figure was 52.65 and Gippsland's 58.00). Federation's guaranteed ATAR for 2027 entry is 60. VCE prerequisite is a study score of at least 25 in any English.
- Length: 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time.
- Prerequisites or assumed knowledge: English.
- Accreditation: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC); Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia approved (until November 2030).
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $72,000 to $85,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 50.80 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Nursing at FedUni?
- Not exactly. 50.80 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2026 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 50.80. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- Has the rank for Bachelor of Nursing at FedUni gone up or down?
- It fell 9.80 between the 2025 intake (60.60) and the 2026 intake (50.80). Across the 3 published intakes listed here it ranged from 50.80 (2026) to 60.60 (2025).
- How does FedUni compare with other VIC universities for Bachelor of Nursing?
- Of the 7 VIC universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Nursing, FedUni had the 7th highest. The highest was Monash at 76.85 (2026).