What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Nursing at The University of Newcastle?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Nursing at The University of Newcastle was 70.05 for the 2026 intake, which rose 15.70 on 2024 (54.35). 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 | 70.05 | +15.70 |
| 2024 | 54.35 | -8.70 |
| 2023 | 63.05 | - |
Range over these 3 intakes: 54.35 (2024) to 70.05 (2026). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Nursing at other New South Wales universities
Of the 9 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Nursing, UoN had the 2nd 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 nursing degree at Callaghan, Gosford and, from 2026, Tamworth (ranks shown are for Newcastle). It is accredited by ANMAC for students commencing in 2026. Assumed knowledge: any 2 units of English, Mathematics Standard 2, and Biology and/or Chemistry.
- Length: 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time.
- Accreditation: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), 2026 commencing students.
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $72,000 to $80,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 70.05 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Nursing at UoN?
- Not exactly. 70.05 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 70.05. 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 UoN gone up or down?
- It rose 15.70 between the 2024 intake (54.35) and the 2026 intake (70.05). Across the 3 published intakes listed here it ranged from 54.35 (2024) to 70.05 (2026).
- How does UoN compare with other NSW universities for Bachelor of Nursing?
- Of the 9 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Nursing, UoN had the 2nd highest. The highest was USyd at 84.00 (2026).