What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Nursing at Southern Cross University?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Nursing at Southern Cross University was 65.00 for the 2026 intake, which fell 6.00 on 2024 (71.00). 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 | 65.00 | -6.00 |
| 2024 | 71.00 | +1.00 |
| 2023 | 70.00 | - |
Range over these 3 intakes: 65.00 (2026) to 71.00 (2024). 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, SCU had the 5th 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 Lismore, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast, all with the same selection rank, with about 840 hours of supervised clinical placement. Assumed knowledge: any 2 units of English and Mathematics Advanced.
- Length: 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time.
- Accreditation: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia accredited.
- 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 65.00 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Nursing at SCU?
- Not exactly. 65.00 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 65.00. 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 SCU gone up or down?
- It fell 6.00 between the 2024 intake (71.00) and the 2026 intake (65.00). Across the 3 published intakes listed here it ranged from 65.00 (2026) to 71.00 (2024).
- How does SCU 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, SCU had the 5th highest. The highest was USyd at 84.00 (2026).