Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.
A three-year, ANMAC-accredited nursing degree at ECU Joondalup (ranks shown) and Bunbury (70.00 in 2026), with 800 hours of clinical practice. There are no prerequisites; a science course at ATAR or General level is desirable. ECU notes places are limited.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the ECU Bachelor of Science (Nursing) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 70.00 | tisc.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
The degree prepares students for registered nurse practice, combining nursing theory and clinical skills with supervised clinical practice in health services. A double degree with the Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) is also offered (75.90 in 2026).
Placement and industry experience
Students complete 800 hours of clinical practice in a variety of health services in the region of their campus, and may need to travel to other regions of Western Australia for placements.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as registered nurses in hospital, community and aged-care settings after registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Common destinations include public hospital graduate transition programmes, mental-health services and rural and remote nursing positions.
- Many alumni progress into specialty practice (intensive care, paediatrics, midwifery), nurse-practitioner study or clinical education roles.
Professional accreditation
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate registered nurse in a WA public hospital transition programme
- Graduate nurse in a private hospital network
- Rural and remote nurse in WA health services
- Aged-care registered nurse
- Mental-health nurse graduate role
- Community-health or district-nursing position
- Paediatric, oncology or critical-care entry role
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $72,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates can apply for registration as registered nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- People who like working with others in moments of vulnerability
- Calm communicators who think on their feet
- Patient learners who can absorb anatomy, physiology and pharmacology
- Those comfortable with shift work and physically demanding placement
- Team players who handle clinical hierarchies well
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike personal-care tasks or are needle-averse
- Those uncomfortable with shift work, weekends or night placement
- People wanting a research-only or office-bound role
- Students unable to meet AHPRA fitness and immunisation requirements
Related courses at ECU
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Edith Cowan University website and on TISC before applying.