Bachelor of Nursing Science
at University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
A three-year nursing degree at UniSC Sunshine Coast (ranks shown), Moreton Bay (67.15 in 2026), Caboolture (61.95), Fraser Coast (64.80) and Gympie (60.85). No prerequisites. UniSC states the program is undergoing ANMAC accreditation and NMBA approval assessment and is not yet accredited.
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 UniSC Bachelor of Nursing Science 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 | 60.60 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 60.55 | qtac.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 QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students learn from first year through clinical simulation, virtual reality environments and electronic medical records, with extensive placements across hospitals, aged care, community and primary health settings. English, a maths subject and at least one science are recommended. Graduates with an existing bachelor degree can apply for a graduate-entry pathway.
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.
Typical first jobs
- Graduate registered nurse in a Queensland public hospital transition program
- Graduate nurse at Sunshine Coast University Hospital
- Graduate nurse in private hospital networks
- Rural and regional nurse in Queensland health services
- Aged-care registered nurse
- Mental-health nurse graduate roles
- Community-health and district-nursing positions
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $72,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
UniSC says graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; check the program's accreditation status before applying.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who like working with people in moments of vulnerability
- Calm communicators who think on their feet
- Patient learners who can absorb anatomy, physiology and pharmacology
- People 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 primarily research-based or office-bound role
- Students unable to meet AHPRA's English-language or fitness requirements
Related courses at UniSC
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of the Sunshine Coast website and on QTAC before applying.