University of Canberra to offer Bachelor of Nursing at New Sydney campus; invites application

NEW DELHI: The University of Canberra has started the application process for its Bachelor of Nursing course to be offered at the University’s Sydney Hills campus from semester two 2023.

Students applying for BA Nursing will be able to attend the new, state-of-the-art campus at University of Canberra Sydney Hills (UCSH) - in Castle Hill from August 2023, the official statement read. They will also have access to local and regional clinical placements and employment opportunities, further enhancing their student experience.

“The University has expanded its in-demand Bachelor of Nursing course outside of its locale in the Nation’s Capital, in response to growth in North West Sydney. “We’re excited to be bringing our globally respected course to the Sydney Hills district, and to equip our students with the necessary skills, experience and qualifications to join the local healthcare workforce,” said Professor Michelle Lincoln, Executive Dean of the University’s Faculty of Health.

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“Our Sydney Hills campus will provide exceptional student facilities, equivalent to those at our Bruce campus in Canberra. These include computer labs, lab spaces, simulated hospital wards and high-tech teaching spaces to meet the University’s nursing course delivery requirements,” he added.

The three-year full-time undergraduate (UG) course is being offered in partnership with the Education Centre of Australia (ECA).

The two-storey, purpose-built campus offers 2,000 square metres of teaching and study spaces, equipped with all the facilities and equipment needed for the delivery of a world-class nursing curriculum, the university informed.

“This is an incredible opportunity for aspiring nurses to learn from experienced University of Canberra staff, while gaining valuable insight into the profession through our strong partnerships within the healthcare industry,” Professor Lincoln said.