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Bachelor of Health Care
Note
This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.
This course is not offered to international students.
This course is an exit degree for the Bachelor of Nursing. It is run by the School of Nursing and Midwifery in the Faculty of Health. It is intended for students who have completed at least 2 years study in the Bachelor of Nursing program (standard) and who are unable to progress in the clinical component of their studies due to extenuating circumstances, for example ill health. Students study 2 years of the Bachelor of Nursing program. Their final year includes the 3rd year nursing theory subjects and electives from the Bachelor of Health Science program. They complete the requisite number of subjects to reach 144 credit points.
This course is an exit degree for the Bachelor of Nursing. It presents an opportunity for students who are unable to progress with the clinical component of their studies to complete an undergraduate qualification. Traditionally students who are unable to progress would look to transfer to another course, however given the unique structure of the Bachelor of Nursing there is limited opportunity for recognition of prior learning. The Bachelor of Health Care option means that the student complete an undergraduate qualification in a shorter period of time at a reduced cost. Enrolment in this course is by invitation only. It is not available for direct entry or transfer.
Course aims
This course in an exit degree for the Bachelor of Nursing. The aim of this course is to allow students who are unable to progress with the clinical component of their studies to complete an undergraduate qualification. This enables them to progress to post graduate study and/or employment in the health care sector. Students graduate with skills from both the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Health Science, with the exception of clinical competency. This course does not lead to registration as a Registered Nurse with Ahpra.
Course fees
For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:
Local student
All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.
In 2024 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.
The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).
The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).
Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.
You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas. It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.
For example, if you are enrolled in a 6-credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $8,948 = $1,118.
Student contribution amounts for 2024 commencing students
2024 student contribution - Area of Study | Amount for 48 cp |
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Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications and Society and Culture | $16,323 |
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science | $12,720 |
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology | $8,948 |
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing or Foreign Languages and Agriculture | $4,445 |
International student
Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.
Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
For this course, the cost per credit point for 2024 is $936. The total credit points are 144.
All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:
- Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.
- Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid for
In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.
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For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.
Careers
Career options include positions within the health care sector, for example health promotion, planning and policy, and research. This would include opportunities in the state and federal government as well as other sectors in health care.
Course structure
Course structure explained
The course comprises 144 credit points, made up of nursing theory, science and clinical practice in a range of health facilities. Full-time students study four subjects per session and part-time students study two subjects per session.
Course completion requirements
Requirement | Credit Points |
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STM91719 Level 1 stream | 48 |
STM91720 Level 2 stream | 48 |
STM91721 Level 3 stream | 30 |
CBK92154 Level 3 Options | 18 |
Total | 144 |
Additional information
Course duration
City campus on a full-time basis over three years and a part-time basis over six years.
Year 12 adjustment factor scheme
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Information for international students
Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.
Domestic students
How to apply
This is an exit-only course. Current UTS students wishing to transfer may submit an Internal Course Transfer - Graduating application. To confirm eligibility, check with the UTS Student Centre.
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International students
How to apply
This is an exit-only course. Current UTS students wishing to transfer may submit an Internal Course Transfer - Graduating application. To confirm eligibility, check with the UTS Student Centre.