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Australian Catholic University
Start with the Monash University Foundation Year at UCL in Sri Lanka, then study nursing at ACU in Brisbane or Sydney.
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Country
Australia
Programme
Bachelor of Nursing
Route
Foundation year at UCL, then 3 years at ACU
Intakes at UCL
January, July and September
ACU campuses
Brisbane or Sydney
About ACU
About Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a public university in Australia. Its Bachelor of Nursing is taught at its Brisbane and Sydney campuses.
You start at UCL with the Monash University Foundation Year. With the results ACU asks for, you then move to ACU for the three-year degree, which includes at least 800 hours of clinical placement.

Top 10
in Australia for nursing.
Top 30
in the world for nursing.
800+
hours of clinical placement in the degree.
How it works
How it works
Foundation year at UCL
Complete the Monash University Foundation Year in Sri Lanka.
Move to ACU
Start the Bachelor of Nursing in Brisbane or Sydney.
Graduate with an ACU degree
Eligible graduates can apply to register as a nurse with Ahpra.
Programmes
Programmes

Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Nursing
- Foundation year at UCL, then 3 years at ACU
- January, July, September
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about the ACU nursing route at UCL.
How does the nursing route work?
You study the Monash University Foundation Year at UCL in Sri Lanka. With the results ACU asks for, you then start the three-year Bachelor of Nursing at ACU in Brisbane or Sydney.
What are the entry requirements?
For the foundation year you need to be 16 or older, with a Sri Lankan O/Level score of 12 from your best 4 academic subjects and O/Level English at B (or IELTS 5.5). ACU sets its own results and English level for the Bachelor of Nursing, and our admissions team will confirm them with you.
When can I start?
There are three intakes a year at UCL: January, July and September.
Are scholarships available?
UCL offers scholarships of up to 40% for exam results, leadership and sport.
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