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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.

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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

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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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Enquire

Talk to admissions

Apply online or talk to a counsellor about entry routes, fees and scholarships.

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Start your application for the next intake.

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077 311 0000. Speak to a counsellor about programmes and fees.

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