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Bachelor of Nursing
Start after O/Levels with the Monash University Foundation Year at UCL in Sri Lanka, then complete the Bachelor of Nursing at Australian Catholic University (ACU) in Brisbane or Sydney.
Pathway to
Duration
9 to 11 months at UCL, then 3 years at ACU
Intakes at UCL
January, July and September
Degree from
Australian Catholic University
Study at
UCL Rajagiriya, then ACU Brisbane or Sydney
Level
Foundation, then bachelor’s degree
Overview
Overview
This route starts at UCL in Sri Lanka. After your O/Levels you study the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY), the pre-university programme of Monash College. You then move to Australian Catholic University (ACU) for its three-year Bachelor of Nursing, at the Brisbane or Sydney campus.
At ACU you learn nursing theory and practice and complete at least 800 hours of clinical placement. The degree is accredited by ANMAC and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, so eligible graduates can apply to register as a nurse with Ahpra.
Top 10in Australia for nursing
Top 30in the world for nursing
Start after O/Levels
No A/Levels needed. Start the foundation year at UCL as soon as you finish your O/Levels.
A degree from ACU
Complete the Bachelor of Nursing at Australian Catholic University in Brisbane or Sydney.
800+ placement hours
ACU’s degree includes at least 800 hours of clinical placement.
Scholarships up to 40%
Awarded for exam results, leadership and sport. You do not need straight A’s to qualify.
What you study
How the programme works
University preparation at UCL first, then your nursing degree at ACU.
Stage 1 · At UCL, Sri Lanka
Monash University Foundation Year
9 to 11 months of university preparation after O/Levels. You study English and choose your other subjects with our admissions team, based on what ACU asks for nursing.
Stage 2 · At ACU, Brisbane or Sydney
Bachelor of Nursing
3 years full time. Nursing theory and practice, with at least 800 hours of clinical placement. Graduates work in public and private hospitals, aged care, mental health and rural health services.
ACU sets the units, placements and campuses for its degree, and these may change.
Pathway
Pathway
Complete the foundation year at UCL with the results ACU asks for, then start the Bachelor of Nursing in Brisbane or Sydney.
Your routeAfter O/Levels
You haveO/LevelsOr an equivalent qualification
At UCL, Sri LankaMonash University Foundation Year9 to 11 months
At ACU, Brisbane or SydneyBachelor of Nursing3 years, with 800+ hours of placement
After you graduateApply to register as a nurseWith Ahpra, if you are eligible
ACU sets the entry requirements for its Bachelor of Nursing, including results and English. Registration with Ahpra has its own requirements.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Step 1 is the foundation year at UCL. These requirements are set by Monash College. Not sure you meet them? See your other options.
Age
16 or older
If you are younger, you can apply for special consideration.
O/Level results
Score of 12
Sri Lankan O/Levels: total score from your best 4 academic subjects. Cambridge or Edexcel O Levels: score of 16. A counsellor works out your score with you.
English
O/Level English B
Or IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in writing, Pearson Test of English 42 (writing 42), or Duolingo English Test 95.
Don’t meet every requirement?
Talk to a counsellor. We will check your results and your options with you, free.
Fees and scholarships
Fees and scholarships
Download the current fee schedule for the foundation year at UCL. ACU sets its own tuition fees for the Bachelor of Nursing, and our admissions team can take you through both.
Tuition fees
Current fees and payment plans
Get the foundation year fee schedule as a PDF.
- Full tuition fees and payment dates
- Flexible instalment plans
- Early bird discounts for advance registration
Scholarships
Up to 40%
Awarded for exam results, leadership and sport. You do not need straight A’s to qualify.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to what applicants ask most.
Do I need A/Levels?
No. You start with the Monash University Foundation Year at UCL after your O/Levels.
How long does it take?
9 to 11 months for the foundation year at UCL, then 3 years full time for the Bachelor of Nursing at ACU.
When can I start?
The foundation year at UCL has intakes in January, July and September.
Where will I study in Australia?
At ACU’s Brisbane or Sydney campus.
Can I work as a nurse after the degree?
ACU’s Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by ANMAC and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Eligible graduates can apply for registration as a nurse with Ahpra. Registration has its own requirements, including English.
What English level do I need?
For the foundation year: O/Level English B, or IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in writing. Nursing at ACU needs a higher level, and our admissions team will confirm the current requirement.
How is ACU ranked for nursing?
ACU is ranked in the top 10 in Australia and the top 30 in the world for nursing, in the ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026.
Can I get a scholarship?
UCL offers scholarships of up to 40% for exam results, leadership and sport. A counsellor can tell you what you could qualify for.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Flexible instalment payment plans are available.
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