A world-class healthcare system needs nurses who can not only connect with and care for patients, but also adapt to and adopt new technology throughout their career.
Our nursing courses will prepare you to work as an enrolled nurse or registered nurse, or advance through postgraduate study. You’ll study in state-of-the-art simulation labs, and learn to provide patient-centred care with technology that’s always changing. Develop the knowledge, confidence and clinical skills to provide evidence-based care grounded in compassion and innovation.
Browse TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate nursing courses to find detailed course information, application dates, nursing ATAR scores, fees, entry requirements and more.
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Why study Nursing with us?
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Hands-on experience with 800 hours of clinical placement^
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"This course has allowed me to gain a much better understanding of the nursing profession and has been a great stepping stone into the industry. I’ve enjoyed every moment of the course. My experience on my first aged-care placement was one I’m truly grateful for, as I was given the space to learn and participate in everyday life at the hostel."
Samantha , Diploma of Nursing (enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
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Swinburne continues to rise in global subject rankings
Swinburne has achieved strong results across 26 subjects in the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026.
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Swinburne’s new learning hub boosts hands-on health education
Minister Tierney has officially opened Swinburne’s state-of-the-art Integrated Health and Technology Learning Hub.
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