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National code: HLT54121

Diploma
of Nursing

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Enrolled Nurses play an essential role in the health care system

Do you have a passion for helping others? A career in nursing can be an incredibly fulfilling experience, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. You'll be entering an essential industry that plays a crucial role in supporting individuals, families, and entire communities. By studying a Diploma of Nursing, you're become a qualified Enrolled Nurse and join a growing field that is vital in ensuring the health and wellbeing of countless people.

Flexible entry No ATAR required, assessment criteria still applies
Study locations Study at Wollongong or Liverpool
Support Study and personal support services
Academic skills Nationally recognised qualification
University preparation programs Guaranteed entry to UOW*

Diploma of Nursing

Fees and scholarships

If you are a domestic student, you may be eligible for a VET Student Loan, Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) and other government subsidies. Scholarships are also available to eligible domestic and international students. There’s never been a better time to get started on your education journey.

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Nursing career outcomes and study pathways

Work as an Enrolled Nurse

After completion the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing and registering with NMBA, you'll be able to begin working as an Enrolled Nurse​. This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

As an Enrolled Nurse, you'll provide nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings, in many cases under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

A growing workforce: health care is the biggest provider of new jobs in Australia and is projected to contribute 14.9% of employment growth from 2018 to 2023.

Students who successfully complete the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing are provided guaranteed* entry into the second year of the UOW Bachelor of Nursing. Students must provide evidence of current NMBA registration with AHPRA before progressing.

Package offer

A package offer means that a student can receive an offer for the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing and the UOW Bachelor of Nursing at the same time. If you receive a package offer, you will have a guaranteed* pathway to into the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing subject to the successful completion of the Diploma of Nursing and provide evidence of current NMBA registration with AHPRA. Read more progression requirements to UOW on the School of Nursing page.

Important - International students seeking a package offer should apply for the July intake. Applications for the February intake can only be issued as a standalone offer for the Diploma of Nursing.

*Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.

Diploma of Nursing18 months Work as an Enrolled Nurse Year 12 school leaverORnon-school leaver Second yearUOW degree
Diploma of Nursing18 months Second year UOW nursing degree Year 12 school leaver OR non-school leaver Work as an Enrolled Nurse

Choose your campus

The Diploma of Nursing can be studied at either the UOW Wollongong campus, or UOW Liverpool campus. The course is delivered over three days per week at both campuses. Find out more about the campuses below:

UOW Wollongong campus UOW Liverpool campus

Why study with us?

Studying Nursing at UOW College prepares you for a lifelong career in healthcare. Benefit from small class sizes and a range of academic and personal support services. Our dedicated trainers are here to prepare students for success in their nursing careers or further studies at the bachelor level.

Meet Lochie

Getting my diploma first will allow me to work as an enrolled nurse while I complete my bachelor studies. Lochie Diploma of Nursing

Setting you up for success

Study and course help

Access a range of services to assist you with your course and enhance your study skills, including academic support services available at UOW.

Personal support and wellbeing

Receive support to help you adapt to study life, including assistance from student advisors, individual counselling, health and wellbeing advice, and referrals to external services.

Access to UOW campus facilities

Unlock full access to UOW’s campus from day one, including the library, computer labs, study spaces, accommodation, and various on-campus cafes.

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Information sessions

UOW College holds online information sessions prior to each intake throughout the year. These sessions are designed to give you the information you need about choosing courses and studying at UOW College.

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Our stories

Learning more about what its like to study Nursing at UOW College through the eyes of both students and trainers.

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