A. Human bioscience
These studies provide the foundation knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant to the allied health professions of nursing and midwifery. You will learn about the biological basis of human health and the working of human body. You will also develop the capacity to critically evaluate evidence in relation to health.

B. Sociocultural context of health and illness
These studies focus on the social, economic, and environmental factors that are determinants of health and of access to health care. You will also consider how policy, planning, organisation and delivery of health and healthcare impacts individuals and communities differently and the political and economic imperatives that inform them.

C. Clinical assessment and nursing practice
These studies develop your clinical competencies for nursing practice. You will acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the care of individuals including the assessment of clients' health status in order to determine and deliver competent nursing care. You will cover medical and surgical nursing, including pharmacology, pain management, wound assessment and acute care. You will also cover mental health care and care across the age span, focussing on evidence based interventions and management strategies.

D. Professional practice
These studies focus on your development as a professional who is able to function and communicate both as a member of a health care team and autonomously as required. It will develop your understanding of evidence-based practice in health care delivery and of your responsibility to make professional judgments that are soundly reasoned and well informed by the best available evidence. You will consider the ethical and legal frameworks for health practice and research, and the health professional's relationship and obligations to patients, patient families and professional colleagues in the various health care environments.


E. Free elective study
This will enable you to further develop your knowledge of nursing or to select health-related units from within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in which you are eligible to enrol.