Nursing Prerequisites

Nursing Prerequisites and Requirements


In addition to the Avondale College General Admission Requirements, the nursing course has specific entry requirements as indicated:
  • HSC (or equivalent) Chemistry and/or Biology is recommended
  • Senior first aid certificate from an accredited course. It is strongly recommended that this be obtained prior to the commencement of the course or no later than the end of first semester
  • All students for whom English is not a first language who did not undertake their senior schooling in English and obtain a satisfactory pass in English in a British O-level examination or local equivalent are required to demonstrate proficiency in English by obtaining an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or better, with a written score of at least 6.5 and no other individual band score less than 6.0 (post 1987)
  • A Chemistry Bridging program is strongly recommended for those students who are about to commence Health Science I (HESC14700), General Chemistry (CHEM16300) and Food Science and Innovation (DTFN21200), but who do not have a recent pass in Year 12 Chemistry or its equivalent. This course has been designed to provide a knowledge fo introductory chemistry concepts which will enhance the class experience and the final results obtained for the first semester subjects indicated above.
  • A criminal record clearance will be undertaken at the commencement of the course as per NSW legislation. An unsatisfactory criminal clearance may result in a student being unable to complete clinical requirements and hence he/she may be unable to continue in the BN program. The criminal records check will be carried out at a cost of $60, which the student is required to pay.
  • Students are required to adhere to the NSW Health Department vaccination guidelines in order to access clinical practice areas. This may require vaccination for various diseases as required by the Health Department and there may be a cost associated which will become the student's responsibility. The cost will depend on the previous exposure to diseases and the vaccinations required as a result of this. Further detail is available from the NSW Health Department, the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia or the Faculty of Nursing and Health. A Vaccination Record is required by all students. This must be submitted prior to engaging in clinical practice. For a "Vaccination Record Card for Health Care Workers/Students" and a "Vaccination Requirements" information sheet, please call the Enquiry & Enrolment Centre on 1800 991 392 for it to be mailed to you.


    International Students


    Applicants from other countries will have their qualifications assessed by the International Admissions Officer and Registrar.