Nursing at Avondale

Study at Sydney (Wahroonga) and Lake Macquarie Campuses

Avondale's Bachelor of Nursing is ranked #1 undergraduate nursing course in Australia for overall educational experience — The Good Universities Guide 2026

You can study on our Sydney campus at the Sydney Adventist Hospital or on our picturesque Lake Macquarie campus. Learn in state-of-the-art simulation centres with 800 hours of clinical placements. We have a strong focus on high-quality care, equipping you with the skills to improve lives.

Live and study at the Sydney Adventist Hospital, the largest private hospital in New South Wales. Enjoy the accessibility and urban lifestyle that Sydney offers.

Explore the beautiful Lake Macquarie region and Avondale's picturesque campus. The community and lifestyle is what makes studying at our Lake Macquarie campus so unique. 

Study a Bachelor of Nursing and gain practical and supported learning experiences studying on either our Sydney or Lake Macquarie campuses. Both campuses offer a vibrant learning environment, including our Sydney campus which provides the opportunity to live and work at the Sydney Adventist Hospital. On campus accommodation is available at both our Sydney and Lake Macquarie campuses, for easy access and convenience.

We partner with a range of clinical care providers in the Greater Sydney, Central Coast and Newcastle areas to provide a diverse range of clinical experiences for students. Our accredited academic program produces well-informed, capable graduates.

There is a high demand for Bachelor of Nursing graduates in the public and private health sector. Opportunities for employment span a range of varied settings locally, nationally and internationally.

→ Learn more about our Bachelor of Nursing program

Postgraduate studies in lifestyle medicine and research degrees offer registered nurses the opportunity to deepen their expertise in evidence-based health promotion, enabling them to enhance patient care, contribute to innovative research, and expand their roles in preventing and managing chronic conditions through personalised, holistic approaches.
In addition to this, Avondale offers two internationally-accredited dedicated research degrees, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil).

→ Learn more about our postgraduate courses

Nursing students studying at our Sydney Campus have access to dedicated on-campus accommodation located within the Sydney Adventist Hospital precinct. Enjoy fully furnished rooms, a supportive student community, and the convenience of living just minutes from classes and clinical facilities.

Purpose-designed student accommodation providing nursing students with a convenient, supportive and connected university experience, just moments from classes, clinical learning spaces, hospital facilities and public transport.

Features include:
| Fully furnished studios
| Safe and supportive student community
| Shared social and study spaces
| Easy walking access to classes and clinical placements
| Convenient Sydney location on the Upper North Shore
| Opportunities to connect with other nursing students and build lifelong friendships.

For more information or to book an inspection:
call 02 9847 2200 or email [email protected]
visit www.thequarters.org.au