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Study at Sydney (Wahroonga) and Lake Macquarie Campuses

Your nursing career starts here

Avondale's Bachelor of Nursing is ranked #1 undergraduate nursing course in Australia on all educational experience indicators — The Good Universities Guide 2024
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.

Study in Sydney

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.

Study in Lake Macquarie

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. 

Undergraduate

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 & Research

Avondale offers a Master of Nursing course, designed to extend and deepen a registered nurse's knowledge, skills and appreciation of advanced practice that takes into consideration professional, legal and ethical requirements.
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

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Gain practical and supported learning experiences studying on either our Sydney or Lake Macquarie campuses.

Emma's Story

"The community at Avondale is what makes it so enjoyable. Not only are the facilities amazing, but the lecturers' personalised care is amazing too. They want you to succeed. They want you to be the best nurse that you can be." 

- Emma, Bachelor of Nursing.
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