Nursing
Clinical care, patient assessment and one of the most portable qualifications there is.
Nursing is a practice-based degree combining biology, pharmacology and supervised clinical placements. Registration requirements are national, but demand for qualified nurses is persistent in almost every country.
Who this course suits
- Students who cope well under pressure and want direct contact with people
- Anyone with a solid biology and chemistry base
- People who prefer structured, hands-on learning over purely theoretical study
What you actually study
- Anatomy, physiology and pharmacology
- Patient assessment and clinical decision making
- Mental health, maternal and community nursing
- Extended supervised placements in hospitals and clinics
How long it takes
3–4 years plus registration with the national nursing council.
Helpful school subjects
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English
Where this course leads
Registered Nurse
Frontline clinical care with strong, geographically portable demand.
Future demand for registered nursesThings to consider first
- Placements include shift work; the workload is emotional as well as academic.
- Practising abroad usually requires a conversion or registration exam.
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