You will complete more than 800 hours of placement during this degree. Placements take place in clinical nursing environments, including hospital and private healthcare facilities. You may also elect to complete a placement that will apply your psychological knowledge and professional skills to a community workplace. 

Elective units in psychology are an opportunity to explore areas of specific interest such as alcohol and other drugs, interventions for addictive behaviours, family therapy and human sexuality.

This program prepares graduates to deal with situations where an understanding of how humans respond and react to challenging situations would be an advantage, such as when working as a nurse in emergency, mental health, palliative care or cancer departments. Graduates of this degree may find employment in a number of healthcare settings.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to apply for registered nurse status with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. To pursue a career in a professional area of psychology, you will need to undertake further study to gain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Student registration

QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Possible careers

• Clinical Nurse
• Health Psychologist