study nursing without qualifications

Enrolled nurses can study further to qualify as a registered nurse without enrolling in a university degree, via the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115) qualification.

Enrolled nurses can study further to qualify as a registered nurse without enrolling in a university degree, via the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115) qualification. This pathway is often undertaken by enrolled nurses working in hospitals who wish to become registered nurses.

You don’t have to have a university degree to study nursing

If you’re already an Enrolled Nurse, you can apply for the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115) course and upgrade your qualifications to become a Registered Nurse.

You can choose from these options:

If you want to become a nurse, but haven’t quite reached the requirements yet, there are some things you can try.

You can choose from:

• A diploma of nursing (HLT54115)
• A bachelor of nursing
• A bachelor of nursing / bachelor of midwifery
• A graduate diploma of nursing
• A graduate diploma of midwifery
• A graduate certificate in nursing

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) assists students studying for the Diploma of Nursing with financial support, through low rate loans and bursaries.

If you’re already studying to become a nurse, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) assists students studying for the Diploma of Nursing with financial support, through low rate loans and bursaries. You can apply online here.

you can study to become a nurse without qualifications

Qualifications are not essential to become a nurse, as there are many ways to gain the necessary knowledge and experience. You can study nursing at university without any prior qualifications, although you will need GCSEs in maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.

If eligible, you can get financial support to help cover your tuition fees and living costs, as well as a bursary for non-repayable financial support. The UK’s Department for Education provides more information about financial support for students.

You may also find that short courses are available through both university and independent providers which allow you to enter into nursing training without a degree. Your local Jobcentre Plus can advise on the availability of loans which you can use to cover course fees if needed.