Benefits of Studying Nursing Courses in Adelaide, Australia

by Asia Pacific Asia Pacific Group

It is quite challenging to decide where to pursue a nursing degree in Australia, as the land of kangaroos is well known for providing quality education, excellent employment opportunities, rich culture and much more and cities like Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, etc., become pretty popular among international students and visitors.

Adelaide is gaining more popularity among these cities because of world-ranked universities, affordable living compared to other Australian cities like Sydney and Melbourne, ranked globally third most liveable city (2021), safest and most relaxing, plenty of great employment options and more.

International students are making a wise decision by pursuing nursing courses in Adelaide. The nursing profession is always in high demand worldwide, and having a degree from a renowned institution is plus point.

Benefits

Some benefits of studying a nursing degree in Adelaide are as follows.

Top Nursing Universities

Here is the list of some top universities in Adelaide, where starting ten listed universities are Qs world ranked by nursing.

University of Adelaide
University of New Castle
Griffith University
Latrobe University
Australian Catholic University
University of South Australia
University of Wollongong
Edith Cowan University
Curtin University
Western Sydney University
Federation University
University of Southern Queensland
University of Sunshine Coast
University of Canberra
James Cook University
Central Queensland University
Torrens University
Southern Cross University

Various Study Level

International students can enrol on any nursing diploma, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. To become an Enrolled Nurse (EN), you must have a nursing diploma; to become Registered Nurse (RN), you must hold a bachelor in nursing. For other nursing fields, there are different levels of study and respective criteria.

Rewarding Career Path

Nursing is a most respectful and rewarding profession, where they help the patient overcome their physical and emotional pain and plays an essential role between the doctor and patient. Being a nurse, you will become financially stable and open plenty of employment options around the world.

After having the respective degrees, you can work as Enrolled Nurse (EN), Registered Nurse (RN), Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse, Assistant in Nursing, etc.

Employment Sectors

There are plenty of great employment options for the nurse to work in various sectors like Hospitals, Childcare centres, Age Care centres, Military bases, Schools, Palliative Care, Community Health Services, Rural & Remote Communities, etc.

Flexible Working Hours

There is no fixed working time for nurses, as it is a 24-hours profession with alternate shifts morning, afternoon, evening and night.

Worldwide Job Opportunity

Being a nurse, you can work anywhere around the world as it is an in-demand career, so other countries' and home country governments provide different benefits to national or international nurses. Keep in mind having work experience in this field will be plus point when planning to migrate from a home nation to another developed country.

PR Pathway

In Australia, you can increase your chances of becoming a Permanent Residence (PR), as the nursing career counts in the Australian Medium and Long-term Strategic Skilled List (MLTSSL), where your chances increase compared to other occupations. Moreover, if you plan to visit any regional area or Adelaide, you will get five extra immigration points towards permanent residence.

Note: International students can also avail of fully-funded scholarships or fellowships that cover all their living expenses, and they can also work as volunteers, internships and part-time. The living cost in Adelaide is 10-12 per cent more affordable than in Melbourne and Sydney. Moreover, overseas students will also get up to 4 years of a post-study visa.

The Final Word

You can experience more things while studying, working and living in Adelaide. If you are not sure, who will assist in the process or need some professional guidance, then feel free to contact Asia Pacific Group (APG). Their education and migration agents provide free education consultations and suggest which field or degree will benefit you more according to your profile; they have more than 13 years of experience and have worked on various cases from different nations.