Study Nursing and Health Courses to Secure Skilled Visa in Australia

Want to build a career in the healthcare industry? Studying Nursing and other Allied Health Courses in Australia will open wide range of career opportunities for international students.

In the current scenario, Australia is facing a shortage of health care professionals across all states and territories primarily due to population growth, an ageing workforce, and increased cases of health issues. In response, the Australian government plans to add 3,000 additional doctors and 3,000 nurses by 2028.

So, as an international student, studying health courses in Australia will promote career growth both in Australia and internationally. Contact us right now if you are interested in studying nursing and other allied health courses in Australia. We will help you find the best course that fits your goals. 

• High employment rate due to shortage of healthcare professionals. 

• Health courses are accredited by professional bodies, such as ANMAC for nursing and OTC for occupational therapists, which is highly valued by employers across all states of Australia and foreign countries, including Canada, the UK, and New Zealand. 

• 90% of health care related occupation are featured on Australia’s Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) which makes you eligible for skilled migration visa and provides direct pathway to permanent residency (PR) in Australia. 

• Health care workers are one of the highest earners in Australia, with average salary from AUD 85000 to AUD 95000 per year. 

• Diploma of Nursing  
• Bachelor of Nursing  
• Master of Nursing Practice

Physiotherapy

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Master of Physiotherapy

Occupational Therapy

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Master of Occupational Therapy

Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology)

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology)
• Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology)

Speech Pathology (Speech Therapy)

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology
• Master of Speech Pathology

Medical Imaging (Radiography)

• Bachelor of Medical Imaging
• Master of Medical Imaging

Clinical Psychology

• Master of Clinical Psychology 

The entry requirements for nursing courses depend upon the institution and programs. 

For Diploma and Bachelor of Nursing: 

• Completion of secondary education equivalent to the Australian Year 12 or a recognized higher education qualification. 
• Must score at least IELTS 7.0 in overall bands or higher. 
• Should meet the requirements set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA). 
• Strong performance in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (depending on course/university). 

For Master of Nursing: 

• You must hold an approved undergraduate degree in any discipline. 
• Prior clinical or healthcare experience (if appplicable). 
• IELTS 7.0 in overall bands. 

For bachelor's degree:  

• Completion of secondary education equivalent to the Australian Year 12 or a recognized higher education qualification. 
• Strong performance in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (depending on course/university). 
• IELTS 6.5 in overall bands (may require higher, varies by institution). 

For master's degree 

• Bachelor's degree in approved fields such as (Health Science, Biomedical Science, Nursing, Psychology, etc.) 
• Prior work experience may require (depends upon institution) 
• IELTS 7.0 in overall bands (depends) 

The cost of studying a health course in Australia varies, depending on the university, location, degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). 

Cost of Studying Nursing Degree in Australia: 

Cost of studying other Allied Health Courses: 

To work as a nurse in Australia, you must apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), which is administered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 

Once you're registered with AHPRA and NMBA, you may be eligible to apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), if you completed a relevant nursing qualification in Australia. This visa allows you to live, study, and work in Australia temporarily, typically for up to 2 years, depending on your occupation and stream. 

The following nursing-related occupations can open pathways to skilled migration visas: 

Upon graduation, you must register with the relevant Australian national board, which is a part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. AHPRA regulates the registration of all health professionals in Australia. 

For instance, if you want to work as an occupational therapist, you must register with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, which is under AHPRA. 

The following occupations in the health profession can lead to pathways for skilled migration visas: 

Nursing and other allied health occupations are featured on the MLTSLL list. So, upon graduation, you are eligible to apply for several skilled migration visas which would lead to PR.  

Before applying for PR visas, you must undergo skill assessment from the relevant assessing authority in Australia. 

Look at the table above for the skill assessing authority based on your occupation. 

After getting a positive skills assessment from the relevant authority, you can apply for one of the skilled migration visas, which leads to PR. The visas included are: 

• 189 visa - Skilled Independent visa
• 190 visa - Skilled Nominated visa
• 186 visa - Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
• 494 visa - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
• 491 visa - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa 

The PR application process in Australia is complex and difficult process. Please, consult with our migration agent if you need any detailed support or guidance. 

• Over 10+ years of experience in education and migration support. 
• Our migration agent is Mara Registered who have in-depth knowledge of Australia immigration policies. 
• Trusted by hundreds of students from Australia, Chile, Nepal, India, Australia, & Philippines.