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A nationally recognised qualification with real clinical placement, small cohorts, and mentors who stay in your corner.
400+
Supervised clinical placement hours
100%
Trainers hold Mental Health First Aid
92%
Graduates employed within six months
1:14
Trainer-to-student ratio on campus
The Diploma of Nursing builds the clinical knowledge, practical skills and professional judgement you need to work as an Enrolled Nurse across hospital, aged-care and community settings.
Across 18 months you’ll move from foundational anatomy and nursing practice through to complex care, medication administration and supported clinical placement. Theory is grounded in simulation from the very first term — you’ll practise every skill in our labs before you meet a patient. You’ll graduate eligible to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), ready to step onto the ward with confidence and a network behind you.
Units taught in this course
Choose the rhythm that fits your life every mode includes the same supported clinical placement.
Blended
Face-to-face
Four terms that build on one another, from the fundamentals to placement-ready practice.
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Months 1–4
Anatomy and physiology, the Australian health system, communication, infection control and your first hands-on skills in the simulation lab.
02
Months 5–9
Clinical assessment, care planning, wound care and the first supported clinical placement with one of our partner sites.
03
Months 5–9
Medication and IV therapy, care of the older person, mental health and acute care — with a second, longer placement.
04
Months 15–18
Final placement, professional practice, portfolio and preparation to apply for Enrolled Nurse registration with the NMBA.
Transparent fees, with payment plans and government-subsidised places for eligible domestic students.
Domestic
International
Your qualification includes supported clinical placement across our partner hospital and aged-care networks — so you graduate having already worked the floor, mentored by nurses who know SIN's standards.
3
Placement blocks across the course
20+
Partner placement sites in Sydney
1:1
Mentor support on every placement
Graduate eligible to register as an Enrolled Nurse and keep climbing.
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FAQs
We move away from the traditional, rigid structure of nursing education to build a highly collaborative, human-centric environment. We focus heavily on peer support, mentorship, and building a genuine ‘village’ that sustains you from your first day on campus through to your professional career.
Our main campus is located in the heart of Burwood. It’s equipped with state-of-the-art simulation labs that mirror modern hospital wards and digital health environment.
We recommend taking our short Course Matcher Quiz to find a program tailored to your interests. If you’re still exploring, you can browse our full course directory or reach out to our admissions team directly via our Contact Page for a one-on-one chat.
Placements are a core part of the SIN curriculum. We partner with a diverse network of metro and regional hospitals, community health centers, and digital health providers to ensure you gain comprehensive, hands-on experience across multiple areas of care.
Yes. We understand that many of our students balance their studies with personal and professional commitments. We offer flexible timetabling, hybrid learning models for theoretical units, and dedicated student advisors to help you manage your study load.
SIN is built on mutual support. We offer academic tutoring, clinical skills workshops, mental health and counseling services, and dedicated peer-led study groups to ensure you never feel lost in the crowd.
Absolutely. We host regular industry panels, campus networking events, and collaborative study dates. Our digital platforms also allow you to connect directly with senior students, clinical educators, and alumni who are already working in the field.
Enquiries are open for our September 2026 intake. Send us a message and our Admissions Manager will be in touch within one business day.