HLT54121 - Diploma of Nursing
Start your international nursing career with the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) from the Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) – represented in the GCC by MWT Global Consultancy in Dubai.
Course details
Embark on a rewarding nursing career in Australia with a globally respected Diploma of Nursing. IHNA’s HLT54121 program equips you with practical skills, clinical experience and a clear pathway to nursing registration, while MWT Global Consultancy guides you from the GCC to your chosen Australian campus.
Why choose this Diploma?
- Australian Government-accredited HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing designed to prepare you for work as an Enrolled Nurse under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Blended delivery model combining classroom learning, simulation labs and approximately 400 hours of supervised clinical placements in Australian healthcare facilities.
- Attractive pathway for GCC students seeking high-quality nursing education, global employability and potential routes to permanent residency in Australia, subject to evolving immigration policies.
Selected University Details
The Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) is a leading provider of quality education and training in Australian healthcare. With comprehensive, clinically-relevant courses, programs, and learning paths that are designed to optimise quality patient care and streamline operational processes, IHNA is a dynamic and quality-driven institution with a deep commitment to continuous improvement. IHNA’s primary focus and expertise is in the areas of nursing, health and community services such as aged care, disability support and early childhood education and care; with research and development underway into new areas such as health management and English Language studies. IHNA strives to serve the community by developing, implementing and delivering courses and professional development programs of exceptional quality that follow the needs of industry and equip healthcare professionals to achieve their highest potential.
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Australia
Duration : Around 18 months (3 semesters), including theory, simulation and 400 hours of professional experienc
Delivery mode : Face-to-Face and Blended Delivery
Entry Criteria
- IELTS score of 7, with a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and a minimum of 6.5 in Writing or equivalent.
- Applicants are required to be 18 years old and above
Campuses : IHNA campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane
Intakes :
- January 19, 2026
- March 16, 2026
- May 18, 2026
- July 20, 2026
- September 14, 2026
- November 16, 2026
- January 18, 2027
- March 01, 2027
- May 03, 2027
Graduates of the Diploma of Nursing program have the opportunity to explore a range of career paths in various environments such as hospitals, mental health facilities, aged care facilities, rehabilitation centres, general practitioner clinics or community healthcare settings.
Upon successful registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as an enrolled nurse you may gain employment in various healthcare facilities, which may include:
- Medical centres
- Training resource centres
- Open employment services
- Other community settings and clients’ homes
- Palliative Care
- Hospitals- private and public
- Day respite centres
- Rehabilitation centres
- Residential group homes
- Aged Care
What you will learn
- Foundations of nursing care, including anatomy and physiology, infection prevention, medication administration and person-centred care.
- Clinical skills for acute, aged, community and mental health care settings, practised in modern simulation labs before clinical placement.
- Professional communication, cultural safety and teamwork skills needed to work effectively in diverse Australian healthcare environments.
On graduation, you may be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as an Enrolled Nurse, provided you meet all registration standards.
- Successful completion of the Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
- NMBA specified level of English language skills
- Successful completion of the language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills (LLND) test
- Have an overall IELTS score of 7, with a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and a minimum of 6.5 in Writing, or other approved equivalent test results.
Other NMBA English test results score can be found here –https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/registration-standards/english-language-skills.aspx
MWT Global Consultancy will help you understand how your current schooling and English test results align with IHNA’s entry criteria and advise you on any gap-filling steps.
Support from MWT Global in the GCC
- Personal counselling from Dubai for students across the GCC, helping you choose the right IHNA campus, intake and progression plan.
- End-to-end guidance on admission, documentation, GTE preparation and student visa processes for Australia.
- Pre-departure briefing on accommodation, budgeting, work options while studying (as per current visa rules) and adapting to Australian life.