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Curtin University Dubai
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Curtin University Dubai
Course Overview
Curtin University Dubai's Bachelor of Science (Nursing) is delivered under the same curriculum and accreditation as Curtin Perth — Australia's largest nursing school. The degree is accredited by the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and graduates are eligible for full Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as Registered Nurses, AND for Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensure. Clinical placements (1,000+ hours) are split between Dubai (Mediclinic, Aster, Saudi German Hospital, NMC Specialty) and a final-year placement in Perth at Royal Perth Hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner, or Fiona Stanley.
Sri Lankan applicants choose Curtin Dubai Nursing for the unique dual-registration outcome (DHA + AHPRA), Dubai's tax-free working environment (typical RN salary AED 8,000-15,000/month tax-free), and the post-graduation employment pipeline at major Dubai hospital networks. Registered Nurse is on Australia's MLTSSL — graduates can transition to Australia for PR via 189/190 visa. The Sri Lanka Medical Council also recognises AHPRA / DHA-registered nurses with bridging requirements.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Level: 3 passes with C grade minimum; Biology at C+ strongly preferred.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 24 points minimum with HL Biology recommended.
- check_circle Sri Lankan Local A Level: 3 passes with Biology in the stream.
- check_circle Personal statement covering motivation, healthcare exposure (volunteer or family), and physical / emotional readiness for clinical placements.
- check_circle Police clearance and immunisation records required before clinical placement commencement.
- check_circle Interview (online) for borderline applicants.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (min 7.0 in each band) — AHPRA + DHA mandated for clinical registration.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 94 Overall (min 24 each section).
- check_circle OET (Occupational English Test): B in each section — AHPRA-preferred.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants must sit IELTS / OET regardless of qualification language — AHPRA registration requirement binding.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AED) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AED 70,000 | Rs. 6,090,000 |
| On-Campus Accommodation (per year) | AED 28,000 | Rs. 2,436,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Dubai) | AED 22,000 | Rs. 1,914,000 |
| Student Visa & Insurance | AED 4,500 | Rs. 391,500 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AED 124,500 | Rs. 10,831,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
UAE Student Visa allows part-time work during studies; UAE Green Visa available post-graduation. Top hirers: Mediclinic, Aster, Saudi German Hospital, NMC, Mafraq Hospital, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City; or AHPRA-registered move to Australia (RN on MLTSSL, 189/190 PR). Sri Lankan returnees register with the SLMC with bridging exam — opportunities at Asiri Hospital Group, Hemas Hospitals, Lanka Hospital, plus private practice. Dubai RN salary: AED 8,000-15,000/month tax-free; AU RN salary AUD 75,000-95,000/year.
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