Nursing (Pre-Registration, Graduate Entry)
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Nursing
CRICOS course code
028782A
Length
2 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course is a special form of the undergraduate nursing course for graduates of other disciplines. Students gain a commitment to research-based and evidence-based practice and are able to make ethical decisions ensuring quality outcomes. The course provides planned clinical experience in a variety of contexts of care each year, and the on-campus skills laboratory enables students to practise and develop clinical nursing skills in a simulated and supportive environment. The clinical learning component occurs in hospitals and healthcare agencies within regional and metropolitan areas. Students may be required to complete clinical placement outside the University's semester time.
Course structure
Therapeutics Year A: develops assessment and diagnostics skills and introduces students to acute, community and mental health nursing.
Consolidation Year A: further develops students' critical thinking and analytical skills while immersing students in advanced nursing practice.
Major areas of study
Nursing theory and practice, primary health care, determinants of health and wellbeing and human bioscience.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
21 290
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Additional costs (AUD)
Uniform and equipment - A$250, Australian Federal police check (or equivalent) - A$43 (indicative only), First Aid certificate - A$160. All prices are approximate.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)- Minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0;
or TOEFL Computer Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advance Stage 5B at Postgraduate level available from the La Trobe University Centre; or Approved equivalent.
English Language Tests have validity period of two (2) years from the test date.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent.
Special requirements
This course has a clinical component, please see www.latrobe.edu.au/health the Health Sciences website for more information. Students are required to obtain a Federal police check (or equivalent) and Working With Children (WWC) check before undertaking a clinical professional placement. Students are also required to provide information on their Immunisation Status prior to undertaking clinical placement.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Additional information
Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent. Successful applicants who have not completed Anatomy and Physiology are required to enrol in the Bridging Course in Physiology and Anatomy and successfully complete the assessment requirements. This course is conducted prior to the start of the Academic year. Successful applicants must also attend the University's International Orientation Welcome Festival and the Faculty Orientation, prior to commencement of course.
Career opportunities
Graduates work in general and specialist hospitals, community health centres, extended care facilities, the armed forces and services for the intellectually disabled. The nursing profession offers a variety of career paths which may lead to specialist practice, an academic career or management position in health services.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (Division One) and are usually able to register with nurse registration authorities throughout Australia and in several overseas countries.
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au