Nursing/Midwifery
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Length
4 years full-time; not available part-time
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
The course enables students to provide direct care and to evaluate its impact; and to advocate for the women/patients within their care in a broad range of healthcare settings. Students also develop the theoretical preparation, public speaking ability, and presentation and negotiation skills to enable them to assume future leadership roles.
Course structure
Content is integrated so that students experience both midwifery and nursing disciplines throughout the duration of their studies.
NOTE: students may be required to complete clinical placement outside University semester time.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Nursing, midwifery, primary health care, behavioural sciences, physiology and anatomy.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlAdditional costs (AUD)
Students must complete a First Aid Level II course, costing approximately $160. La Trobe University does not conduct the course.
Other costs include approximately A$300 for a uniform and equipment. Students can purchase these from any supplier; they remain students' personal property.
Middle Band
Applicants are selected in the middle band based on the criteria associated with VTAC's Special Entry Access Scheme.
Selection
ENTER 80.25
Extra requirements
Facilities and venues used during clinical placements may require students to have a Level 2 First Aid Certificate as well as a Police Check and immunisations; without these, students may miss clinical placements, which may prolong the duration of the course. For more information visit www.latrobe.edu.au/health/hscourses/clinical_and_placements.html
For more detailed selection information visit www.latrobe.edu.au/nursing/HowToApply
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in English (any), and at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (any), Physical Education or Physics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Additional information
Prior to undertaking professional placements, students must obtain a police check (Victoria Police: $A14.50 for local students) and provide proof of immunisations.
Career opportunities
Graduates work in general nursing, maternity and specialist hospitals, community health centres, extended care facilities, the armed forces and services for the intellectually disabled. The profession offers a variety of career paths that may lead to specialist practice, an academic career or management positions in health.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (Division One) and the Australian College of Midwives for endorsement to practise as midwives. They are also usually able to register with nurse registration authorities throughout Australia and in several overseas countries.
Contact information
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Future Students Centre:
T 1300 135 045
E study@latrobe.edu.au
or
Division of Nursing and Midwifery
T (03) 9479 5950
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover