Master of Nursing (Research), Courses and degrees, data, 2026, domestic, BE, La Trobe University

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

In order to apply for candidature, you will require the satisfactory completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) with an honours year with at least an H2A result in the relevant discipline.

A Bachelor's degree without honours degree strengthened by additional qualifications or the demonstrated possession of research skills or publications of an especially meritorious nature, may be approved by the BGR as an acceptable basis for admission to candidature. Some additional preliminary studies may need to be undertaken.

The department or school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.

Selection criteria

Applicants must be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). The following conditions must be met in order to gain admission into a Master's by research degree: a) you must meet the minimum entry requirements for the degree; AND b) the department or school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

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Work-Based Learning

A range of work based learning opportunities are available, including internships, mentoring, and industry-linked projects.

Internships. Candidates who have successfully confirmed their candidature and who are making satisfactory progress may apply to participate in an internship at least one month before they submit their thesis. Refer to the Graduate Research Candidature Policy and associated information.

Candidates will apply separately to participate in an internship through a process detailed on the Graduate Research School website.

For more information visit https://www.latrobe.edu.au/researchers/grs/industry-community

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