{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Doctor of Nursing", "advertisedTitle": "Doctor of Nursing (Professional Doctorate)", "totalCreditPoints": 60, "offerYear": 2026, "studentType": "International", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "RT", "deliveryModeDescription": "Research Training", "cricosCourseCode": "024379M", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": null }, "startDates": "Anytime (2026), preferably aligned with Semester intake", "duration": "4 years full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>If you are an experienced practitioner in nursing, this degree provides you with an opportunity to enrich and extend your professional practice and to undertake research in professional or community settings.<\/p><p>The degree offers an integrated program of research with supporting coursework in the first year. Through a combination of core and elective subjects, you will gain knowledge and skills in designing and conducting research, literature review techniques, critical analysis and writing for publication, as well as opportunities to apply these skills in clinical or professional projects of relevance to nursing. You will pursue an independent and sustained investigation into a research problem that will culminate in the submission of a thesis for examination of 60,000 words.<\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 10 \u2013 Professional Doctorate.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p>The minimum academic requirement for entry to a Doctor of Nursing degree at La Trobe is a four-year Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree in the same, or a cognate, professional domain as the Doctor of Nursing, with a weighted average mark of 70 or above completed within the last ten years; and eligibility for registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or approved international equivalent; and at least two years professional practice.<\/p><p>Note that being registered as a nurse with an approved international registration body does not guarantee that an applicant will be entitled to practise as a nurse in Australia, even after successful completion of the Doctor of Nursing. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency will still be required for those seeking to practise as a nurse in Australia.<\/p><p>Where an applicant does not meet the normal academic entry requirements, an application may be made for admission on equity or alternative entry grounds where the applicant can demonstrate, through discipline-appropriate forms of evidence:<\/p><ol><li>That they have attained the prior research and\/or learning outcomes that normally pertain to the minimum academic entry requirements for the degree, and<\/li><li>That they have the capacity to successfully undertake a higher degree by research.<\/li><\/ol><p>The following conditions must be met in order to gain admission into a Doctor of Nursing degree:<\/p><ul><li>you must meet the entry requirements for the degree <\/li><li>the school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.<\/li><\/ul>", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "<p><span>6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.<\/span><\/p>", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Doctor of Nursing (Professional Doctorate), students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><p>International candidates are eligible to enrol at the following locations: Albury-Wodonga, and Melbourne (Bundoora).<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >0<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >2<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"> <li><b>Component credit points<\/b> from chosen Type<\/li> <li><b>Thesis credit points<\/b> from chosen Title<\/li> <li><b>The degree of Doctor of Nursing shall be awarded based on examination of the thesis after satisfactory completion of coursework requirements. credit points<\/b> from chosen Description<\/li> <li><b> credit points<\/b> from chosen Academic Items<\/li> <li><b> credit points<\/b> from chosen Components<\/li><\/ul><\/div> <li><b>Core credit points<\/b> from chosen Type<\/li> <li><b>Core credit points<\/b> from chosen Title<\/li> <li><b>45 credit points<\/b> from chosen Credit Points<\/li> <li><b>100 credit points<\/b> from chosen Order<\/li> <li><b> credit points<\/b> from chosen Components<\/li><\/ul><\/div> <li><b>Electives credit points<\/b> from chosen Type<\/li> <li><b>Electives credit points<\/b> from chosen Title<\/li> <li><b>Candidates to select Level five elective subjects to the value of 15 credit points in consultation with their supervisor. Subjects from the list below are recommended. credit points<\/b> from chosen Description<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Credit Points<\/li> <li><b>200 credit points<\/b> from chosen Order<\/li> <li><b> credit points<\/b> from chosen Components<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p>A range of work based learning opportunities are available, including internships, mentoring, and industry-linked projects.<\/p><p>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.<\/p><p>Candidates will apply separately to participate in an internship through a process detailed on the Graduate Research School website.<\/p><p>For more information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/researchers\/grs\/industry-community\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/researchers\/grs\/industry-community<\/a><\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HDNR\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Mastery of a substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a field of research or learning, including knowledge that constitutes an original contribution of direct relevance to the profession<\/li><li>Ability to provide a critical appraisal of relevant literature and available research, to appreciate and understand the relationship of the investigations undertaken by the candidate to the wider field of knowledge in which these investigations are located, and to draw out the contribution to knowledge made by these investigations<\/li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the methodological techniques relevant to the field of research as well as identify and allow for any shortcomings associated with these techniques<\/li><li>A satisfactory level of literary presentation reflecting an ability to communicate in a clear, concise and authoritative manner appropriate to the field of research and to the professional area to which it is addressed<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>This degree will equip you with valuable leadership and research skills, allowing you to advance as a nursing manager, nursing educator, or researcher.<\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "", "fees": { "overview": "A$42 600 per EFTSL.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "A$42 600 per EFTSL.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "", "eligibleForCspLoan": false, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": null }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/research", "text": "Apply now" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/research\/graduate-research\/grs-inquiry", "text": "Contact us" }, "overwriteHeadline": "", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications now open<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. 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