{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Bachelor of Nursing\/Bachelor of Midwifery", "advertisedTitle": "Bachelor of Nursing\/Bachelor of Midwifery", "totalCreditPoints": 480, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Bendigo", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": null }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027)", "duration": "4 years full-time", "prerequisite": "English (Please refer to <a href=\"#entry-requirements\">admission requirements<\/a> for details)", "courseDescription": "<p>Get the skills and confidence to advocate and care for mothers and babies in all clinical situations with this four-year double degree, La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Nursing\/Bachelor of Midwifery.<\/p><p>Learn from leading clinicians and academics and gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art simulation labs. Move into real-world environments in hospitals and healthcare networks in your first year, reaping the benefits of our long-standing partnerships with top-tier maternity providers like Mercy Health, The Royal Women&#39;s Hospital and Bendigo Health.<\/p><p>By completing La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Nursing\/Bachelor of Midwifery, you will:<\/p><ul><li>gain a rich understanding of the pregnancy journey, professional standards and models of care, including woman-centred care and the continuity of care model unique to midwifery<\/li><li>play an active role as the primary attendant in childbirth, including care in the first stages of labour and postnatal examination<\/li><li>prepare to step into employment once you graduate after 1,600 hours of nursing and midwifery clinical placements with our partners<\/li><li>understand a diverse, holistic range of subjects including Indigenous health, mental health, community and emergency care, research and midwifery across the pregnancy journey<\/li><li>graduate ready to apply to become a registered midwife (RM) and registered nurse (RN) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).<\/li><\/ul><p>Note:<em> Completion of this course is subject to core participation requirements, essential requirements, and additional costs. Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/bachelor-of-nursing-bachelor-of-midwifery#\/entry-requirements\" rel=\"nofollow\">Entry requirements &amp; pathways<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/bachelor-of-nursing-bachelor-of-midwifery#\/fees\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fees &amp; scholarships<\/a> tabs for more information.<\/em><\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<\/p>", "prerequisite": "<p>VCE: <span>Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.<\/span><\/p>", "admCriInAddToAtar": "<ul><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "selRankAdj": "<p>VCE: A study score of 20 in Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points<\/p>", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><li><p>English language requirements for Nursing courses (Compulsory) To be considered for an offer in this course, applicants must have completed one of the following criteria:<\/p><p>1. Six years of schooling in English must have been completed \u2013 including at least two years of secondary school in English - in one of the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, United States, Canada, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom;<\/p><p>or<\/p><p>2. Have undertaken an approved English language proficiency test accepted for entry to this course preference no more than 2 years before the course start date (minimum test results required);<\/p><p>or<\/p><p>3. Are a currently registered enrolled nurse or registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), as verified via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahpra.gov.au\/\">AHPRA website<\/a>. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further details.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p><\/li><li><p>A study score of 20 in Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "<div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-0\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Behavioural and relational skills<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-0\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>Students must be able to manage their own responses and behaviour to work effectively in a range of learning environments with diverse people and tasks. This includes the capacity to be receptive and respond appropriately to constructive feedback. Students should also be able to work with others in a team or group environment and make and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of individuals in order to complete tasks or for professional practice.<\/p><p>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.latrobe.edu.au\/document\/view.php?id=60\">Student Behaviours Policy<\/a><\/p><p><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>Nursing and midwifery students must demonstrate knowledge and engage in ethical behaviour in practice (academically and clinically) to facilitate safe, competent interactions and relationships with people to ensure their own and others' physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual wellbeing is not placed at risk.<\/p><p>Nursing and midwifery students must be able to demonstrate behavioural stability by functioning and adapting effectively and sensitively in a diverse and changing academic and clinical environment.<\/p><p>Nursing and midwifery students must demonstrate knowledge and compliance with Australian law, professional regulations and scope of practice to enable the safe delivery of care. Nursing and midwifery students must be responsible and accountable for their practice to reduce the risk of harm to themselves and others.<\/p><p>Nursing and midwifery practice require effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills for the safe delivery of care. Nursing and midwifery students are required to have effective and efficient verbal communication in English. Nursing and midwifery students also need to be respectful, clear, attentive, empathetic, honest and non-judgmental; and have effective written communication skills \u2013 a fundamental nursing and midwifery responsibility with professional and legal ramifications.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Cognition<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-1\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>Students must be able to locate, acquire, retain and apply knowledge as part of their learning and for assessment. They must have the ability to sustain their attention over a designated period, maintain their focus in a variety of learning environments and remember information long enough to complete tasks in a reasonable and safe timeframe.<\/p><p><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>Nursing and Midwifery students must be able to use retained knowledge to determine safe and appropriate care decisions. They must be able to notice, focus their attention and process information in order to respond effectively to critical changes in instructions, measurements or observable behaviour. For example, they must be able to focus on and respond to changing visual information in answering questions about appropriate courses of action in distracting environments.<\/p><p>Nursing and midwifery practice require comprehensive theoretical knowledge. Nursing and midwifery students must demonstrate consistent and effective knowledge and cognitive skills to provide safe and competent nursing and midwifery care.<\/p><p>Competent literacy skills are essential for safe and effective delivery of nursing and midwifery care. Nursing and midwifery students must have the ability to accurately acquire information and accurately convey appropriate effective messages; to read and comprehend a range of literature and information; and the capacity to understand and implement academic conventions to construct written text in a scholarly manner.<\/p><p>Competent and accurate numeracy skills are essential for safe and effective nursing and midwifery care. Nursing and midwifery students must demonstrate the ability to interpret and correctly apply data, measurements and numerical criteria.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-2\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Sensory (visual, auditory, tactile, olfaction)<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-2\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>Students should possess the ability to interact with visual, auditory or tactile inputs sufficiently to manage their learning environment and to meet professional performance needs.<\/p><p><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>Nursing students must be able to observe visual inputs, including patient symptoms, which will allow them to manage patient care and continually develop their nursing practice during placements and throughout their career.<\/p><p>Adequate visual, auditory, tactile acuity is required to provide safe and effective nursing and midwifery care. Nursing and midwifery students must demonstrate the following:<\/p><ul><li>adequate visual acuity to perform the required range of skills, tasks and assessments to maintain consistent, accurate and safe care to self and others<\/li><li>adequate auditory ability to monitor, assess and manage individuals' health needs consistently and accurately<\/li><li>adequate tactile ability to monitor, assess and detect patients' physical characteristics and act on any abnormalities detected to provide thorough nursing and midwifery care.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-3\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-3\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Strength and mobility<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-3\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-3\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p><strong>Gross motor skills<\/strong><\/p><p>Students should possess the strength, range of motion, coordination and mobility sufficient to manage their learning environment and ultimately professional performance needs.<\/p><p><strong>Fine motor skills<\/strong><\/p><p>Students should possess the manual dexterity and fine motor skills sufficient to manage their learning environment and ultimately professional performance needs.<\/p><p><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>Nursing and midwifery practice involve physical demands and requires gross motor function and manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Nursing and midwifery students must demonstrate sufficient gross motor function, manual dexterity and fine motor skills necessary to perform, coordinate, prioritise care and undertake tasks that involve:<\/p><ul><li>gross motor skills include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, twisting and bending; and<\/li><li>fine motor skills include being able to grasp, press, push, turn, squeeze and manipulate various objects and individuals. Students must be able to demonstrate and perform these tasks consistently and safely to reduce the risk of harm to self and others.<\/li><\/ul><p>Nursing and midwifery practice require both physical and mental performance at a consistent and sustained level to meet individual needs over time. Nursing and midwifery students need sufficient physical and mental endurance to perform multiple tasks in an assigned period to provide safe and effective care. Students require the capacity to maintain consistency and quality of performance throughout the designated period of duty; and the ability to perform repetitive activities with a level of concentration to ensure focus on the activity until it is completed appropriately.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": [{"vtacCode":2100212071,"feeTypeCode":"CSP"}], "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Nursing\/Bachelor of Midwifery, students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.<\/b><\/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\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab3\" id=\"tab3trigger\" >Year 3<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab4\" id=\"tab4trigger\" >Year 4<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab3\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 3 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab4\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab4trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 4 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>45 credit points<\/b> from Capstone<\/li> <li><b>75 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ANP1001\" target=\"_blank\">ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1<\/a><\/td> <td> ANP1001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ANP1002\" target=\"_blank\">ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2<\/a><\/td> <td> ANP1002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MID1002\" target=\"_blank\">FOUNDATIONS OF PREGNANCY CARE<\/a><\/td> <td> MID1002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MID1001\" target=\"_blank\">MIDWIFERY, NURSING AND HEALTH CARE CONTEXTS<\/a><\/td> <td> MID1001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NRS101D\" target=\"_blank\">PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING ONE<\/a><\/td> <td> NRS101D<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NSG1004\" target=\"_blank\">PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN NURSING<\/a><\/td> <td> NSG1004<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NRS102D\" target=\"_blank\">PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING TWO<\/a><\/td> <td> NRS102D<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NSG1005\" target=\"_blank\">FIRST NATIONS HEALTH<\/a><\/td> <td> NSG1005<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NSG2005\" target=\"_blank\">PRIMARY HEALTHCARE IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY<\/a><\/td> <td> NSG2005<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MID2003\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO LABOUR, BIRTH AND POSTNATAL CARE<\/a><\/td> <td> MID2003<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MID2004\" target=\"_blank\">MIDWIFERY CARE OF THE POSTNATAL WOMAN, NEWBORN AND FAMILY<\/a><\/td> <td> MID2004<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NRS201D\" target=\"_blank\">PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING THREE<\/a><\/td> <td> NRS201D<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MID3004\" target=\"_blank\">CONTINUITY OF MIDWIFERY CARE<\/a><\/td> <td> MID3004<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NSG2FVP\" target=\"_blank\">FAMILY VIOLENCE BEST PRACTICE RESPONSE FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS<\/a><\/td> <td> NSG2FVP<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NSG3004\" target=\"_blank\">LEADERSHIP AND CLINICAL GOVERNANCE IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY<\/a><\/td> <td> NSG3004<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NSG2006\" target=\"_blank\">MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN NURSING<\/a><\/td> <td> NSG2006<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MID3005\" target=\"_blank\">COMMON COMPLEXITIES ACROSS THE PERINATAL PERIOD<\/a><\/td> <td> MID3005<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NRS202D\" target=\"_blank\">PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING FOUR<\/a><\/td> <td> NRS202D<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NRS303D\" target=\"_blank\">APPLIED EVIDENCED BASED CARE IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY<\/a><\/td> <td> NRS303D<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MID3006\" target=\"_blank\">COMPLEX AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN MATERNITY CARE<\/a><\/td> <td> MID3006<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NRS301D\" target=\"_blank\">PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING FIVE<\/a><\/td> <td> NRS301D<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-6\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Capstone subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-6\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MID3007\" target=\"_blank\">TRANSITION TO MIDWIFERY PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> MID3007<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/NRS302D\" target=\"_blank\">PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING SIX<\/a><\/td> <td> NRS302D<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><br \/>During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the Office of the Provost Placements and WBL Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HB006B\" target='_blank'>Bendigo<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Exhibit inclusive and responsive professional midwifery and nursing practice that respects individuals from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity to culture, values and beliefs.<\/li><li>Demonstrate safe midwifery and nursing practice that is professional, accountable, ethical and legal, underpinned by a sound knowledge base as identified in the NMBA standards, codes and guidelines for practice in various health settings.<\/li><li>Critically review and analyse professional midwifery and nursing practice and other information to synthesise knowledge to advance the professions both individually and as a community.<\/li><li>Employ evidence-based frameworks to inform systematic and comprehensive women and person-centred health and wellbeing assessment in partnership with women and people across a variety of health care settings.<\/li><li>Promote the role of the midwife, the midwifery profession and continuity of midwifery care to improve perinatal outcomes for women and families.<\/li><li>Provide holistic midwifery care in collaboration with the woman and inter- and intra-professional health care team, in order to optimise health and wellbeing of women and babies.<\/li><li>Demonstrate therapeutic communication strategies in professional relationships with women, individuals, families and colleagues.<\/li><li>Demonstrate the ability to pursue ongoing professional learning and development for self and others through feedback, reflection, and action.<\/li><li>Appraise and monitor the health and wellbeing of self and others to revise and continuously improve practice.<\/li><li>Employ assessment data and evidence to develop, document and modify evidence-based care plans in partnership with women and individuals across a variety of health care settings.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>Graduates may take up positions in midwifery, nursing or a combination of both, including positions in the surgical, medical, paediatric, perioperative, emergency, rehabilitation, aged care, special care nursery or community fields. <\/p><p>As a registered nurse and midwife, you can pursue career opportunities in a range of settings, including: <\/p><ul><li>hospitals, clinics, birth centres and various maternity settings <\/li><li>as a private midwife <\/li><li>schools and universities <\/li><li>community health centres <\/li><li>government agencies and private industry<\/li><li>research settings.<\/li><\/ul>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>The Bachelor of Nursing\/Bachelor of Midwifery is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing\/Bachelor of Midwifery may be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p>", "fees": { "overview": "$5,937 <span class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don\u2019t have to pay it back.\">(CSP)<\/span> per 120 credit points. <br>Indicative annual fee is based on the expected full-time study plan for students in their first year of the course. Fees may be lower in later years of the course.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "$5,937 (CSP) per 120 credit points. <br>Indicative annual fee is based on the expected full-time study plan for students in their first year of the course. Fees may be lower in later years of the course.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "<h4>Clinical placements (accommodation and travel costs)<\/h4><p><p><span>Clinical placements may incur accommodation, meals and travel costs and these will vary depending on the placement venue (occasionally interstate) and duration. Payment of these costs are the students responsibility.<\/span><\/p><\/p><h4>First aid\/CPR certificate<\/h4><p><p><span>Applicants will be required to hold a First Aid and\/or CPR certification. The CPR component must be renewed annually. Students will need to arrange their own First Aid\/CPR certificate. Information, costs and registration for training is available through La Trobe University&#39;s preferred provider at <a title=\"First Aid Training\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/emergency\/planning\/first-aid\" rel=\"nofollow\">First Aid Training<\/a>. <br \/>Applicants may choose to arrange First Aid\/CPR training with another registered provider.<\/span><\/p><\/p><h4>Immunisations<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form.<br \/><br \/>Depending on a students immunisation history, the overall costs for vaccination may be up to AUD$1030. Students are responsible for all costs incurred. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students will be required to complete a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check. For information please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.service.vic.gov.au\/services\/national-disability-insurance-scheme\" rel=\"nofollow\">Services Victoria<\/a> website. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>Police record check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Police Check which is renewed annually. Students will have access to a reduced fee when applying via a La Trobe University provider. For more information on what a police check entails, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.vic.gov.au\/homepage\" rel=\"nofollow\">Victoria Police<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p><h4>Uniform and badge<\/h4><p><p>Students should allow approximately AUD$450 for a uniform, name badge and equipment. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; however La Trobe University branded uniform must be purchased from a university approved vendor. These items remain the student's personal property.<\/p><\/p><h4>Working with Children Check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). There is no cost for a volunteer WWCC. For more information and costs refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au\" rel=\"nofollow\">Working with Children Check Victoria<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p>", "eligibleForCspLoan": true, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": { "name": "Bachelor of Nursing\/Bachelor of Midwifery", "url": "https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/data\/atar-downloads\/2022\/bachelor-of-nursing-bachelor-of-midwifery-bendigo.pdf", "size": "136.8 KB" } }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au\/", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "#contact-us", "text": "Contact us" }, "overwriteHeadline": "<h2>Provide woman-centred care from pregnancy to postnatal<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"color: black;\">Applications open in August<\/h3>\r\n<ul><li>Gain an understanding of the pregnancy journey, professional standards and models of care, including woman-centred care and the continuity of care model unique to midwifery.<\/li><li>Play an active role as the primary attendant in childbirth, including care in the first stages of labour and postnatal examination.<\/li><li>Learn hands-on from leading clinicians in our state-of-the-art simulation labs and 1,600 hours of nursing and midwifery clinical placements.<\/li><li>Graduate ready to apply to become a registered midwife (RM) and registered nurse (RN).<\/li><\/ul>\r\n", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications open in August<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion.<\/p>", "contactCallBtn": { "show": true, "link": "tel:1300135045", "text": "Call 1300 135 045" }, "contactConsultBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "contactChatBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https://www.latrobe.edu.au/contact/chat", "text": "Live chat" }, "contactAskBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https://www.latrobe.edu.au/contact/question", "text": "Ask a question" }, "howToApplyVtacStatusText": "Apply now", "howToApplyUacStatusText": "Find out how" }, "atarPeriod": "based on the January 2026 ATAR profile", "feeAdditionalDescription": "" } }