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We’re ranked in the world’s top 100 for nursing.
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Our research in nursing is top-rated nationally and ranks 'well above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Learn in Victoria’s leading hospitals through our on-site clinical schools and work placements.
Find out more about our health placements
ATAR and location:Melbourne: N/AAlbury-Wodonga: N/ABendigo: N/AMildura: N/AShepparton: N/A
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time2 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: N/AAlbury-Wodonga: N/ABendigo: N/AMildura: N/AShepparton: N/A
Start dates: 30 January 202330 January 2023
Duration: 2 years full-time2 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 71.1Albury-Wodonga: 55.2Bendigo: 55.7Mildura: 56.4Shepparton: 59.8
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 3 years full-time3 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 85.95Bendigo: 66.15
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 74.8
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 4 years full-time4 years full-time
Learn the key ideas about how the human body works, and how its functions are related to its structure.
La Trobe University is offering workshops on Comprehensive Health Assessment of the older person for all nurses from all sectors, who provide care to older people.
This short course is targeted at midwives and maternal and child health nurses and who would like to gain increased understanding of research and evidence.
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Anytime (2023), preferably aligned with Semester intakeAnytime (2023), preferably aligned with Semester intake
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Anytime (2023)Anytime (2023)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
The First Nations Perinatal Health short course is designed for midwives and maternal and child health nurses working with First Nations families during the perinatal period and wanting to provide culturally safe care.
This course unveils the complexities of wound care management and steps you through fundamental knowledge and best evidence decision making for health professionals working in a variety of settings including primary care, community care, acute care and specialised wound care services.
Location: Online
Start dates: Term 2 (February), Term 3 (April), Term 4 (July), Term 5 (September)Term 2 (February), Term 3 (April), Term 4 (July), Term 5 (September)
Duration: 0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent0.5 years full-time
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Online
Start dates: Term 2 (February), Term 3 (April), Term 4 (July), Term 5 (September)Term 2 (February), Term 3 (April), Term 4 (July), Term 5 (September)
Duration: 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent1.5 years full-time
Location: Online
Start dates: Term 2 (February), Term 3 (April), Term 4 (July), Term 5 (September)Term 2 (February), Term 3 (April), Term 4 (July), Term 5 (September)
Duration: 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent1.5 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Online
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Online
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 2 years part-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Anytime (2023)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Anytime (2023)Anytime (2023)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
This program is for Registered Nurses who wish to become independent Nurse Immunisers in Victoria.
La Trobe University's School of Nursing and Midwifery are pleased to offer the Nurse Immuniser Update workshop. This program is suitable for registered Nurses working in general practice or community health who wish to update their knowledge in the area of immunisation.
This course comprehensively covers the key components of pain management for optimal patient outcomes.
Perioperative Nurse Surgical Assistant B (PNSA) S2
Meet the requirements for Division One registration, allowing re-entry to nursing within the Australian health care context
The skills you build when you study nursing prepare you for a range of careers, including:
Potential employers of nursing graduates include:
After Year 12, I wanted to start my career in nursing because of the opportunities in the long term. Eventually I'd like to specialise in critical and emergency care. Then I'd like to volunteer, maybe in Africa or somewhere where they don't have a reliable health system like we do here.
Om Guragai
Bachelor of Nursing student,
La Trobe University, Albury-Wodonga
