Department of Rural Health Sciences
We are making rural health matter in Nursing and Midwifery, and Mental Health.
Our teaching strategies are innovative and evidence based. Our courses provide students with theoretical knowledge, practical skills and industry experience; creating a skilled workforce pipeline to make a difference to rural communities.
Our Department is part of the La Trobe Rural Health School.
Top 50 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 50 for nursing.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2024, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024: Nursing
Largest rural health school in Australia
More than 90% of our students are from a rural origin, which translates to more health professionals living and working in rural and regional communities.
Rural health careers
We prepare our students for rural health careers by offering placements with more than 160 healthcare partners.
Diploma of Rural Health
Take your first step towards a rewarding career in health with La Trobe University's Diploma of Rural Health. Discover a supported pathway to one of our health degrees – or get the skills to step into entry-level roles. We've designed this Diploma so you could earn up to one year's worth of course credit (also called advanced standing) for the subjects you study.
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La Trobe celebrates Indigenous excellence with Billabongs Not Silos
La Trobe University is proud to announce the continuation of its Billabongs Not Silos initiative, a powerful platform designed to amplify Indigenous leadership, knowledge and excellence in both health and education.
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2025 La Trobe Rural Health School Conference
Join us for the 2025 La Trobe Rural Health School Conference on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 July, where we explore Innovating for Equity: Bridging Gaps in Rural Health Care.
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Student prizes awarded
More than 40 students from a range of disciplines received awards for their outstanding academic achievements.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more