La Trobe Rural Health School
Through education and research, we champion the health and wellbeing needs of rural communities.
We offer high-quality teaching and research programs to make rural health matter, locally, nationally and internationally.
Our goal is to graduate work ready health and human services professionals to promote equitable outcomes for rural populations.
We achieve this through the success of our graduates and the impact of our research outcomes, both of which make a relevant, sustainable difference in rural communities.
We are making rural health matter locally, nationally and internationally
Real work settings
Learn in Victoria’s leading hospitals through our on-site clinical schools and work placements.
Find out more about our health placements
High employability
89.9 per cent of our health services and support undergraduates found employment within four months of graduation.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, ComparED: Health Services & Support (Undergraduate)
Leaders in health and wellbeing
We're ranked in the top 50 worldwide for advancing healthier communities and supporting health equity.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2025 Impact Rankings 2025: good health and well-being
MAKE YOUR IMPACT
If you already have any Bachelor's degree – even if it's in another discipline – you can become a registered nurse (RN) in just two years with La Trobe's Master of Nursing Practice. Get clinical placement experience at leading regional and rural hospitals and healthcare providers. Graduate ready to make an impact from your first day.
OUR COURSES CREATE PROFESSIONALS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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Events
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Indigenous Excellence, Billabongs Not Silos
Thursday 06 November 05:00pm
News
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Reddit reveals the reality of drink spiking
New research from Dr Jessica Ison reveals the hidden impact of drink spiking through victim-survivor stories shared on Reddit.
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Singapore to Rural Victoria: A research journey
At La Trobe Rural Health School, we are nurturing international talent passionate about advancing health research that makes a difference.
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Nourishing Rural Communities: The 2025 JRC Oration
The John Richards Centre for Rural Research (JRC), part of La Trobe Rural Health School, hosted the 2025 JRC Oration on 8 October at the State Library of Victoria.
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