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)
Top 30 worldwide for health and wellbeing
We’re ranked in the world’s top 30 universities 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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La Trobe Rural Health Jobs Expo 2026
Wednesday 11 March 10:30am
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Healthy Ageing in Asia-Pacific
Monday 23 March 03:30pm
News
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New leadership advancing rural health
We’re pleased to announce Dr Kylie McIntyre as the new Deputy Director of the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research.
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Spotlight on: Dr Freda Haylett
This International Women’s Day, Dr Freda Haylett’s work highlights why investing in early prevention, and valuing care and education, is essential to addressing gender inequality.
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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Associate Professor Donna Whelan
This International Women’s Day, discover how Associate Professor Donna Whelan is redefining STEM leadership, advancing biomedical science, championing equity and showing that diversity drives better science.
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