La Trobe Rural Health School
Through education and research, we champion the health and wellbeing needs of rural communities, while celebrating their unique strengths.
We graduate students from 13 health disciplines, preparing them to enter and strengthen the rural health workforce.
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 4th in Australia and 12th in the world for advancing healthier communities and supporting health equity.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2024 Impact Rankings 2024: good health and well-being
Master of Nursing Practice
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.
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Events
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Indigenous Excellence, Billabongs not Silos
Thursday 19 June 05:00pm
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2025 La Trobe Rural Health School Conference
Thursday 10 July 09:00am
News
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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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Partners in Prevention of Sexual Violence
La Trobe University has marked a significant milestone in the fight against sexual violence with the launch of the Partners in Prevention of Sexual Violence project.
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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.
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