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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Billabongs Not Silos & Djaa Djuwima: Beyond Symbolism
Thursday 18 June 05:00pm
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The Holsworth Oration: Professor Michael Kingsley
Thursday 25 June 04:30pm
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La Trobe Rural Health School Conference 2026
Wednesday 01 July 05:00pm
News
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Strength training study shows smarter exercise delivers the best results
New La Trobe research reveals how smarter strength training delivers the best results, helping people build strength efficiently, reduce injury risk and support healthy ageing
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Albury–Wodonga students celebrated
La Trobe Rural Health School students have been recognised for their achievements at the Albury–Wodonga Prizes Ceremony.
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Study flags safety risks in cardiac rehab exercise
New research warns common cardiac rehab fitness tests may misjudge safe exercise levels, highlighting the need for more accurate assessment in regional communities.
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