School of Nursing and Midwifery
We have a proud history as one of the early pioneers in nursing and midwifery education in Australia.
We are educating the next generation of nurses and midwives to be professional, caring and competent.
Top Rated
Our research in nursing is top-rated nationally and ranks 'well above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
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
Top 30 for nursing
We’re ranked in the world’s top 30 for nursing.
ShanghaiRanking, 2025, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025: Nursing
Master of Nursing
Study at a top 50 globally ranked nursing school as you tailor your masters-level nursing studies to your career aspirations.
Study with us
Events
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Open Day – Bendigo Campus
Sunday 23 August 09:00am
News
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Culturally responsive health research and practice
Professor Melissa Bloomer is helping shape person-centred and culturally responsive healthcare research and practice.
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Welcome Molly Kennedy
Molly Kennedy has been appointed as Senior Lecturer, Nursing – First Nations Health.
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La Trobe backs National Nursing Workforce Strategy
La Trobe welcomes release of National Nursing Workforce Strategy.
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