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 – Melbourne Campus
Sunday 02 August 10:00am
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Open Day – Shepparton Campus
Sunday 09 August 09:00am
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Open Day – Mildura Campus
Wednesday 12 August 03:00pm
News
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Culturally tailored care lifts healthy birth rates
More First Nations babies being born healthy, new research shows.
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La Trobe researchers secure VicHealth funding
Two La Trobe University researchers have secured almost half a million dollars in Victorian Government funding through VicHealth Impact Research grants.
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Autistic children and their parents in ED
New research explores the lived experience of Autistic children and their parents attending emergency departments in Australia.
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