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 globally
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.
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News
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Growing up in Australia
Professor Amanda Cooklin has published a new paper presenting the unique design and data from Australia's largest, ongoing preeminent study of children and families.
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New resources to support aged care workforce
Researchers from La Trobe’s Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care have developed new education packages to support Australian personal care workers.
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La Trobe deepens Australia–India partnership
VC advances collaboration on skills, innovation and research.
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