
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 100 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 100 for nursing.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2022, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022: Nursing

Preparing for practice
Our new Simulation Labs provide a fully immersive hospital experience, allowing students to put theory into practice.
Study with us
Events
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Opportunities and challenges of undertaking projects in workplaces
Wednesday 01 February 12:30pm
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Developing an effective sexual assault resistance program for young women
Thursday 02 February 05:00pm
News
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La Trobe researchers win funding to aid future discoveries
La Trobe researchers win funding to aid future discoveries
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Enhancing shared decision making
Deborah Pidd, a Doctor of Midwifery (Professional Doctorate) candidate, is passionate about improving the care of pregnant women who have previously experienced a traumatic birth
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Domestic violence and the Melbourne Cup
This Melbourne Cup, alcohol and sport collide. Forget the horses.