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, 2024, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024: 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 03 August 10:00am
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Open Day – Shepparton Campus
Sunday 10 August 09:00am
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Open Day – Mildura Campus
Wednesday 13 August 03:00pm
News
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The experiences of siblings when a child is critically ill
New research explores the impact of paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admissions on siblings.
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Championing best-practice birthing care for First Nations women
After working as a research assistant on the Baggarrook Yurrongi, Nurragh Manma Buliana project, Dr Res McCalman was inspired to pursue a PhD.
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Welcome Professor Marie Gerdtz
We’re pleased to welcome Professor Marie Gerdtz, our new Dean of La Trobe’s School of Nursing and Midwifery.
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