Course Overview

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The University at a Glance

Student Population: 37,480
Staff Ratio: 18.0:1
International: 24.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 72.0%; of graduates employed

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$4,908; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Prerequisites and Anatomy and Physiology Studies Diploma or Bachelor Degree: with studies in Health, Behavioural science or Biological science. Anatomy and Physiology Studies: Applicants who do not hold an award in the discipline areas above will be required to submit evidence of completed studies in Anatomy & Physiology with their application. La Trobe Unversity conducts a short course in Anatomy and Physiology which will meet this requirement - other similar courses would also be appropriate. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Recent Year 12 graduates VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Prerequisites and Anatomy and Physiology Studies Diploma or Bachelor Degree: with studies in Health, Behavioural science or Biological science. Anatomy and Physiology Studies: Applicants who do not hold an award in the discipline areas above will be required to submit evidence of completed studies in Anatomy & Physiology with their application. La Trobe Unversity conducts a short course in Anatomy and Physiology which will meet this requirement - other similar courses would also be appropriate. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information. Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2016) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . English language proficiency All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency either by providing a written declaration that English is their primary language or evidence that they have achieved the minimum English language test results as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. Prerequisites and Anatomy and Physiology Studies Diploma or Bachelor Degree: with studies in Health, Behavioural science or Biological science. Anatomy and Physiology Studies: Applicants who do not hold an award in the discipline areas above will be required to submit evidence of completed studies in Anatomy & Physiology with their application. La Trobe Unversity conducts a short course in Anatomy and Physiology which will meet this requirement - other similar courses would also be appropriate. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information. Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2016) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Prerequisites and Anatomy and Physiology Studies Diploma or Bachelor Degree: with studies in Health, Behavioural science or Biological science. Anatomy and Physiology Studies: Applicants who do not hold an award in the discipline areas above will be required to submit evidence of completed studies in Anatomy & Physiology with their application. La Trobe Unversity conducts a short course in Anatomy and Physiology which will meet this requirement - other similar courses would also be appropriate. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information. Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2016) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Prerequisites and Anatomy and Physiology Studies Diploma or Bachelor Degree: with studies in Health, Behavioural science or Biological science. Anatomy and Physiology Studies: Applicants who do not hold an award in the discipline areas above will be required to submit evidence of completed studies in Anatomy & Physiology with their application. La Trobe Unversity conducts a short course in Anatomy and Physiology which will meet this requirement - other similar courses would also be appropriate. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website | Non-Year 12 prerequisites Diploma or Bachelor degree: with studies in Health, Behavioural science or Biological science. | Current Year 12 graduates Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First Aid/CPR Certification First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Recent Year 12 graduates Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First Aid/CPR Certification First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Applicants with Higher Education study Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First Aid/CPR Certification First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Applicants with VET study Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First Aid/CPR Certification First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Applicants with work and life experience Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First Aid/CPR Certification First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 37,480; Total students
Staff Ratio: 18:1; Students per staff
International Students: 24%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.8/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

University Stats

Total Students37,480

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students24%

Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 72%; Employed after graduation

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$4,908; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)See fee page →

Tuition (Home)A$4,908per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

Bachelor of Nursing

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