
Overview
Your hands-on experience in this Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) degree at La Trobe University begins at our on-campus clinical simulation centres and extends to supervised experience in hospitals and healthcare agencies.
Alongside this clinical experience, you'll study transition to a Registered Nurse, acute nursing care and nursing research. These subjects enable you to support patients and lead care across the life span. You'll also take more specialised subjects like Mental Health Nursing, Recognising and Responding to the Deteriorating Patient and Nursing People with Chronic Illnesses.
Senior metropolitan students will undertake study at one of our clinical schools in leading Victorian hospitals like:
- The Alfred
- The Austin
- Royal Melbourne
- and The Northern.
La Trobe Regional School and Chisholm students will undertake their studies at a local site.
The final subjects in the curriculum aim to support your transition to Registered Nurse by promoting consolidation and reflection on your clinical practice and engagement in professional nursing. These subjects assist you manage time, lead teams, manage caseloads and make ethical clinical decisions with a compassionate and caring approach.
Career outcomes
Job prospects are excellent, with around 97% of our 2012 graduates finding placements in their preferred hospitals. You may also be eligible to work overseas.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- First Nations Health
- Nursing and Midwifery Research
- Nursing Patients with Acute Illness
- Nursing: Health Priorities
- Primary Healthcare Nursing
- Engagement in Professional Nursing
- Nursing Patients with Chronic Illness
- Nursing: Mental Health and Illness
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
La Trobe University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.
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Human Medicine Nursing Health Sciences View 78 other Bachelors in Nursing in AustraliaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 0100267
- IELTS of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0 (can be across 2 sittings in a 6-month period, but no score can be below 6.5 and overall score must be 7 in both sittings)
- Clinical placements may incur accommodation and travel costs, and these will vary depending on the placement venue.
- First aid/CPR certificate
- Immunisations
- Police record check
- Uniform and badge
- Working with Children Check
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
39600 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 39600 AUD per year during 24 months. -
National
4467 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4467 AUD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.