Overview

This Diploma of Nursing qualification through Chisholm Institute TAFE is based on best practice in health care.

Key facts

The course will prepare you for employment as an enrolled nurse, working under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will learn to deliver nursing care for people across the health sector, gaining relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of life identified in the units you will study.

Successful completion of the Diploma of Nursing course will mean you are eligible to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, in accordance with the Australian Health Practitioner regulation Agency (AHPRA) for registration as an enrolled nurse.

The Diploma of Nursing combines face-to-face classes with mandatory clinical placement components. The face-to-face classes are the theoretical part of the course, where you will learn through a combination of on-campus learning and simulation activities in a nursing skills laboratory.

We are required to verify how you will meet the English Language Requirements at the time you apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).. If you identify as requiring an English test at registration, you must provide evidence of meeting that requirement prior to enrolment.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Analyse and respond to client health information

Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy

Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions

Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes

Confirm physical health status

Provide Advanced First Aid

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Nursing View 77 other Bachelors in Nursing in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 112257K
• Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 12 or equivalent.

• Be 18 years or over.

• Obtain a clear National Police check.

• Obtain a Working with Children Check.

Provide evidence prior to enrolment:

• If English is your primary spoken language or

• Provide results of an approved English language test(e.g. IELTS (academic) with minimum overall score of 7, and minimum score of 7 in listening, reading and speaking and a minimum score of 6.5 in writing or PTE (academic) achieving a minimum score of 66 overall and a minimum score of 66 in listening, reading and speaking and a minimum score of 62 in writing.

• The above test results will be accepted from one sitting only. Test results will also be accepted from a maximum of 2 sittings in twelve (12) months with additional requirements*.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

36014 AUD / year

≈ 36014 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

19470 AUD / year

≈ 19470 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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