Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration)
La Trobe University
About
As a nurse, you'll have a career for life.
La Trobe’s Bachelor of Nursing helps you transition seamlessly from university to a career in nursing.
You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills you need to succeed as a valued healthcare professional.
You’ll study long-term chronic illness care, Indigenous health, biosciences, emergency healthcare and mental health care.
In first year, your hands-on experience begins at our on-campus clinical learning units.
In all three years, you’ll practice in real-world hospital and healthcare settings.
As a La Trobe nursing student, you’ll learn how to care for people of all ages and make ethical, clinical decisions with a compassionate and caring approach.
You’ll also develop important professional skills such as time management, team leadership and caseload management.
Our supportive and experienced teaching staff operate an open-door policy to make sure you get the most out of your study.
La Trobe’s School of Nursing is Australia’s oldest and enjoys a reputation for excellence.
Reasons to study nursing at La Trobe:
We’re ranked in the top 100 worldwide for nursing subjects.* Our nursing research is ranked ‘well-above world standard’.** International clinical opportunities include full semester experiences in Sweden, Denmark, Scotland and Canada;
and short term programs in Nepal, Singapore and Cambodia.
You can study nursing at our metropolitan and any of our regional campuses.
Melbourne students can undertake placements in leading Victorian hospitals including The Alfred, The Austin, Royal Melbourne and The Northern.
Regional students undertake clinical placements at a selection of our 100+ industry partners including Albury Wodonga Health, Bendigo Health, Goulburn Valley Health and Mildura Base Hospital.
Regional students have the opportunity to apply for specialist placements such as remote health in the Northern Territory or paediatric nursing at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
*QS rankings by subject 2018 **Excellence in Research Australia, 2015 The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
Structure
First year (commencing Semester 1)
| Semester | Subject code | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching period | TE-SEM-1 | ABS0WOM * | Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education |
| Teaching period | TE-SEM-1 | LTU0AIM ** | Academic Integrity Module |
| Teaching period | TE-SEM-1 | HBS1HBA | Human Biosciences A |
| Teaching period | TE-SEM-1 | HLT1IPP | Introduction to Professional Practice |
| Teaching period | TE-SEM-1 | NSG1ITN | Introduction to Nursing |
| Teaching period | TE-SEM-1 | PHE1IDH | Individual Determinants of Health |
| Teaching period | TE-SEM-2 | HBS1HBB | Human Biosciences B |
| Teaching period | TE-SEM-2 | HLT1RAE | Research and Evidence in Practice |
| Teaching period | TE-SEM-2 | PHE1SDH | Social Determinants of Health |
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG1NMA | Nursing Management and Assessment |
| Teaching period | Option to exit with a Diploma in Health (HDH) |
First year (commencing 1 July, 2021 - Bundoora campus only)
Second year
| Semester | Subject code | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG2ANA | Nursing Patients with Acute Illness A |
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG2FNH | First Nations Health |
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG2HPA | Nursing: Health Priorities A |
| Teaching period | TE-SEM-1 | Elective | Students to select a first, second or third year level University elective subject to the value of 15 credit points. Any prerequisites must be met. Recommended subjects include NSG2HEL , NSG2TCD , NSG2EHP and NSG3CEL . |
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG2NMR | Nursing and Midwifery Research |
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG2PHN | Primary Health Care Nursing |
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG2HPB | Nursing: Health Priorities B |
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG2ANB | Nursing Patients with Acute Illness B |
Third year
| Semester | Subject code | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG3RDP | Recognising and Responding to the Deteriorating Patient |
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG3MHI | Nursing: Mental Health & Illness |
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG3EPN | Engagement in Professional Nursing |
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG3NCI | Nursing Patients with Chronic Illness |
| Teaching period | VARIOUS# | NSG3NRC | Nursing Reflection and Consolidation |
Entry requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last two years)
Prerequisite
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
ATAR (Compulsory)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes View the 2020 ATAR distribution report for the Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration) [195.9 KB].
English language requirements for Nursing courses (Compulsory)
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.
Personal Statement
Applicants who wish other information to be considered during the selection process can complete and submit a Personal Statement. This information may include work experience, reason for applying and anything else relevant to the course.
Work Recognition (Current year 12 students exempt)
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 20 in Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
HSC: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study: Performance Band 2 in Mathematics Standard 2; Mathematics; Mathematics Extension 1; Mathematics Extension 2; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Investigating Science; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE); any language other than English (Band 2). Overall, selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with higher education study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who wish other information to be considered during the selection process can complete and submit a Personal Statement. This information may include work experience, reason for applying and anything else relevant to the course.
Personal Statement
Applicants who wish other information to be considered during the selection process can complete and submit a Personal Statement. This information may include work experience, reason for applying and anything else relevant to the course.
Work Recognition
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
English language requirements for Nursing courses (Compulsory)
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.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who wish other information to be considered during the selection process can complete and submit a Personal Statement. This information may include work experience, reason for applying and anything else relevant to the course.
Personal Statement
Applicants who wish other information to be considered during the selection process can complete and submit a Personal Statement. This information may include work experience, reason for applying and anything else relevant to the course.
Work Recognition
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
English language requirements for Nursing courses (Compulsory)
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.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with work and life experience
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who wish other information to be considered during the selection process can complete and submit a Personal Statement. This information may include work experience, reason for applying and anything else relevant to the course.
Personal Statement
Applicants who wish other information to be considered during the selection process can complete and submit a Personal Statement. This information may include work experience, reason for applying and anything else relevant to the course.
Work Recognition
Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
English language requirements for Nursing courses (Compulsory)
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.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 20 in Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
HSC: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study: Performance Band 2 in Mathematics Standard 2; Mathematics; Mathematics Extension 1; Mathematics Extension 2; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Investigating Science; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE); any language other than English (Band 2). Overall, selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
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