Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
La Trobe University
About
Make a difference to people's lives from the moment they're born.
La Trobe's Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery helps you become a highly employable and valued healthcare professional.
You'll gain the practical and theoretical skills needed to be a confident, respected and capable midwife and nurse.
In first year, you'll learn the fundamentals of nursing and midwifery, with subjects including human biosciences and public health, as well as specific midwifery and nursing subjects.
In the following years, you'll study Indigenous and intercultural health midwifery care across antenatal intrapartum and postnatal periods acute nursing and mental health and illness.
You'll also practice nursing and midwifery in emergency and time-critical settings.
This four-year double degree gives you over 1,800 hours of placements in a clinical setting.
These rotations give you first-hand experience of what it's really like to work as a midwife and nurse, so you'll graduate career ready.
Reasons to study nursing and midwifery at La Trobe:
We're ranked in the top 100 worldwide for nursing subjects * Our research in nursing is ranked 'well-above world standard' ** We offer international clinical opportunities in Sweden, Denmark and Nepal Melbourne students can undertake placements in leading Victorian hospitals including:
The Alfred The Austin Royal Melbourne The Northern Mercy Hospital for Women and The Women's.
Regional students will undertake placements at a selection of our 100+ health industry partners.
These include Albury Wodonga Health Bendigo Health Goulburn Valley Health Mildura Hospital and a selection of specialist high acuity settings.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
* QS rankings by subject 2018 ** Excellence in Research Australia 2015
Structure
First year
| Semester | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Subject code | ABS0WOM * | Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education |
| Subject code | LTU0AIM** | Academic Integrity Module |
| Subject code | HBS1HBA | Human Biosciences A |
| Subject code | HLT1IPP | Introduction to Professional Practice |
| Subject code | PHE1IDH | Individual Determinants of Health |
| Subject code | NSG1ITN | Introduction to Nursing |
| Subject code | MID1FPC | Foundations in Pregnancy Care |
| Subject code | HBS1HBB | Human Biosciences B |
| Subject code | HLT1RAE | Research and Evidence in Practice |
| Subject code | PHE1SDH | Social Determinants of Health |
| Subject code | NSG1NMA | Nursing Management and Assessment |
| Subject code | Option to exit with a Diploma in Health (HDH) |
Second year
| Semester | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Subject code | NSG2ANA | Nursing Patients with Acute Illness A |
| Subject code | MID2CLB | Midwifery Care in Labour and Birth |
| Subject code | NSG2HPA | Nursing Health Priorities A |
| Subject code | NSG2ANB | Nursing Patients with Acute Illness B |
| Subject code | NSG2HPB | Nursing: Health Priorities B |
| Subject code | MID2PCN | Postnatal Care of the New Family |
Third year
| Semester | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Subject code | NSG2FNH | First Nations Health |
| Subject code | NSG3MHI | Nursing: Mental Health & Illness |
| Subject code | MID3NCN | Care of the Neonate with Complex Needs |
| Subject code | NSG2PHN | Primary Health Care Nursing |
| Subject code | NSG2NMR | Nursing & Midwifery Research |
| Subject code | MID3CCM | Common Complexities in Maternity Care |
| Subject code | NSG3NCI | Nursing Patients with Chronic Illness |
Fourth year
| Semester | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Subject code | NSG3RDM | Recognising and Responding to the Deteriorating Patient |
| Subject code | MID4AEM | Acute and Emergency Maternity Care |
| Subject code | NSG3NMP | Nursing and Midwifery: Consolidating Reflective Clinical Practice |
| Subject code | MID4CNM | Complex Needs in Maternity Care |
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.
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/Bachelor of Midwifery [196.0 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.
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.
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)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
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)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
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)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
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.
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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