Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science
La Trobe University
About
Combine your health interests and broaden your career opportunities.
La Trobe's Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science prepares you for a range of career pathways in general nursing, psychology or specialised mental health nursing practice.
Study clinical nursing subjects and practise nursing care for people of all ages, including those with long-term illnesses and mental health conditions or emergency needs.
Gain a foundational understanding of cognitive, developmental, social, abnormal, clinical and health psychology.
Learn to carry out, analyse and interpret research studies and develop your skills in psychological assessment and intervention techniques.
Reasons to study nursing and psychological science at La Trobe:
We're ranked in top 100 worldwide for nursing subjects.* We're rated 'above world standard' for psychology research and 'well above world standard' for nursing research.** Undertake nursing placements with our Clinical Schools in leading Victorian hospitals including The Alfred, The Austin, Royal Melbourne and The Northern.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
* QS World University Ranking by Subject 2018 ** Excellence in Research for Australia Report 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 | PSY1HPM | History, Philosophy and Methodology of Psychological Science |
| Subject code | PSY1EFP | Experimental Foundations of Psychological Science |
| Subject code | NSG1ITN | Introduction to Nursing |
| Subject code | HBS1HBB | Human Biosciences B |
| Subject code | PSY1CFP | Clinical Foundations of Psychological Science |
| Subject code | STA1PSY | Statistics for Psychology |
| Subject code | NSG1NMA | Nursing Management and Assessment |
Second year
| Semester | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Subject code | PSY2PRM | Psychological Research Methods |
| Subject code | PSY2COG | Cognition |
| Subject code | NSG2HPA | Nursing: Health Priorities A |
| Subject code | NSG2ANA | Nursing Patients with Acute Illness A |
| Subject code | PSY2ACH | Abnormal, Clinical and Health Psychology |
| Subject code | PSY2SOC | Social Psychology |
| Subject code | PSY2DEV | Developmental Psychology |
| Subject code | NSG2PHN | Primary Healthcare Nursing |
Third year
| Semester | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Subject code | PSY3RPA | Research Project in Psychology A |
| Subject code | PSY3PAS | Psychological Assessment |
| Subject code | NSG2FNH | First Nations Health |
| Subject code | HLT1IPP | Introduction to Professional Practice |
| Subject code | PSY3RPB | Research Project in Psychology B |
| Subject code | PSY3PIN | Psychological Interventions |
| Subject code | NSG2HPB | Nursing: Health Priorities B |
| Subject code | NSG2ANB | Nursing Patients with Acute Illness B |
Fourth year
| Semester | Subject title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Subject code | NSG3RDP | Recognising and Responding to the Deteriorating Patient |
| Subject code | NSG3MHI | Nursing: Mental Health and Illness |
| Subject code | NSG3NRC | Nursing Reflection and Consolidation |
| Subject code | NSG3NCI | Nursing Patients with Chronic Illness |
| Subject code | NSG3EPN | Engagement in Professional Nursing |
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
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 Psychological Science [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. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
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.
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. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
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.
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. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
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.
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. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
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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