Course Overview

Bachelor of Nursing at La Trobe University in Bundoora, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

37,480

Staff Ratio

18.0:1

International

24.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

72.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£34,760

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

A$4,908

per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

Foundations of Bachelor of Nursing
Academic and Research Skills
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to Theory and Practice
Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

Intermediate Bachelor of Nursing topics
Applied Methods and Tools
Group Project
Two optional pathway modules
Career and Industry Insights.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Current Year 12 graduates Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First Aid/CPR Certification First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Recent Year 12 graduates Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First Aid/CPR Certification First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Applicants with Higher Education study Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First Aid/CPR Certification First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Applicants with VET study Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First Aid/CPR Certification First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. Applicants with work and life experience Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment. First Aid/CPR Certification First Aid and/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment. | Non-Year 12 prerequisites Diploma or Bachelor degree: with studies in Health, Behavioural science or Biological science. | Current Year 12 graduates VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Prerequisites and Anatomy and Physiology Studies Diploma or Bachelor Degree: with studies in Health, Behavioural science or Biological science. Anatomy and Physiology Studies: Applicants who do not hold an award in the discipline areas above will be required to submit evidence of completed studies in Anatomy & Physiology with their application. La Trobe Unversity conducts a short course in Anatomy and Physiology which will meet this requirement - other similar courses would also be appropriate. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Recent Year 12 graduates VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Prerequisites and Anatomy and Physiology Studies Diploma or Bachelor Degree: with studies in Health, Behavioural science or Biological science. Anatomy and Physiology Studies: Applicants who do not hold an award in the discipline areas above will be required to submit evidence of completed studies in Anatomy & Physiology with their application. La Trobe Unversity conducts a short course in Anatomy and Physiology which will meet this requirement - other similar courses would also be appropriate. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information. Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2016) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . English language proficiency 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. Prerequisites and Anatomy and Physiology Studies Diploma or Bachelor Degree: with studies in Health, Behavioural science or Biological science. Anatomy and Physiology Studies: Applicants who do not hold an award in the discipline areas above will be required to submit evidence of completed studies in Anatomy & Physiology with their application. La Trobe Unversity conducts a short course in Anatomy and Physiology which will meet this requirement - other similar courses would also be appropriate. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information. Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2016) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Prerequisites and Anatomy and Physiology Studies Diploma or Bachelor Degree: with studies in Health, Behavioural science or Biological science. Anatomy and Physiology Studies: Applicants who do not hold an award in the discipline areas above will be required to submit evidence of completed studies in Anatomy & Physiology with their application. La Trobe Unversity conducts a short course in Anatomy and Physiology which will meet this requirement - other similar courses would also be appropriate. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you: are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information. Personal Statement Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2016) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Prerequisites and Anatomy and Physiology Studies Diploma or Bachelor Degree: with studies in Health, Behavioural science or Biological science. Anatomy and Physiology Studies: Applicants who do not hold an award in the discipline areas above will be required to submit evidence of completed studies in Anatomy & Physiology with their application. La Trobe Unversity conducts a short course in Anatomy and Physiology which will meet this requirement - other similar courses would also be appropriate. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

37,480

Total students

Staff Ratio

18:1

Students per staff

International Students

24%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

7.8/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community

University Stats

Total Students37,480

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students24%

Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

72%

Employed after graduation