Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
La Trobe University
CRICOS provider number: 00115M TEQSA provider ID: PRV12132
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Our Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery will give you the skills and confidence to advocate and care for mothers and babies in all clinical situations.
Learn from leading clinicians and academics and gain hands-on experience in our simulation labs. Move into real-world environments in your first year, reaping the benefits of our long-standing partnerships with top-tier maternity providers like Mercy Health, The Royal Women's Hospital and Bendigo Health.
Gain a rich understanding of the pregnancy journey, professional standards and models of care, including woman-centred care and the continuity of care model unique to midwifery. Play an active role as the primary attendant in childbirth, including care in the first stages of labour and postnatal examination. Prepare to step into employment once you graduate after 1,600 hours of nursing and midwifery clinical placements with our partners. Graduate ready to apply to become a registered midwife (RM) and a registered nurse (RN).
Areas of study
Nursing, midwifery.
Career opportunities
Positions in midwifery, nursing or a combination of both including positions in the surgical, medical, paediatric, perioperative, emergency, rehabilitation, aged care, special care nursery or community fields.
Professional recognition
Accreditation, registration and/or membership details for this course can be found on the La Trobe website.
Practical experience
One or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills.
Fees and charges
Refer to La Trobe University course website for current fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
First aid/CPR certificate: First aid and/or CPR certification may be required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment.
Immunisation: Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation and other forms of personal protection (eg Fitting masks). Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment.
National Police Record Check: Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
Working with Children Check: Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check: Prior to commencing a placement, students will be required to complete a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check. For information please refer to the Services Victoria website. Further information will be provided post enrolment.
Core participation requirements: Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. 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
- make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you.
English language proficiency for Nursing and Midwifery: All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting a 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.
English language test selection: Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. This requirement is in addition to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's requirements above. Refer to La Trobe University’s language requirements for further information.
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Prerequisites
One of English Advanced (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Subject adjustments: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 courses will have their selection rank increased by one point per study:
- Band 2 in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Mathematics Standard 1, Mathematics Standard 2, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 2, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Physics or any language other than English.
All applicants
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website.
Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria, including location and equity adjustments.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the La Trobe University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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