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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration)

Course code: #HBN

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $39,600 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    020935J

Highlights
Work Based Learning (WBL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 23-February-2024 2024-02-23
Winter-July 21-July-2024 2024-07-21
Fall-February 23-February-2025 2025-02-23
Winter-July 21-July-2025 2025-07-21

Overview

Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration)

Turn your concern for others into a rewarding career and change lives when you become a Registered Nurse. 

As a La Trobe student, you'll gain the skills and confidence to care for people of all ages, making ethical, clinical decisions with compassion.

In each year of your course, you'll learn real-world experience in hospital and healthcare settings, so you'll graduate with practical skills in time management, team leadership and caseload coordination.

In this course, you'll:

  • Develop a comprehensive foundation in nursing, including long-term chronic illness care, Indigenous health, biosciences, emergency healthcare and mental health care.
  • Gain hands-on experience from your first year of study.
  • Learn in La Trobe's on-campus clinical learning units.
  • Have the opportunity for clinical opportunities in global locations, including Sweden, Denmark, Scotland, Canada and Singapore.
  • Participate in hands-on learning at leading local hospitals, including The Alfred, The Austin and The Women's, or over 100+ health industry partners in regional areas.

Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)

During this course, you will participate in 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. 

Work-integrated learning opportunities

Industry-informed curriculum, Interprofessional learning, Professional simulations.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$50,100

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,500
Tuition 1 person $39,600

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system/s
  • Syllabus of previously-studied subjects if seeking advanced standing

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

98
24
listening
27
writing
23
speaking
24
reading

PTE

65
65
listening
65
writing
65
speaking
65
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

IELTS, TOEFL and PTE are the only English Proficiency tests accepted for entry into this course.

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).

English for Further Studies Entry requirements

English LevelIELTSTOEFL (iBT)Pearson'sExit to
EFS 34.5 (minimum writing score 4.5)3430-
EFS 45.0 (minimum writing score 5.0)4036Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT
EFS 55.5 (minimum writing score 5.5)5542Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology
EFS 66.0 (minimum writing score 6.0)7550Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications

Academic background and requirement

To enter La Trobe undergraduate programs, at a minimum, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a particular grade. 

Subject Prerequisites:

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

 

China:

China National College Entrance Examination (GAOKAO): 65%

China Senior Middle School 3 (Gao San): Not accepted. Completion of GAOKAO (or equivalent) is required.

 

India:

All Indian Secondary School Certificate: 75%

India State Boards: 75%

 

Foundation Study: 

In your Foundation Studies program, you’ll study four subjects in each of your two trimesters. 

You’ll also undertake independent learning to develop learning and research skills to prepare you for university.

Career opportunities

  • Surgical Nurse
  • Medical Nurse
  • Paediatric Nurse
  • Perioperative Nurse
  • Emergency Nurse
  • Rehabilitation Nurse
  • Aged Care Nurse
  • Special Care Nursery Nurse

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