Deakin University
4 years full-time
Become a registered nurse and midwife at Australia's #14 nursing university. This 4-year degree combines theory with extensive clinical placements from year one, preparing you for a rewarding global healthcare career with over 94% graduate employment.
Current or recent Year 12 students need a minimum ATAR of 50 and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL. Higher education applicants must have completed at least two bachelor-level units. VET applicants need a Certificate IV or higher in a related discipline, or a diploma in any discipline. English language proficiency is required (IELTS 7.0 overall, OET 350+ in Listening/Writing and 360+ in Reading/Speaking, or PTE 63+). Police Record Check, Working with Children Check, and immunisation status declaration are mandatory before placements.
The course comprises 32 credit points including core nursing and midwifery units. Nursing curriculum covers anatomy and physiology, evidence-informed practice, quality and safety, child and young person care, health assessment, acute illness management, primary health care, mental health, chronic conditions, aged care, and professional practice. Midwifery curriculum includes pregnancy care, labour and birth, postnatal care, neonatal care, complex midwifery, and emergency midwifery. Students also study Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' history, culture and health. Clinical placements total 41 weeks across hospitals, community health centres, and midwifery settings in metropolitan, rural and regional areas.
Deakin University is ranked #14 globally for nursing and is the #1 Victorian university for course satisfaction. The course is developed in consultation with healthcare partners and accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Students gain extensive real-world clinical experience from year one under supervision of registered professionals, with access to diverse healthcare settings. Deakin's graduates achieve over 94% employment rates and are highly sought after by industry for their critical thinking, problem-solving, communication skills and ability to provide evidence-based, person-centred care.
Graduates are eligible to register as Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, opening global career opportunities. Registered nurses and midwives work in hospitals, aged care facilities, hospices, clinics, schools, universities, government agencies, private industries and community settings. The profession offers diverse specialty practice areas and pathways to postgraduate study including master's degrees and PhDs. With nursing and midwifery roles projected to grow more than 13% by 2029, graduates have strong employment prospects and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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