Federation University Australia
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Become a Registered Nurse through Federation University's comprehensive 3-year program combining theoretical knowledge with 800 hours of supervised clinical placements. This course prepares you to work in diverse healthcare settings across Australia and internationally, with strong connections to hospitals and healthcare providers for employment opportunities.
Year 12 students require a study score of at least 25 in any English subject and an ATAR of 50.80 (lowest adjusted) or 60.00 (guaranteed). Non-Year 12 applicants need previous higher education studies at pass level or successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher. All applicants must meet English language requirements (IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 7.0 in listening, reading, speaking and 6.5 in writing). Essential requirements include current immunisation status, a valid Working with Children Check, and a National Police Record Check prior to clinical placements.
Year 1 covers foundational knowledge including anatomy and physiology, communication for health professions, professional and legal ethics, person-centred nursing practice, evidence-based practice, and primary health. Year 2 focuses on health promotion, pathophysiology and pharmacology, mental health nursing, cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and technical nursing skills. Year 3 emphasizes leadership for health practice, management of deteriorating patients, nursing people with chronic conditions, transitioning into practice, and application of evidence-based research. Throughout the program, students undertake 800 hours of supervised clinical placements across 100 days in acute medical and surgical settings, mental health facilities, aged care, and community care environments.
Federation University Australia has long-established partnerships with major healthcare organizations across Victoria including Monash Health, Grampians Health, St John of God Health Care, and Bass Coast Health, providing students with extensive placement and employment opportunities. The university is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), with accreditation valid through November 2030. The Global Professional School offers unique overseas placement opportunities, including the New Colombo Plan Mobility program, allowing students to gain international experience in 40 Indo-Pacific locations.
Graduates become Registered Nurses eligible to work anywhere in Australia through NMBA registration. Career pathways include hospital-based roles (emergency, critical care, surgical, paediatric nursing), community and primary health positions (community health nurse, school nurse, practice nurse), specialized nursing areas (mental health, aged care, oncology, palliative care), and advanced practice roles (diabetes educator, clinical audit nurse, health promotion officer). Many graduates progress into specialized areas such as midwifery or paramedicine, while others pursue leadership and management positions in healthcare settings.
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