La Trobe University
2 years full-time
Transform your career into nursing in just two years. This Master's program welcomes Bachelor's degree graduates from any discipline and combines rigorous clinical theory with 800 hours of hands-on placement experience, preparing you to become a registered nurse in Australia's healthcare system.
Applicants must hold a completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline. Some students require completion of bridging programs: Stream 1 (Physiology and Anatomy) for non-cognate degrees, and Stream 2 (Sociocultural Concepts in Health Care) for all international students. Core Participation Requirements include demonstrated behavioural stability, effective communication skills in English, adequate sensory and motor abilities, and capacity for sustained physical and mental performance in clinical environments.
The 240-credit-point program spans two years with core subjects including Contemporary Studies in Legal and Ethical Practice, First Nations Peoples Health and Healing, Professional Nursing Identity and Leading Practice, Preparation for Nursing Practice modules covering acute care, mental health and recovery, and five Professional Experience Placements totaling 800 hours. Students engage with biosciences, psychology, public health, pharmacology, and specialist nursing discipline knowledge. Clinical practice covers primary care, acute care, chronic illness, Indigenous health, mental health, rehabilitation, community care, and emergency care. Nursing simulation labs provide practical skill development across all campuses.
La Trobe University's Master of Nursing Practice is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and prepares graduates for endorsement with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The program leverages the La Trobe Rural Health School's leading clinicians and academics, offering placements across metropolitan, regional, and rural settings. With campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, and Mildura, students can study closer to home while gaining diverse clinical experience.
Graduates qualify as registered nurses (RN) eligible for employment across diverse healthcare settings including acute care hospitals, subacute facilities, primary health clinics, community health services, aged care facilities, hospices, schools, universities, government agencies, and private industry. Career pathways span paediatrics to geriatric care, with opportunities in clinical practice, leadership roles, and specialized nursing fields. Professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia opens doors to nursing positions nationwide.
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