Victoria University
3 years full time
Become a Division 1 Registered Nurse through Victoria University's comprehensive 3-year program combining scientific knowledge with 800 hours of clinical placements and 140 simulation hours. Ideal for students seeking a rewarding healthcare career with diverse specialization opportunities.
Applicants must meet NMBA English language skills registration standards through one of three pathways: Primary Language Pathway (primary language English with 6+ years education in English), Extended Education Pathway (5+ years full-time education in English), or English Language Test Pathway (IELTS 7.0, OET 350+, PTE 63+, TOEFL 91+, or Cambridge C1/C2). Recent secondary education applicants require VCE or equivalent with study score of 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in other English, plus score of 20 in Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Mathematics or Psychology. Mature-age applicants (2+ years since secondary education) require equivalent secondary completion. VET/TAFE applicants need Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Nursing, Health Sciences or similar. Higher education applicants require completion of at least one semester in Health Sciences related discipline. Mandatory requirements include National Police Records Check, Working with Children Check, specified immunisations, and Fitness for Practice Declaration.
Year 1 focuses on foundational knowledge including The Professional Nurse and Midwife, Anatomy and Physiology (Parts 1 and 2), Foundations in Nursing (Parts 1 and 2), Indigenous Health and Wellbeing, Primary Health Care Across the Lifespan, and the first professional experience placement. Year 2 develops contemporary nursing practice through Contemporary Nursing A, B, and C, Contemporary Nursing and Mental Health A and B, Research and Evidence Based Practice, and three professional experience placements including mental health specialization. Year 3 consolidates advanced practice with Nursing in Specialty Areas, Transition to Nursing Practice, Nursing and Complex Care, Nursing for Chronic Illness and Continuing Care, Interprofessional Practice, and a final consolidation placement. Students complete 288 credit points across 24 units, with 800 professional practice hours distributed throughout placements and 140 clinical simulation hours at Sunshine Clinical School.
Victoria University is recognized as a top 3% university worldwide with an award-winning VU Block Model® and ranked #1 for skills development (QILT). The program benefits from 4000+ industry connections including partnerships with Western Health, Mercy Health Services, Melbourne Health, and over 200 clinical agencies, ensuring course content remains current with healthcare practice. VU's dedicated Sunshine Clinical School, embedded in Sunshine Hospital, provides state-of-the-art simulation laboratories with fixed cameras for immersive learning. The university's strong commitment to student support, cultural responsiveness, and practical experience preparation ensures graduates enter the workforce with confidence and contemporary skills.
Graduates qualify as Division 1 Registered Nurses with diverse career opportunities across metropolitan, regional, and rural areas. Career paths include general practice, acute care, paediatric care, rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, residential care, emergency departments, research, and health education. The strong current and future demand for nurses provides flexible career options with opportunities for specialization and advancement. Registered nurses can work across multiple healthcare settings and sectors, with potential for leadership roles, further postgraduate study, and specialized nursing practice areas.
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