Bachelor of Nursing

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Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

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Overview

Become a nurse to embark on a stimulating and diverse career in healthcare with a Bachelor of Nursing at Victoria University (VU).

A highly-valued nursing degree from VU will equip you with a broad set of skills to work as a Division 1 Registered Nurse in hospitals and healthcare with a diverse range of patients.

Based at our St Albans Campus, our Bachelor of Nursing program will ensure that you have sound scientific knowledge as well as hands-on nursing experience. This includes:

800 professional practice hours in work placements
140 clinical simulation hours at Sunshine Clinical School during your third year of study.

You’ll practise your skills in a safe environment using modern technology, then gain practical experience in the workplace through clinical placements.

During your nursing degree, you’ll enhance your communication skills and ability to be patient and tactful when dealing with people from all backgrounds and cultures, preparing you for a rewarding career in nursing.

Our sought-after VU nursing graduates are employed in a variety of organisations such as Royal Children’s Hospital, Royal Women’s Hospital and Royal Flying Doctor Service.

: As a VU student, you’ll get to immerse yourself in the day-to-day work of a nurse by completing 800 professional practice hours through work placements with our industry partners.
Benefit from VU’s strong industry connections with:
Western Health
Mercy Health Services
Melbourne Health
over 200 clinical agencies.
Our close industry partnerships also mean all your course material is regularly updated in-line with current healthcare practice, so you’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge to enter the workforce with confidence.
Find out more about nursing and midwifery placements.
: As a nursing student, you’ll get to practise what you learn in safe, supported, high-tech learning environments to prepare you to work with real patients confidently.
With 140 clinical simulation hours included in your Bachelor of Nursing, you’ll get access to our state-of-the-art nursing simulation laboratories at the St Albans Campus and at Sunshine Clinical School, VU’s new dedicated teaching facility embedded in Sunshine Hospital where you’ll spend part of your third year.
These laboratories are designed to simulate a hospital environment, to prepare you for working with real patients. They are also equipped with fixed cameras that enable video recording and live video streaming to give you an immersive learning experience.

Nursing at VU Sunshine Clinical School

Nursing at VU Sunshine Clinical School - transcript

Entry requirements

Please note: This is a competitive course with limited places available for 1st and 2nd year students. Meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer.

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

English requirements

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA) English language skills registration standard.

See the NMBA website for more information

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Please note: There may be a limit on how many students can access pathways to the Bachelor of Nursing due to high demand. If you are eligible for a pathway but unsuccessful in securing a place, please contact VUHQ (Student Service Centre) on + 61 3 9919 6100 for advice.

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

After you are accepted into your course, you will need to enrol in your course units.

During enrolment, use your course delivery plan to understand the structure and requirements of your course.

Fees & scholarships

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the government, reducing it to the amount listed here. Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens will qualify for a CSP place. If your course is not Commonwealth supported, or you don't qualify, you'll pay full fees.

Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places

Fees

Scholarships

Placement payment

The Commonwealth Practicum Payment (CPP) provides a cost-of-living payment to ease financial pressure during placements.

The Government payment is available to domestic students undertaking mandatory placements who meet income and placement criteria.

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Careers

The current and future demand for nurses is strong.

As a registered nurse, you’ll enjoy a diverse and flexible career and be able to work across metropolitan, regional and rural areas in fields including: