The Bachelor of Nursing curriculum is structured to progressively build foundational knowledge and clinical skills, leading to advanced nursing practice and professional readiness.

1. Year 1: Foundations of Nursing Practice
   • Focus on essential nursing concepts, anatomy, physiology, basic pharmacology, communication skills, and initial clinical placements in foundational settings.
2. Year 2: Comprehensive Clinical Care
   • In-depth study of medical-surgical nursing, mental health, pediatrics, and aged care, with increased clinical placement hours in diverse and specialized settings.
3. Year 3: Advanced Practice & Professional Transition
   • Emphasis on complex care, leadership in nursing, chronic disease management, public health, professional development, and extended consolidation clinical placements to prepare for independent practice and registration.

• Academic qualifications
  • Successful completion of a recognized secondary education qualification equivalent to the Australian Year 12, with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent international score that meets La Trobe University’s entry requirements.
  • Specific prerequisite subjects typically include English and often a science subject (e.g., Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry) or Mathematics.
• Selection Process
  • Admission is competitive and primarily based on academic merit.

Language Proficiency

• English language requirements (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL)
  • For international students, demonstrated English language proficiency is required. Acceptable tests include IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 7.0 (with no band less than 7.0) in all four components, or equivalent TOEFL iBT scores.