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Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science

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Course code: VTAC2100121601UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Get the clinical understanding and confidence to care for people of all ages while building valuable expertise in psychological science with La Trobe's Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science. Learn from leading clinicians and academics and gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art simulation labs. Move into real-world environments in hospitals and healthcare agencies in your first year, reaping the benefits of our long-standing partnerships with top-tier health providers like Austin Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital and Bendigo Health. By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will: develop valuable expertise in cognitive, developmental, social, abnormal, clinical and health psychology know how to to evaluate and interpret information used in psychological assessment and interventions build a strong foundation in acute care, chronic illness, Indigenous health, mental health, rehabilitation, community and emergency care, biosciences and research gain in-demand employability skills in leadership, time management, critical thinking and communication benefit from placements with our partners, preparing you to step into employment once you graduate graduate ready to apply to become a registered nurse (RN) and take your first steps to becoming a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Regional Adjustment

Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment.

For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) .

Subject adjustment

A study score of 20 in Health and Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study.

A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 12 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to La Trobe University SEAS information and the La Trobe University website

Recent Year 12 graduates

VTAC Personal Statement

Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process.

This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying.

Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.

Work Recognition

Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

English language test selection

Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent.

This requirement is in addition to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's requirements above.

Refer to Language requirements for further information.

Applicants with VET study

Applicants with work and life experience
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 185, no component below 185Cambridge C2 Proficiency 185, no component below 185IELTS Academic 7, no band below 7PTE Academic 65, no component below 65TOEFL iBT 94, no component below 24

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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