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What courses are offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery?

The School offers the following courses at the Peninsula campus, all of which are accredited by the Nurses Board of Victoria allowing you to practice as a Division 1 Nurse on registration with the Nurses Board.

  • Bachelor of Nursing (full-time 3 years and part-time up to 8 years)
  • Bachelor of Midwifery (full-time only – 3 years)
  • Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) – double degree (full-time only – 4 years)
  • Bachelor of Nursing (Psychological Studies) with an accredited APS psychology major (full-time – 4 years and part-time up to 10 years)

All students admitted to courses in the School are subject to Police, Working with Children and immunisation checks, all of which are administered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Additional requirements exist for the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) – see below.

The university academic year is divided into two 13 week semesters.

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What sort of people are interested in our courses?

  • The health professions attract all kinds of people, but if you possess some of the following qualities, you’re on the right track:
    • a genuine desire to help others
    • the ability to work with others
    • a caring, friendly and patient manner
    • good communication skills
    • problem solving skills
    • confidence, motivation and energy

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