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School of Nursing and Midwifery
We have a proud history as one of the early pioneers in nursing and midwifery education in Australia.
We are educating the next generation of nurses and midwives to be professional, caring and competent.
Top Rated
Our research in nursing is top-rated nationally and ranks 'well above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Real work settings
Learn in Victoria’s leading hospitals through our on-site clinical schools and work placements.
Find out more about our health placements
Top 40 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 40 for nursing.
ShanghaiRanking, 2023, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023: Nursing
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Preparing for practice
Our new Simulation Labs provide a fully immersive hospital experience, allowing students to put theory into practice.
Study with us
Events
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Open Day – Melbourne Campus
Sunday 04 August 10:00am
News
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Nursing exchange exposes student to new opportunities
Alexa Ponic has just completed an exchange program between La Trobe University and the University of Windsor in Canada
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Treating mastitis
Researchers have examined how mastitis is treated by General Practitioners
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Improving patient care through better communication
Researchers have explored how nursing students communicate in simulated patient emergencies
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more