Nurses provide valued services to their communities in the provision of healthcare and the promotion of health and wellbeing. This degree provides a broad educational foundation for general nursing practice and pathways to future professional employment. It allows students to develop a diverse range of skills in communication, research, clinical reasoning and judgement. Students also gain clinical experience in a wide variety of health agencies throughout Victoria, Australia and overseas. Graduates will be eligible for registration as Division 1 nurses with the Nurses Board of Victoria.
Nursing offers excellent and varied career prospects, both in Australia and internationally. A nurse may choose to work in a tertiary or community hospital, a community clinic or mental health service, in home-based nursing or in an extended care rehabilitation centre.
Graduates can also choose further study to become clinical nurse specialists or develop careers as educators, managers and researchers.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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| Intakes | First semester | First semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | 3 years |
| Credit points | 144 total for course | 144 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $6,550 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $24,300 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 021281A |
| Monash course code | 0727 | 0727 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact | Visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing; telephone: +61 3 9904 4260 (Peninsula), +61 3 9902 6454 (Gippsland); email nursing.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au |
International Student Enquiries Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
Australian: Nurses Board of Victoria
Equivalent Australian Year 12
TAFE
Formal articulation pathways exist for applicants who have completed a Certificate IV in Health (Nursing). This qualification may entitle students to a 50% credit for year one, if selected. Selection of applicants with a Certificate IV in Health (Nursing) will be based on academic results.
University
Applicants may undertake two single units from the Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery to meet minimum entry requirements, however additional units may enhance their chances of selection. There are no compulsory units, however science units from the Bachelor of Nursing are recommended. Applicants undertaking single units may apply for credit on admission. Alternatively, applicants may undertake units through Open University Australia. Bridging courses
A one-year, full-time Diploma of Foundation Studies is offered through the Monash University, Gippsland Campus
A Bridging Nursing Program is offered through Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE.
Units 1 and 2-general mathematics or mathematical methods (either), or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
English and mathematics (any) at a minimum of four at standard level.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Peninsula |
|---|---|
| ENTER clearly in* | 80.35(CSP); 75.35 (International) |
* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
This course is not available for second semester entry.
TAFE
Formal articulation pathways exist for applicants who have completed a Certificate IV in Health (Nursing). This qualification may entitle students to a 50% credit for year one, if selected. Selection of applicants with a Certificate IV in Health (Nursing) will be based on academic results.
University
Applicants may undertake two single units from the Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery to meet minimum entry requirements, however additional units may enhance their chances of selection. There are no compulsory units, however science units from the Bachelor of Nursing are recommended. Applicants undertaking single units may apply for credit on admission. Alternatively, applicants may undertake units through Open University Australia. Bridging courses
A one-year, full-time Diploma of Foundation Studies is offered through the Monash University, Gippsland Campus
A Bridging Nursing Program is offered through Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE.
Units 1 and 2-general mathematics or mathematical methods (either), or Units 3 and 4-mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
English and mathematics (any) at a minimum of four at standard level.
Gaining the required result in one of the following tests of English language:
a minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.0 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking.
a TOEFL minimum test score of either;
in the written TOEFL, 580 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5; or
in the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 90 with at least 22 in the written section and no less than 20 in any other section.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Peninsula |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate | 24 |
| GCE A level | 8 |
| All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate | 70% |
| Hong Kong A level | 7 |
| ISC of the CISCE India | 65% |
| MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) | 250 |
| Ontario Grade 12 | 70% |
| RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year | 75%Av |
| Sri Lanka A level | 10 |
| STPM Malaysia | 8.67 |
| Swinburne Foundation Year | 75%Av |
| Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year | 70%Av |
| UNIPREP Indonesia | 7 |
| UNSW Foundation Year | 7 |
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.
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