This document has been developed to assist students and their families in researching undergraduate nursing, midwifery and paramedicine courses. It isn t an exhaustive list, and students are encouraged to research their options and to attend tertiary information seminars throughout the year. Exploring courses You can search the state-based Tertiary Admission Centre websites for information about courses. Please be aware that this information is for the 2018 selection period and some courses may change in 2019. To search for Victorian courses, use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) course search function at http://www.vtac.edu.au/ ATARs all ATARs listed in brackets in this document are from the 2018 intake and may change for the 2019 intake. Please only use them as a guide. English prerequisite: EAL = English as an Additional Language. Prerequisites can change throughout the year. Please use the ones listed as a guide only. This document only lists on-campus Bachelor level courses at Government funded universities. Key Websites Nursing and Midwifery Victoria, http://bit.ly/1prffbn Careers in Nursing and Midwifery, NSW Health, http://bit.ly/1r12c6a My Health Career, http://bit.ly/1pu45ch Job Outlook - Nursing, http://bit.ly/1p5cj9a Compiled by Sandie McKoy, smckoy@ccw.vic.edu.au
Issue #: [Date] Course summary Nursing (pages 4 7) Codes: ATAR not published = NP. ATAR + additional selection criteria = RC University Course Campus 2018 ATAR (clearly in) Deakin University Nursing Nursing (Clinical Leadership) Nursing/Midwifery Nursing/Psychological Science Nursing/Public Health and Health Promotion Geelong Warrnambool Geelong Warrnambool Geelong Warrnambool Australian Catholic University Nursing Ballarat Nursing/Paramedicine Nursing/Business Administration Ballarat 72.25 65.15 54.05 83.80 93.60 87.50 74.65 83.70 72.20 NP 76.60 58.55 80.55 73.80 61.35 Victoria University Nursing St Albans NP Nursing/Midwifery St Albans 73.75 La Trobe University Nursing (Pre Registration) Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton Nursing/Midwifery Bendigo Monash University Federation University Nursing Nursing (Indigenous Entry) Nursing (Scholars Program) Clayton Peninsula Clayton Clayton & Peninsula 55.00 55.75 67.80 54.70 52.35 86.25 81.85 75.30 70.50 RC NP Nursing/Midwifery Peninsula 85.15 Nursing (Accelerated Program) Nursing (General Entry) Ballarat, Mt Helen (Ballarat), Berwick, Gippsland Charles Sturt University Nursing Albury-Wodonga 70 RMIT Nursing Bundoora 65.25 Swinburne University Nursing Hawthorn 60.55 RC NP 2
Issue #: [Date] Course summary Midwifery (pages 8 and 9) University Course Campus 2018 ATAR (clearly in) Australian Catholic University Midwifery 88.65 Deakin University Nursing/Midwifery Geelong Warrnambool 93.60 87.50 74.65 Victoria University Nursing/Midwifery St Albans 73.75 La Trobe University Nursing/Midwifery Bendigo 86.25 81.85 Monash University Nursing/Midwifery Peninsula 85.15 Paramedicine (page 10) University Course Campus 2018 ATAR (clearly in) Monash University Paramedicine Paramedicine (Indigenous Entry) Peninsula 75.30 RC Australian Catholic University Paramedicine 85.25 Paramedicine/Nursing Ballarat 73.80 Victoria University Paramedicine St Albans 70.05 La Trobe University Paramedic Practice (Honours) Bendigo Albury-Wodonga Shepparton 69.35 73.30 73.65 3
Nursing Issue #: [Date] Deakin University Australian Catholic University Course search - http://bit.ly/1lykphi Codes: (Burwood) = M Geelong Waterfront = G Warrnambool = W ATAR not published = NP 2018 ATARs listed. Prerequisites: Units 3+4: 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English. Bachelor of Nursing: M = 72.25, G = 65.15, W = 54.05. Bachelor of Nursing (Clinical Leadership): M = 83.80. Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery: M = 93.60, G = 87.50, W = 74.65. Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science: M = 83.70, G = 72.20, W = NP. Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health & Health Promotion: M = 76.60. - http://bit.ly/2lp839b Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at South West TAFE, Warrnambool. Provided you meet the academic requirements, you may gain entry into the Bachelor of Nursing at Deakin University with up to 8 units of credit. Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at a TAFE Institute won t provide a guaranteed offer but may provide entry into the course with up to 12 months credit. Course search, http://bit.ly/2r7tmns Codes: = M Ballarat = B ATAR not published = NP 2018 ATARs listed. Prerequisites: Units 3+4: 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English. Bachelor of Nursing: M = 80.55, B = 58.55. Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Paramedicine: B = 73.80. Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Business Administration: M = 61.35. Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at Australian Catholic University: completion of the two year program will provide a pathway into second year of the Bachelor of Nursing, http://bit.ly/1szvvrm Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at other institutes. May provide entry into the course with credit. Community Achiever Program (CAP) Students with a history of community service and leadership can apply for CAP, which sets a guaranteed ATAR for the above courses for successful students. Applications will open on Tuesday 1 May 2018 and close Tuesday 31 July. CAP conditional offers will be released by the end of August. http://bit.ly/2kply2t. 4
Nursing Issue #: [Date] Victoria University La Trobe University Course search link - http://bit.ly/2idua9d Campus: St Albans other English, plus completion of Unit 1+2 or Unit 3+4 Mathematics (any). Bachelor of Nursing: ATAR wasn t used for selection in the 2018 intake. Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery: 73.75 (2018 clearly-in). Preparation for Tertiary Studies in Nursing and Paramedics, Victoria Polytechnic, http://bit.ly/2beixyi Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at Victoria Polytechnic. Completion of the program may provide entry into the degree, http://bit.ly/2maliwi Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at other institutes: may provide entry into the course and credit. Completion of a Diploma level TAFE course (related or unrelated to nursing) may provide entry into the course. Health and Biomedicine Chancellor s Scholarship: This is a scholarship program. You must achieve an ATAR of at least 90 and meet the prerequisite study scores. Recipients will receive an annual $5000 scholarship, and career development/leadership opportunities, http://bit.ly/2m0qz1b Early Entry Offer Program: Students with a history of leadership, educational disadvantage or who attend an eligible school can apply for the early entry program, which sets a guaranteed ATAR for the above course for successful students. Applications will open during 2018, http://bit.ly/2wwwnhc Nursing website, http://bit.ly/1kkt3gl Codes: (Bundoora) = M Bendigo = B Albury Wodonga = AW Mildura = L Shepparton = S 2018 ATARs listed. Prerequisites: Units 3+4: 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English. Bachelor of Nursing (Pre Registration): AW = 55.00, B = 55.75, M = 67.80, L = 54.70, S = 52.35. Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery: B = 81.85, M = 86.25. Diploma of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Bendigo: Completion of the one year program may provide entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing, http://bit.ly/2mtvfwl Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, Wodonga TAFE: Students who gain a place in the course will be coenrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing at La Trobe, Albury-Wodonga and complete both qualifications within four years through the diploma2degree program, http://bit.ly/2sdsxqj Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at other institutes May provide entry into the course with credit. Tertiary Enabling Program: http://bit.ly/2bmuhpg Aspire Early Entry Program: Students with a history of community service and leadership can apply for the Aspire program, which sets a guaranteed ATAR for the above courses for successful students. Applications will open during the year and students can register their interest at this link http://bit.ly/1cxetap 5
Nursing Issue #: [Date] Monash University Federation University Course search link - http://bit.ly/1rzbz91 Codes: Clayton = C Peninsula = P ATAR + additional selection criteria = RC 2018 ATARs listed. Prerequisites: Units 3+4: 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English, and satisfactory completion of Unit 1+2 or Unit 3+4 Mathematics (any). Bachelor of Nursing, C = 75.30, P = 70.50 Bachelor of Nursing (Indigenous Entry): C = RC Bachelor of Nursing (Scholars Program), C & P = NP Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours), P = 85.15 Diploma of Tertiary Studies (Nursing): Completion of the one-year program may provide a direct pathway into second year of the Bachelor of Nursing providing academic outcomes are met. Must achieve an ATAR of at least 50 and an English study score of at least 30 (EAL) or 25 in any other English, http://bit.ly/1ss6r2h Diploma of Enrolled Nursing: Completion of an 18- month graded Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at any institution may provide a pathway into the Bachelor of Nursing. Course search - http://bit.ly/1nm12qh Campus: courses are offered at Mt Helen (Ballarat), Gippsland (Churchill) and Berwick. 2018 clearly-in ATARs haven t been published. Please read about the Open Access Program here - http://bit.ly/1u7faix Prerequisites for the following courses: Units 3+4: 25 in any English, plus completion of Unit 1+2 or Unit 3+4 Mathematics (any). Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated Program): this is for very high achieving applicants. Students will complete the degree in six semesters over two years. Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at Federation University. Completion of the program may provide a guaranteed pathway into second year of the Bachelor of Nursing http://bit.ly/2tufe3x Certificate IV in Disability: Completion of the 12- month course at Federation University may provide entry into the Bachelor of Nursing, http://bit.ly/2llkhlx Foundation Access Studies (FAST): At the completion of this semester long program students may be granted access to the Bachelor of Nursing, http://bit.ly/1npjt23 Diploma of Enrolled Nursing: Completion of the 18- month Diploma at any institution can provide a pathway into the Bachelor of Nursing with credit. 6
Nursing Issue #: [Date] RMIT Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Nursing, Bundoora campus, 65.25. http://bit.ly/2aqhcdo other English, and completion of any Mathematics at the Unit 1+2 or Unit 3+4 level. Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, RMIT: Students who complete the 18 month program may receive entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing, http://bit.ly/2llfqty Diploma of Enrolled Nursing: Completion of the 18 month Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at any institution may provide a pathway into the course. Swinburne University Bachelor of Nursing, Hawthorn campus, 60.55. http://bit.ly/2tvrxb8 other English. Bachelor of Nursing: 70 (2018 Clearly-in ATAR), Albury- Wodonga. No subject prerequisites, http://bit.ly/2fujvfn Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, Wodonga TAFE: Students who complete the 18-month program may receive credit for 9 subjects towards the Bachelor of Nursing at Charles Sturt University, http://bit.ly/2hcvnwa Diploma of Enrolled Nursing: Completion of the 18- month Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at any institution may provide a pathway into the Bachelor of Nursing. Diploma of General Studies: Completion of the 12- month program at Charles Sturt University may provide a guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Nursing, http://bit.ly/1gplvmm Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS): Students can apply for the SRS via the Universities Admissions Centre. Selection is based on Year 11 results and a school recommendation. Students can be given an unconditional or conditional offer in November. Applications will open in August, www.uac.edu.au/srs/ Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, Swinburne University: Students who complete the 18 month program may receive entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing, http://bit.ly/2qge3nf Diploma of Enrolled Nursing: Completion of the 18- month Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at any institution may provide a pathway into the course. Vice Chancellor s Excellence Scholarship: Year 12 applicants who achieve an ATAR of 95+ will receive this scholarship which is worth $5000 per year up to fouryears, plus a $2000 bursary towards an international study experience, and entry into the High Achievers Program, http://bit.ly/2euxafh 7
Issue #: [Date] Midwifery Australian Catholic University Victoria University Bachelor of Midwifery, campus, 88.65 (2018 clearly-in ATAR), http://bit.ly/2sbvj2m other English. Pathway option: Completion of a graded Diploma of Enrolled Nursing may provide a pathway into the degree. Community Achiever Program (CAP): Students with a history of community service and leadership can apply for CAP, which sets a guaranteed ATAR for the above courses for successful students. Applications will open on Tuesday 1 May 2018 and close Tuesday 31 July. CAP conditional offers will be released by the end of August. http://bit.ly/2kply2t Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery: = 93.60, Geelong Waterfront = 87.50, Warrnambool = 74.65, http://bit.ly/2rpcf3a 2018 ATARs listed. Prerequisites: Units 3+4: 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English. : Deakin University Completion of a graded Diploma of Enrolled Nursing may provide a pathway into the degree. Completion of a 3-year Bachelor of Nursing at any university followed by the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at Deakin University, http://bit.ly/2tuiwzp Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery: St Albans = 73.75 (2018 clearly-in ATAR), http://bit.ly/2rpcf3a other English, and satisfactory completion of any Mathematics at the Unit 1+2 or Unit 3+4 level. Preparation for Tertiary Studies in Nursing and Paramedics, Victoria Polytechnic, http://bit.ly/2beixyi Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at Victoria Polytechnic. Completion of the program may provide entry into the course, http://bit.ly/2maliwi Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at other institutes: may provide entry into the course. Completion of a Diploma level TAFE course (related or unrelated to nursing/midwifery may provide entry into the double degree. Health and Biomedicine Chancellor s Scholarship: This is a scholarship program. You must achieve an ATAR of at least 90 and meet the prerequisite study scores. Recipients will receive an annual $5000 scholarship, and career development/leadership opportunities, http://bit.ly/2m0qz1b Early Entry Offer Program: Students with a history of leadership, educational disadvantage or who attend an eligible school can apply for the early entry program, which sets a guaranteed ATAR for the above course for successful students. Applications will open during 2018, http://bit.ly/2wwwnhc 8
Issue #: [Date] Midwifery La Trobe University Monash University Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery: = 86.25, Bendigo = 81.85 (2018 clearly-in ATAR), http://bit.ly/1ltogen other English. Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at other institutes may provide entry into the course with credit. Tertiary Enabling Program, 6-week online free program via La Trobe, http://bit.ly/2bmuhpg Completion of a 3-year Bachelor of Nursing at any university followed by the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at La Trobe University, http://bit.ly/1ltogen Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery: Peninsula = 85.15 (2018 clearly-in ATAR), http://bit.ly/2fqc4yt other English, and satisfactory completion of any Mathematics at the Unit 1+2 or Unit 3+4 level. Diploma of Tertiary Studies (Nursing): Completion of the one-year program may provide a pathway into the double degree, http://bit.ly/1ss6r2h Diploma of Enrolled Nursing: Completion of a graded 18-month Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at any institution may provide a pathway into the double degree. Aspire Early Entry Program: Students with a history of community service and leadership can apply for the Aspire program, which sets a guaranteed ATAR for the above courses for successful students. Applications will open during the year and students can register their interest at this link http://bit.ly/1cxetap 9
Issue #: [Date] Paramedicine Monash University Victoria University Bachelor of Paramedicine: Peninsula = 73.50 (2018 clearly-in ATAR), http://bit.ly/2fqc4yt Bachelor of Paramedicine (Indigenous Entry): Peninsula = ATAR + additional selection criteria. other English, and a study score of at least 25 in Further Mathematics or 22 in Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics. Pathway option: Completion of four university level subjects with an average grade of at least 60% (credit level). Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Honours): Bendigo = 69.35, (2018 clearly-in ATAR), http://bit.ly/1fzylvi other English, and a study score of at least 20 in two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology. Can apply for and undertake the first year of the course at a regional campus such as Albury-Wodonga (73.30) or Shepparton (73.65). : La Trobe University Diploma of Enrolled Nursing at other institutes may provide entry into the course with credit. Tertiary Enabling Program, 6-week online free program via La Trobe, http://bit.ly/2bmuhpg Aspire Early Entry Program: Students with a history of community service and leadership can apply for the Aspire program, which sets a guaranteed ATAR for the above courses for successful students. Applications will open during the year and students can register their interest at this link http://bit.ly/1cxetap Bachelor of Paramedicine: St Albans = 70.05 (2018 clearly-in ATAR). Prerequisites: Units 3+4: 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English, http://bit.ly/2rwr2e1 Preparation for Tertiary Studies in Nursing and Paramedics, Victoria Polytechnic, http://bit.ly/2beixyi Diploma of Paramedical Science: Guaranteed entry with credit, http://bit.ly/2fws8v7 Health and Biomedicine Chancellor s Scholarship: You must achieve an ATAR of at least 90 and meet the prerequisite study scores. Recipients will receive an annual $5000 scholarship, and career development/leadership opportunities, http://bit.ly/2m0qz1b Early Entry Offer Program: Students with a history of leadership, educational disadvantage or who attend an eligible school can apply for the early entry program, which sets a guaranteed ATAR for the above course for successful students, http://bit.ly/2wwwnhc Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Paramedicine: = 85.25. Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Paramedicine, Ballarat = 73.80 (2018 clearly-in ATARs). other English, http://bit.ly/2r7tmns Pathway option: completion of a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma may provide entry. Community Achiever Program (CAP): Students with a history of community service and leadership can apply for CAP, which sets a guaranteed ATAR for the above courses for successful students. Applications will open on Tuesday 1 May 2018 and close Tuesday 31 July, http://bit.ly/2kply2t 10