Nursing

Make a real difference to people’s lives, with a fulfilling career as a nurse. Our nursing courses include mental health nursing, midwifery and our well-respected Bachelor of Nursing and Diploma of Nursing.

Courses in nursing

Studying nursing at VU

VU Sunshine Clinical School
Hear from students and educators on training at VU's state-of-the-art Sunshine Clinical School, where you'll find high-tech simulation rooms and labs for practical learning.
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Nursing students work in a simulation lab and develop practical skills.
Clinics & simulation-based learning
Be prepared for the real world of nursing with our innovative clinical and simulation-based learning, which is an important part of all of our health and biomedicine courses.
Pathways to health courses
Whether your passion is for nutrition, public health or another health-related profession, we have the courses to guide you to a fulfilling career in the health industry.
Paramedicine students in uniform learn in a simulated ambulance environment
VU Block Model
Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.

Career outcomes

Our graduate nurses are highly skilled healthcare professionals with scientific knowledge and skills developed through tertiary education and professional practice.

Nurses can work in areas such as:

  • general practice
  • acute care
  • paediatric care
  • rehabilitation
  • aged care
  • mental health
  • residential care
  • emergency
  • research
  • health education.

Want to know how much you'll be making? Explore our nurse salaries' info now.

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VU stories

Aarianna Read practising with a mannequin.
How Aarianna is changing the world
Diploma of Nursing HLT54115, Bachelor of Nursing
" I could see suffering happening and I wanted to do something practical."
I could see suffering happening and I wanted to do something practical.
Aarianna's story
Joshua Contoi
Nursing to nurture and empower
Bachelor of Nursing
"The placements at VU give you many opportunities and further avenues for nursing practice; and ‘tasters’ for different specialisations."
The placements at VU give you many opportunities and further avenues for nursing practice; and ‘tasters’ for different specialisations.
Joshua's story
A pathway to a dream
Diploma of Nursing HLT51607, Bachelor of Nursing
"The best thing about VU is the friendly, multicultural environment, and the amazing support I received from the teachers."
The best thing about VU is the friendly, multicultural environment, and the amazing support I received from the teachers.
Mlisho's story

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