Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Psychological Science in Melbourne Australia | Deakin University
Deakin University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Dual Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
42,400
(c. USD29,900.48)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Deakin's combined Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Psychological Science program enhances your knowledge of human behavior while equipping you with essential nursing competencies. Through extensive practical placements, you'll acquire hands-on experience, preparing you for immediate employment as a registered nurse from our globally recognized institution (ranked #16 for nursing). Additionally, this dual degree provides the foundation to continue studies toward becoming a registered psychologist.
This integrated program explores personality, cognitive functions, neurological processes, and behavioral influences. You'll train in specialized clinical simulation facilities that mirror actual healthcare environments with cutting-edge technology. The curriculum includes 800 hours of supervised professional placements across diverse urban and rural medical facilities, allowing you to apply your learning alongside experienced professionals.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
Please note, there are limited places in this course and entry is competitive. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL
ATAR
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - 25
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests and meet the requirements for test results specified in the NMBA English language skills registration standard:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.0 (with no individual band less than 7.0)
OET: minimum score of B in each of the four bands
TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score of 94 (with minimum score of 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing and 23 in speaking). This test is not available until further notice, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website for an update relating to TOEFL tests taken from the 26 July 2023 onwards
TOEFL PBT - 600 with Writing 5
Please note, there are limited places in this course and entry is competitive. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL
ATAR
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - 25
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests and meet the requirements for test results specified in the NMBA English language skills registration standard:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.0 (with no individual band less than 7.0)
OET: minimum score of B in each of the four bands
TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score of 94 (with minimum score of 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing and 23 in speaking). This test is not available until further notice, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website for an update relating to TOEFL tests taken from the 26 July 2023 onwards
TOEFL PBT - 600 with Writing 5
Tuition
AUD
42,400