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Gain the clinical knowledge and assurance to provide care across all age groups while developing expertise in psychological science through La Trobe's combined Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Study under renowned clinicians and academics while acquiring practical skills in our cutting-edge simulation facilities. Begin working in actual healthcare settings during your first year, leveraging our established collaborations with premier health organizations including Austin Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, and Bendigo Health.
By earning La Trobe's dual Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Psychological Science degree, you will:
acquire specialized knowledge in cognitive, developmental, social, abnormal, clinical, and health psychology
learn to assess and analyze data for psychological evaluations and treatment approaches
establish core competencies in acute care, chronic conditions, Indigenous health, mental health, rehabilitation, community services, emergency care, biosciences, and research
develop sought-after professional abilities in leadership, organization, analytical reasoning, and interpersonal communication
access valuable placement opportunities with our partner institutions, equipping you for immediate employment after graduation
complete your studies prepared to register as a nurse (RN) and begin your pathway to becoming a certified psychologist through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
At a minimum, you need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject pre-requisites
English language requirement:
IELTS: IELTS of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0 (can be across 2 sittings in a 6-month period, but no score can be below 6.5 and overall score must be 7 in both sittings); Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 65 with no communicative skill score less than 65; TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall 98 with 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing