Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

• a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or
• a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL)

English proficiency requirements

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requires all applicants for the Bachelor of Nursing to provide evidence of meeting the required English proficiency level prior to entry.

If you are applying direct to RMIT, you must complete and submit the Bachelor of Nursing selection task (declaration form) to show that you meet the English language requirements for entry to the program.

If you are applying to RMIT through VTAC, please download and complete the form on the VTAC course page and attached the signed form to your VTAC application.

Your application for the Bachelor of Nursing cannot be considered until this declaration has been submitted. As entry to this program is competitive, you are encouraged to complete your application as soon as possible.

I am an applicant with recent secondary education (current or within the past two years)

Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement. You will be ranked on your ATAR plus any adjustment factors.

I am an applicant with Vocational Education and Training study

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., level of TAFE qualification completed (including any adjustment factors).

We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.

You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your highest completed qualification:

• Advanced Diploma: 81
• Diploma: 72
• Certificate IV: 54

I am an applicant with Higher Education study

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., GPA (including any adjustment factors).

We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect your eligibility.

You must have satisfactorily completed at least four courses (subjects) (0.5 EFTSL) at an Australian undergraduate level (or overseas equivalent). You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your GPA.

I am an applicant with Work and Life Experience

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) score (including any adjustment factors).

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites.

Work and life experience does not provide any additional consideration for entry to this program. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.