Combine your health interests and broaden your career opportunities.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science prepares you for a range of career pathways in general nursing, psychology or specialised mental health nursing practice.

Study clinical nursing subjects and practise nursing care for people of all ages, including those with long-term illnesses and mental health conditions or emergency needs.

Gain a foundational understanding of cognitive, developmental, social, abnormal, clinical and health psychology. Learn to carry out, analyse and interpret research studies and develop your skills in psychological assessment and intervention techniques.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

As a graduate, you'll have flexible pathways towards careers in clinical nursing, specialised mental health nursing practice, rehabilitation counselling or psychology. In addition to more traditional nursing roles, the Bachelor of Psychological Science allows you to work in a range of organisations including research institutes, hospitals, schools, human resources, marketing and advertising, recruitment, counselling and statistics.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing may be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a nurse.

The Bachelor of Psychological Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Professional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia will require an APAC-accredited fourth year and additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree as well as an application to the professional body.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychological Science may apply for membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS).