1. If you are a Filipino Registered Nurse seeking registration in Australia, you can now fast track your
career with a Bachelor of Nursing at Deakin. Deakin recognises your previous studies and provides
Credit Transfer and Recognition (CTR) towards your degree so by completing six subjects over two
trimesters you will be eligible to apply to register as a nurse and start practising in Australia.
Deakin’s nursing programs are ranked number 2 in Australia for
student satisfaction. Deakin offers excellent facilities and flexible
learning and is home to one of the largest nursing schools in
Australia. Deakin’s Bachelor of Nursing is highly regarded among
hospitals and health facilities across the country.
Deakin’s international students can access:
• CTR of up to two years.
• The Bachelor of Nursing at Melbourne Burwood (Trimester
1 and 2), Geelong Waterfront (Trimester 1 and 2) and
Warrnambool (Trimester 1).
• Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI)
services, including direct entry into the degree course and a
dedicated English for Nursing course.
• Student accommodation at the campuses where the
Bachelor of Nursing is offered.
• Clinical placement in a large network of hospitals and
clinical facilities.
• Extra service and support from dedicated international
students support staff.
Entry to the Bachelor of Nursing requires an IELTS score of 7.0,
with no band score less than 7.0.
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
deakin.edu.au
CONSUELO
OKOLI
Consuelo always
knew she would
work in healthcare
and this led to her
decision to study
nursing at Deakin.
“I chose to
study here
because I received highly positive feedback about Deakin from
international educational consultants back home. And having
finished a trimester with the university I can see why. During the
initial stages and up until now, I’ve received abundant support
from the university’s staff which is very important to me as an
international student. Leaving my home country to study in
Australia was a big and scary decision. Deakin has done a fine
job in alleviating my worries and helping me every step of the
way.” Consuelo plans to register with the AHPRA and to work in
medical-surgical nursing in the future.
FAST TRACK
YOUR CAREER
WITH A
BACHELOR OF
NURSING AT
DEAKIN

2. Units
Students completing the following units:
• HNN227, Nursing Management and Interventions (Clinical
Placement 2 credit points)
• HNN215, Quality Use of Medicines in Nursing
• HNN301, Mental Health Promotion
• HNN320, The Discipline of Nursing: Contemporary Issues
and Trends
• HNN325, Care of the Hospitalised Patient with Complex
Needs (Clinical Placement 2 credit points)
• HBS108, Health Information and Data
will be eligible to apply to register as a nurse in Australia.
IELTS Centre
Deakin University has its own IELTS testing centre, conveniently
located at the Melbourne Burwood campus, where DUELI is
based. You can also take a test, visit www.deakin.edu.au/ielts
for more information.
Extra services and support (including airport
pick-up)
Before, during and after the Bachelor of Nursing a range
of services is provided to all students. Students arriving in
Australia for the first time can be met and picked up at the
airport, free of charge, and taken to the Deakin University
campus or their accommodation. During their degree program,
students can attend seminars on applying for registration as
a nurse in Australia, applying for a job in Australia, resume
preparation and interviewing skills.
Dedicated Nursing and Midwifery School
The Deakin School of Nursing and Midwifery is internationally
renowned and distinguishes itself through world leading
research and education programs. Within the School, student
support staff help international students settle in Australia and
enjoy their stay and studies.
Bachelor of Nursing offered at three locations
The Bachelor of Nursing is offered at three Deakin campuses:
• Melbourne Burwood campus
• Geelong Waterfront campus
• Warrnambool campus
All campuses combine Deakin’s traditional values of excellence
in teaching and research with a vibrant and diverse culture.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available to students in residential villages
at all campuses. Alternative accommodation options are
available off campus and through the Student Life’s Off-Campus
Housing Service (OCHS) who assist students in finding private
accommodation. Visit www.deakin.edu.au/houseme for more
information.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
deakin.edu.au
Credit Transfer and Recognition (CTR)
Deakin recognises your previous studies and provides CTR
towards the Bachelor of Nursing. If you are a Filipino registered
nurse, you can complete the six units listed above in two
trimesters and be eligible to apply to register as a nurse in
Australia immediately after completing your degree.
Deakin English language school (DUELI)
Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) is one of
Australia’s leading English language centres and has offered
full-time intensive language programs to International students
since 1988. If you meet the academic entry requirement but
not the English language requirements, you can study at DUELI,
which offers a dedicated English for Nursing course. Note: IELTS
7.0/7.0 is required to register as a nurse in Australia.
STUDYING IN AUSTRALIA
SHILLA KRIZ
VILLAMENA-
LANCASTER
Shilla says studying Nursing has
enabled her to care for others
while also being rewarding
in so many ways. “Deakin
offers outstanding learning
opportunities and catered for
my educational requirements. It provided me the chance
to engage in clinical placements which allowed me first-
hand insight into the practical application of my studies and
employ my skills in the real working environment.”
“The staff at Deakin were very accommodating and
enhanced my learning experience ensuring as an
International student, my study needs were met on every
level.” Shilla says the extensive services the university offers
play a big part in achieving a successful career.
Number 2 in Australia in nursing programs
Deakin’s nursing programs are ranked number 2 in Australia
for student satisfaction by graduates completing the 2012
Australian Graduate Survey (AGS). The AGS is an annual survey
of graduates from Australian higher education institutions who
completed an award course.
DUELI placement test
Deakin also offers its own English language test as an
alternative for entry to the degree program.