Get the clinical understanding and confidence to care for people of all ages while building valuable expertise in psychological science with La Trobe's Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science.

 

Learn from leading clinicians and academics and gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art simulation labs. Move into real-world environments in hospitals and healthcare agencies in your first year, reaping the benefits of our long-standing partnerships with top-tier health providers like Austin Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital and Bendigo Health.

 

By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will:

• develop valuable expertise in cognitive, developmental, social, abnormal, clinical and health psychology
• know how to to evaluate and interpret information used in psychological assessment and interventions
• build a strong foundation in acute care, chronic illness, Indigenous health, mental health, rehabilitation, community and emergency care, biosciences and research
• gain in-demand employability skills in leadership, time management, critical thinking and communication
• benefit from placements with our partners, preparing you to step into employment once you graduate
• graduate ready to apply to become a registered nurse (RN) and take your first steps to becoming a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).