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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
470 Bourke Street, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Student Information
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Eligibility
Entry requirements (non year 12) Admission criteria for applicants currently year 12 and recent secondary graduates (past two years)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English.
Pre-requisities;
Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level or above, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as Federation Access Studies (FAST).
Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study
Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience
Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this course. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway course such as Federation Access Studies (FAST). Applicants who have not met the entry criteria through their academic studies can have their work experience considered. Applicants need to have completed secondary school and have at least 2 years FTE work experience.
English language requirements Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
Extra requirements Essential requirements for enrolment and graduation
Working with children check Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information click here
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Academic Writing
Introduction to Tertiary Studies
Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Midwifery 1
Common Questions
Yes, Federation University offers TAFE-to-higher-education pathways where completing a diploma can provide credit towards a related bachelor degree, allowing you to transition more easily into undergraduate study.
The amount of credit varies by course. For example, the Diploma of Nursing provides 120 credit points towards the Bachelor of Nursing, and the Diploma of Business (Higher Education) provides 120 credit points towards relevant bachelor degrees. You can check specific credit amounts using the credit search tool in the course finder.
Most undergraduate units (subjects) are worth 15 credit points, and a one-year, full-time study load is equal to 120 credit points.
If the course you're considering is not listed in the pathway table, Federation University recommends checking the course finder and doing a credit search to see what credit points may be awarded.
Yes, Federation University states that through their pathway options you can work your way up from a Certificate II and end up with two complete qualifications.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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