Diploma of Nursing

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent ). Minimum age requirement You must be at least 18 years of age by the commencement date. All applicants: If you have not completed Year 12 (or equivalent), you may choose to sit a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Multiple Choice in order to be considered for this course. Applicants who wish to supplement their academic record may also choose to sit the STAT Multiple Choice. STAT Multiple Choice applicants must meet the eligibility requirements. You must be at least 18 years of age by the commencement date of the course. You must meet the English language requirements. See the ‘Selection tasks’ and ‘English language requirements’ headings for further information. The requirements listed under 'Additional information' are required both for the completion of the course and for recommendation for registration to AHPRA post qualification. By applying for this course you agree that you have read, understood and will meet the inherent requirements, immunisation and compliance requirements, and professional compliance requirements. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks You must complete and submit the Diploma of Nursing selection task. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Semester 1, 2027 Semester 2, 2027 Semester 1, 2027 Semester 1, 2027 Selection task dates For direct applicants If you are applying direct to RMIT, you must complete and submit your direct application. The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application. Applicant type Register and submit the selection task by Direct applicants 18 December 2026 Apply now and submit your selection task Selection task requirements The selection task requires that you must acknowledge that you have read and understood the inherent requirements and additional information for this diploma. You must also provide evidence of meeting the required English proficiency level prior to entry as outlined in the English language requirements. Semester 2, 2027 Semester 2, 2027 Selection task details and submission dates will be available early March 2027. English language requirements The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requires all applicants for the Diploma of Nursing to provide evidence of meeting the required English proficiency level prior to entry. See the NMBA website for details. Applicants can meet the English proficiency level for entry into the program by: Option 1: Submitting a declaration that English is your primary language. Primary language can be defined as the language mainly used for reading, writing, listening and speaking and the language best known and most comfortable with. You must also have attended and satisfactorily completed at least 6 years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English. At least 2 years of this education must have been between grades 7 and 12. This education must have been completed in one or more of the following recognised countries: Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Australia The Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda British Indian Ocean Territory Canada Cayman Islands Dominica Falkland Islands Gibraltar Grenada Guernsey Guyana Isle of Man Jamaica Jersey Malta New Zealand Republic of Ireland Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha St Kitts and Nevis St Lucia St Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago United Kingdom United States of America US Virgin Islands. Option 2: Achieving the required minimum scores in one of the English language tests as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA) English language skills registration standard . Ranking Entry into this qualification is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus 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. Applicants are advised to upload evidence of any complete or partially completed qualification(s) along with an official transcript of results. If you have been selected for a place, please refer to the offer letter for acceptance and enrolment deadlines. Please refer to the important dates for Semester 1, 202 7 to confirm offer round dates. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 50% (see calculator below). You must be at least 18 years of age by the commencement date of the program. Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies course or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades. Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted. Entry score calculator Select a study location* Select study location Bangladesh Cambodia Canada China Colombia Denmark Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Kenya Kuwait Malaysia Mauritius Mexico Nepal New Zealand Nigeria Norway Pakistan Saudi Arabia Scotland Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom USA Vietnam Other country Philippines Select a qualification gained* Select qualification gained Go Minimum Score Required Don’t meet the requirements? Learn about your pathway options Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration : IELTS (academic module): Minimum overall score of 7 with a minimum score of 7 in listening, reading, speaking and 6.5 in writing OET: Minimum score of 350 in listening, 360 in reading, 350 in writing and 360 in speaking PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 63 with a minimum score of 58 in listening, 59 in reading, 60 in writing and 76 in speaking TOEFL (Internet Based test - IBT) for Australia: Minimum total score of 91 with a minimum score of 22 in listening, 22 in reading, 23 in writing and 24 in speaking Cambridge English: C1 Advanced: Minimum overall score of 178 with a minimum score of 175 in listening, 179 in reading, 180 in writing and 194 in speaking Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency: Minimum overall score of 185 with a minimum score of 185 in listening, reading, speaking and 176 in writing. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. If you sat one of the approved tests on or before 22 April 2026 and the test is within the 2-year validity period for your course commencement date, please refer to Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration for the applicable score requirement. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . <div

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Graduates of the Diploma of Nursing can go on to work in: acute (hospital) care medical centres mental health rehabilitation palliative care aged care settings. <div