Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science (079499D)

Deakin University's Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science develops students’ understanding of human behavior and builds the skills needed to become a successful nurse. With a wealth of real-world skills gained through their clinical placements, they will graduate ready for work as a registered nurse. Students will also be eligible to pursue further study towards qualification as a registered psychologist.

This combined degree helps students understand personality, the brain, emotion, underlying mental processes and the factors that lead to changes in behavior. They will learn in purpose-built clinical simulation centers, which replicate real-world hospital and community settings with state-of-the-art equipment. Plus, students will put their knowledge to work with 800 hours of clinical placements in various metropolitan, regional and rural healthcare settings, under the supervision of qualified practitioners.

The wide range of units within the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science provides students with a scientific knowledge base for mental health practice, including psychological testing and measurement, mental health promotion and research.