School of Nursing and Midwifery

The School of Nursing and Midwifery was established in 1987 and has grown to be one of the largest nursing schools in Australia. We are ranked #16 in the world for nursing^* and our school’s research is recognised as well above world standard^{^} with a focus on improving health care quality and patient safety, through the Centre for Quality and Patient Safety (QPS).

Study with us

Clinical placements begin in Trimester 1 of your first undergraduate year and continue throughout your course in every trimester. They provide extensive opportunities to develop and consolidate your learning, and are undertaken in various metropolitan, regional and rural health care settings under the supervision of qualified practitioners.

You have the opportunity to choose from a variety of health care organisations, including, but not limited to:

Choose from local and regional Victorian healthcare organisations or take advantage of our global partnerships and study abroad.

Deakin’s partnership networks with health care organisations give you access to a wide variety of health care environments and clinical learning experiences. You can complete the majority of your placements within one organisation or gain experience in different hospitals and settings – the choice is yours!

Deakin students engage in multidisciplinary learning. For example, our nursing students learn with students from a range of other health disciplines, including medicine, social work, occupational therapy and dietetics. This experience introduces you to working in multidisciplinary teams and helps you to develop an understanding of the expertise and roles of different health professionals.

Our research focuses on improving health care quality and patient safety. We have a range of research projects conducted through the Centre of Quality and Patient Safety (QPS). These projects focus on a number of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards. Particular standards in which we have conducted research include: healthcare-associated infection, medication safety, comprehensive care, including pressure injuries, communicating for safety and recognising and responding to acute deterioration.

Our projects encompass the importance of partnering with consumers.

Deakin’s School of Nursing and Midwifery welcomes applications from overseas academics and PhD candidates to come and research with us. Visitors are able to work on meaningful projects with Deakin researchers, expand their international networks and contribute to our vibrant research culture.