Undergrad nursing and midwifery students vote Deakin top of the class
Media release
For the second year running, Deakin nursing and midwifery students have voted their university experience number one in Victoria.
Results from the annual Student Experience Survey reveal students enrolled in Deakin's Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery undergraduate courses identified Deakin number one in five out of six of the quality indicators, including overall experience, teaching quality, learning resources, student support, skills development.
Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Professor Nikki Phillips, said the results were due to the outstanding work by academics, professional and clinical staff ensuring Deakin nursing and midwifery students were well prepared for the workplace.
"This data tells us that from a student experience perspective we are exceptional," Professor Phillips said.
"This is terrific acknowledgment of the effort made to ensure a great overall student experience, with high quality teaching and learning resources, from online work to the hands-on learning opportunities in our simulation centres.
"Not only do our students have a great experience while they are studying, but they are also highly regarded by our clinical partners across the state.
"More than 50 health services support our students for their placement opportunities, and we receive fantastic feedback from our partners. They tell us our undergraduate students are highly regarded."
The Student Experience Survey is the largest survey of current higher education students in Australia. It is one of the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) surveys that are funded by the Australian Government's Department of Education and involve Australia's 42 universities and 90 or so non-university higher education providers.
Professor Phillips said the QILT graduate outcomes survey also ranked Deakin's graduate nurses and midwives highly.
"Our employability is also ranked number one in the State which is a very positive outcome for our students. Our clinical partners value our students, and our graduates are equally highly sought after."
Professor Phillips encouraged anyone interested in learning more about studying nursing and midwifery at Deakin to come along to Deakin Open Day at the Geelong Waterfront Campus on Sunday 20 August or the Melbourne Burwood Campus on Sunday 27 August.
Find more information and registration details here: Deakin Open Day
