Our pathways finder helps you to discover all the opportunities available to you, so you can walk away with an achievable plan to make your dream course a reality.
Before exploring your pathways to study, please select the kind of applicant you are via the tabs below. If you have graduated from Year 12 in the last two years, you are considered a recent Year 12 student. If you're unsure, learn more about your applicant type.
Based on last year's rankings, your ATAR doesn't quite meet the requirements for this course. But that doesn't mean it's out of reach - ATARs can change from year to year, and there are plenty of other pathways to make your study goals a reality.
If your Year 12 studies have been affected by difficult circumstances or disadvantage, you may be eligible for Deakin's Equity schemes and scholarships program, formerly known as the Special Entry Access Scheme, which can help boost your aggregate score. Alternatively, you can follow an alternate pathway to your dream course:
Currently, bachelor degrees at Deakin require a minimum ATAR of 50. But that doesn't mean you can't plan for the future. Many Deakin courses recognise workplace experience, so you could seek to gain industry skills and knowledge by entering the workforce and apply for university at a later date. Or, if you want to continue studying, you can follow an alternate pathway to your dream course:
This course is available at the locations indicated above. You can choose from our range of locations across Victoria depending on your preferences and ATAR - giving you the freedom to follow a study path best-suited to your circumstances.
Based on last year's rankings, you meet the ATAR requirements for this course. Your next step is to visit the course page to check you meet any additional entry requirements. Then, you can confidently begin your application.
If your Year 12 studies have been affected by difficult circumstances or disadvantage, you may be eligible for Deakin's Equity schemes and scholarships program, formerly known as the Special Entry Access Scheme, which can help boost your aggregate score. Alternatively, you may be able to gain entry to your preferred campus through an alternate pathway:
ATAR: Eligible ATAR is based on 2026 early and first round VTAC offers, including relevant adjustment factors. ATAR requirements for 2027 are currently unknown. Please use past ATAR only for guidance, as ATAR is subject to increase or decrease. N/A: Course is not available at this location. NP: Course is available at this location, but the ATAR is not published. New: Course is available at this location, but the ATAR will not be available until next year
If you meet one of the minimum course entry requirements below, you can start your application right away. There may be additional course requirements, including English language criteria, so be sure to check the eligibility criteria on the course page before applying. If you don't meet the requirements, you could still achieve your study goals by following an alternate pathway or browsing similar courses.
VET Study
Successfully complete any of the following:
- a Certificate IV in a related discipline
- a Diploma in any discipline*
- 50% completion of a Diploma in a related discipline*
*not applicable to a Deakin College diploma
Higher education study
Successful completion of relevant study, equivalent to at least two Deakin University units, at an accredited higher education institution.
Relevant work or life experience and/or test
Either of the following:
- work or life experience that demonstrates your readiness for this course, as assessed by our admissions team
- completion of a STAT, which is an aptitude test assessing a range of competencies considered important for university study.
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Many students who have completed a diploma or advanced diploma will be eligible for recognition for their study. Find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) at Deakin University.
Guaranteed RPL
Students who have successfully completed HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing at any Australian TAFE are eligible for 8cp* of guaranteed RPL.
* cp = credit point
RPL is correct at the time of publishing for the listed diploma and bachelor degree. Course changes and availability may impact RPL in the future. Once you have accepted your Deakin offer and are enrolling, we strongly urge you to make an appointment with a Student Adviser at Student Central.
Entry Pathways
Successfully completing the qualifications below will elevate your Deakin application, but won't guarantee entry. You should support your application with details of your study results. You'll need to provide proof of completing your qualification within the last five years and show you have registered with NMBA.
Guaranteed RPL
Eligible diplomas are below, students will receive guaranteed RPL upon successful completion:
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing - 8cp*
* cp = credit point
RPL is correct at the time of publishing for the listed diploma and bachelor degree. Course changes and availability may impact RPL in the future. Once you have accepted your Deakin offer and are enrolling, we strongly urge you to make an appointment with a Student Adviser at Student Central.
Successfully completing the qualifications below will elevate your Deakin application, but won't guarantee entry. You should support your application with details of your study results. You'll need to provide proof of completing your qualification within the last five years and show you have registered with NMBA.
Guaranteed RPL
Eligible diplomas are below, students will receive guaranteed RPL upon successful completion:
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing - 8cp* RPL
* cp = credit point
RPL is correct at the time of publishing for the listed diploma and bachelor degree. Course changes and availability may impact RPL in the future. Once you have accepted your Deakin offer and are enrolling, we strongly urge you to make an appointment with a Student Adviser at Student Central.
Successfully completing the qualifications below will elevate your Deakin application, but won't guarantee entry. You should support your application with details of your study results. You'll need to provide proof of completing your qualification within the last five years and show you have registered with NMBA.
Guaranteed RPL
Eligible diplomas are below, students will receive guaranteed RPL upon successful completion:
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing - 8cp* RPL
* cp = credit point
RPL is correct at the time of publishing for the listed diploma and bachelor degree. Course changes and availability may impact RPL in the future. Once you have accepted your Deakin offer and are enrolling, we strongly urge you to make an appointment with a Student Adviser at Student Central.
Successfully completing the qualifications below will elevate your Deakin application, but won't guarantee entry. You should support your application with details of your study results. You'll need to provide proof of completing your qualification within the last five years and show you have registered with NMBA.
Guaranteed RPL
Eligible diplomas are below, students will receive guaranteed RPL upon successful completion:
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing - 8cp* RPL
* cp = credit point
RPL is correct at the time of publishing for the listed diploma and bachelor degree. Course changes and availability may impact RPL in the future. Once you have accepted your Deakin offer and are enrolling, we strongly urge you to make an appointment with a Student Adviser at Student Central.
Successfully completing the qualifications below will elevate your Deakin application, but won't guarantee entry. You should support your application with details of your study results. You'll need to provide proof of completing your qualification within the last five years and show you have registered with NMBA.
Eligible diplomas are below, students will receive guaranteed RPL upon successful completion:
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing - 8cp* RPL
* cp = credit point
RPL is correct at the time of publishing for the listed diploma and bachelor degree. Course changes and availability may impact RPL in the future. Once you have accepted your Deakin offer and are enrolling, we strongly urge you to make an appointment with a Student Adviser at Student Central.
Upon successful completion of the outlined diploma, course entry is guaranteed at the Warrnambool campus. Proof of completion in the last 5 years and registration with NMBA is required.
Course entry at Melbourne Burwood and Geelong Waterfront campuses is not guaranteed. You should support your application with details of your study results. You'll need to provide proof of completing your qualification within the last five years and provide a copy of your NMBA registration.
Guaranteed RPL
Eligible diplomas are below, students will also receive guaranteed RPL upon successful completion:
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing - 8cp* RPL
If you've completed the Diploma of Nursing in the last 5 years at South West TAFE, Email us and we can email you the application form link.
* cp = credit point
RPL is correct at the time of publishing for the listed diploma and bachelor degree. Course changes and availability may impact RPL in the future. Once you have accepted your Deakin offer and are enrolling, we strongly urge you to make an appointment with a Student Adviser at Student Central.
Successfully completing the qualifications below will elevate your Deakin application, but won't guarantee entry. You should support your application with details of your study results. You'll need to provide proof of completing your qualification within the last five years and show you have registered with NMBA.
Guaranteed RPL
Eligible diplomas are below, students will receive guaranteed RPL upon successful completion:
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing - 8cp* RPL
* cp = credit point
RPL is correct at the time of publishing for the listed diploma and bachelor degree. Course changes and availability may impact RPL in the future. Once you have accepted your Deakin offer and are enrolling, we strongly urge you to make an appointment with a Student Adviser at Student Central.
Successfully completing the qualifications below will elevate your Deakin application, but won't guarantee entry. You should support your application with details of your study results. You'll need to provide proof of completing your qualification within the last five years and show you have registered with NMBA.
Guaranteed RPL
Eligible diplomas are below, students will receive guaranteed RPL upon successful completion:
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing - 8cp*
* cp = credit point
RPL is correct at the time of publishing for the listed diploma and bachelor degree. Course changes and availability may impact RPL in the future. Once you have accepted your Deakin offer and are enrolling, we strongly urge you to make an appointment with a Student Adviser at Student Central.
If you are unable to study at a Deakin partner TAFE, you can choose to undertake similar study at another TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Applications from these institutions do not guarantee entry to Deakin, so be sure to boost your application with your study results.
Many students who have completed a diploma or advanced diploma will be eligible for recognition for their study. Find out more about recognition of prior learning (RPL) at Deakin University. For more information about non Deakin partner TAFEs and RTOs, visit myskills.gov.au.
Guaranteed RPL
Students who have successfully completed HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing at any Australian TAFE are eligible for 8cp* of guaranteed RPL.
* cp = credit point
RPL is correct at the time of publishing for the listed diploma and bachelor degree. Course changes and availability may impact RPL in the future. Once you have accepted your Deakin offer and are enrolling, we strongly urge you to make an appointment with a Student Adviser at Student Central.
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