Deakin University - Geelong Waterfront
Deakin University - Geelong Waterfront

1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

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

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

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 students' 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.

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.

Graduate with solid clinical experience and the knowledge and skills to comprehensively care for patients and their families.

With so much diversity and growth in the healthcare sector, students will be in the best position to follow their interests and shape their future. The nursing component of students' degree provides eligibility to become a registered nurse through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Similarly, the psychology stream of students' degree is recognized by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and is accredited by the Australian Psychological Society (APAC). This is the first step in students' journey to becoming a qualified psychologist.

To progress students' career in psychology, an approved fourth year of psychology study will allow them to apply for provisional registration with the PsyBA and seek associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society. In order to gain full registration, provisional psychologists must then complete a further two years of supervised practice, or a minimum of two years of postgraduate study.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

7

Writing

7

Listening

7

Speaking

7

Reading

65

Writing

65

Listening

65

Speaking

65

Program Intakes

Open date

March 11, 2026

Submission deadline

January 19, 2027

Open date

March 11, 2027

Submission deadline

January 19, 2028

Cost and Duration

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year double bachelor's degree

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$37200 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Coverage Fee: $653 per year