Diploma of Nursing - HLT54121 - Apply

Diploma of Nursing - HLT54121 - Apply

Student type:
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

Not applicable*

Duration:
Full-time 2 years
Fees:
Fee finder*Free TAFE course
Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
Bundoora
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

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Duration:
Full-time 2 years
Fees:

AU$20,250 (2026 annual)

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
Bundoora

How to apply

Semester 2, 2026

Direct RMIT application

  • All applicants should apply direct to RMIT.

Make note of the relevant RMIT code before you apply

Copy the relevant code to help you find the program or program plan when you apply.

How to apply

Direct RMIT international applications

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Diploma of Nursing
Program code: C5417
National curriculum code: HLT54121
School: Social Care and Health
Title
Plan code
VTAC Code
CRICOS
Diploma of Nursing
C5417BU
3200272334
110709C
Plan code
C5417BU
VTAC Code
3200272334
CRICOS
110709C
Diploma of Nursing
C5417BU
110709C
Plan code
C5417BU
CRICOS
110709C
Diploma of Nursing
C5417
3200372334
110709C
Plan code
C5417
VTAC Code
3200372334
CRICOS
110709C
Diploma of Nursing
C5417
110709C
Plan code
C5417
CRICOS
110709C

Important dates

This course has a selection task requirement.

You must register and submit your selection task by the selection task cut off date.

Event or deadline Date
Applications open 10 March 2026
Timely close^ 12 June 2026
Selection task cut off date 12 June 2026
Offer Round 1 From 15 June 2026
Offer Round 2 From 22 June 2026
Offer Round 3 From 29 June 2026
Midyear Orientation 6-10 July 2026
Semester 2 classes begin 13 July 2026

Please note: Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors. Offers are made in order from highest to lowest rank until all places are filled.

If you have been selected for a place, please refer to your offer letter for acceptance and enrolment deadlines.

^Late applications may continue to be accepted after these dates if places are still available.

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

Event or deadline Date
Direct applications open TBC
VTAC applications open TBC
Timely close - Direct applicants^ TBC  
Timely close - VTAC applicants* See VTAC website
Offer Round 1 TBC
Offer Round 2
 TBC
Offer Round 3
 TBC
Orientation 1-5 February 2027
Semester 1 classes begin
 8 February 2027

Please note: Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors. Offers are made in order from highest to lowest rank until all places are filled.

If you have been selected for a place, please refer to the offer letter for acceptance and enrolment deadlines.

^Late applications may continue to be accepted after these dates if places are still available.

*You can find all important VTAC dates on the VTAC website.

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

Important dates

Applications for international students are open all year round. For further information on application and acceptance deadlines for the upcoming intake, please see the information below:

Event or deadline Date
Application deadline 15 July 2026
Acceptance deadline 17 July 2026
Mid-year Orientation 13 - 17 July 2026
Semester 2 classes begin 20 July 2026

Please note:

  1. Applicants who are required to apply for a student visa are recommended to apply and accept their offers for minimum of 4 – 8 weeks prior to program’s commencement date to allow sufficient visa processing time. For further information please see student visa application processing time.
  2. Application with selection task or credit assessment and application for change of program must be submitted by 8 July.
  3. Applicants who are required to attend an interview with International Admissions must attend an interview by 4 June and accept their offers by 8 June.
  4. Applications and Enrolments are subject to places and availability.

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

Event or deadline Date
Application deadline TBC
Acceptance deadline TBC
Orientation week 1-5 February 2027
Semester 1 classes begin 8 February 2027

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

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