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:

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*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$41,750 (2027 total indicative)

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
Bundoora

How to apply

Semester 1, 2027

When you are ready to apply copy the relevant code below.

Whether you can apply via VTAC or Direct to RMIT depends on your previous study experience. You can find the VTAC or Direct course codes below which you will need to copy and paste into your applicable application system.

Direct RMIT application

Apply direct to RMIT if you:

  • have not yet commenced a VTAC application, and
  • you are not currently studying Year 12, and
  • are applying to only one program, or
  • have held a place in an RMIT program in the past year. 

VTAC application

Apply through VTAC if you:

  • are ineligible to apply direct to RMIT.

Make note of the relevant VTAC or RMIT code before you apply

Copy the relevant code to help you find the program or program plan on VTAC or RMIT.  If you are eligible to apply via The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), copy and paste the VTAC code into VTAC CourseSearch.

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How to apply

Direct RMIT international applications

Apply for on-campus study via the online Application Portal for international students.

Make note of the relevant RMIT and CRICOS codes before you apply

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

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
3200272334
110709C
Plan code
C5417
VTAC Code
3200272334
CRICOS
110709C
Diploma of Nursing
C5417
3200372334
110709C
Plan code
C5417
VTAC Code
3200372334
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 3 August 2026
Timely close - Direct applicants 18 December 2026
Timely close - VTAC applicants* 18 December 2026
Selection task cut-off date - Direct applicants 18 December 2026
Offer Round 1 From 21 December 2026
Offer Round 2 From 11 January 2027
Offer Round 3 From 25 January 2027
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.

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

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study 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 TBC
Timely close^ TBC June 2026
Selection task cut off date TBC June 2026
Offer Round 1 From TBC June 2027
Offer Round 2 From TBC June 2027
Offer Round 3 From TBC June 2027
Midyear Orientation 5-9 July 2027
Semester 2 classes begin 12 July 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.

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 10 February 2027
Acceptance deadline 12 February 2027
Orientation week 1-5 February 2027
Semester 1 classes begin 8 February 2027

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 3 February.
  3. Applicants who are required to attend an interview with International Admissions must attend an interview by 7 January and accept their offers by 11 January.
  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
Mid-year Orientation 12-16 July 2027
Semester 2 classes begin 19 July 2027

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

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