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.
