RMIT Nursing Course Progression Pathways

Secure a pathway for students to enter RMIT's nursing program: Foundation + Nursing package courses

As nursing becomes one of the most popular and in-demand majors in Australia, RMIT has specially launched a safe and systematic advancement pathway for students who have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent education, helping them smoothly enter RMIT's highly competitive nursing program.

Through RMIT's Foundation course, students can systematically develop academic abilities and comprehensive qualities before formally pursuing a nursing degree, achieving seamless transition.

I. Advancement Options

• Option A: One-year Foundation + Three-year Bachelor of Nursing
• Option B: One-year Foundation + Two-year Diploma of Nursing

These package courses provide students with a competitive advantage, allowing them to secure spots in advance before direct admission competition begins.

II. Reasons to Choose RMIT Foundation + Nursing

• Advancement Guarantee: After completing the Foundation and meeting the progression requirements, students can directly advance to RMIT's nursing courses.
• Time Advantage: Enter university studies early, reducing uncertainty caused by Year 12 results or admission restrictions.
• Credit Articulation: For students who choose to study the Diploma first, RMIT provides clear advancement and credit reduction pathways, allowing them to continue into the Bachelor of Nursing.
• High-Quality Teaching Facilities: Students can learn in simulation labs and real clinical environments; RMIT has close industry partnerships, ensuring high-quality teaching.
• Guaranteed Clinical Placement Opportunities: Students will gain practical experience in medical institutions in urban and remote areas, accumulating real vocational skills.

III. Foundation Language Requirements (must meet AHPRA nursing registration standards)

• IELTS (Academic): Overall score no less than 7.0, with no less than 7.0 in listening, speaking, reading, and no less than 6.5 in writing;
• PTE Academic: Overall score no less than 66, with no less than 66 in listening, reading, speaking, and no less than 56 in writing;
• Or provide other equivalent English scores recognized by AHPRA.

IV. Recruitment Advice

• Introduce this advancement pathway to students who have not yet met the direct admission requirements for Year 12;
• Emphasize the advantages of securing nursing spots in advance;
• Confirm that students have met the English score requirements before Foundation enrollment;
• Complete the application submission as early as possible.

Secure your student’s pathway to Nursing at RMIT with Foundation + Nursing packages

With nursing becoming one of the most in-demand study areas in Australia, we’re keen to highlight a secure and structured pathway into RMIT’s highly sought-after nursing programs for students who have completed Australian Year 11 (or equivalent).

By starting in RMIT’s Foundation year, students can build the academic and soft skills they need and then move seamlessly into their nursing qualification of choice.

Option A: 1‑year Foundation + 3‑year Bachelor of Nursing

Option B: 1‑year Foundation + 2‑year Diploma of Nursing

These packages offer a competitive edge — helping your students lock in their spot ahead of direct-entry competition.

Why choose RMIT Foundation + Nursing?

Guaranteed pathway: On satisfying progression requirements, the Foundation program gives a direct progression into RMIT Nursing degrees.

Strategic timing: Students begin their university journey earlier, reducing uncertainty around Year 12 results and university selection bottlenecks.

Diplomas with articulation: For those who choose the Diploma first, strong pathways and credit arrangements exist to move into our Bachelor of Nursing.

Access to RMIT’s high-quality nursing teaching facilities: Simulated labs, clinical practice environments, and strong industry partnerships.

Guaranteed, real-world clinical placements: Students will gain hands-on experience in a variety of health settings, including metropolitan and rural locations.

To ensure students are eligible upon entry into the Foundation year, they must already meet AHPRA’s English proficiency requirement at the time of Foundation entry:

IELTS (academic module): Minimum overall score of 7 with a minimum score of 7 in listening, reading, speaking and 6.5 in writing

PTE Academic: minimum overall score 66, with no communication band less than 66 in Listening / Reading / Speaking, and 56 in Writing

Or equivalent scores in other accepted tests