University of Victoria - Melbourne Campus Update

Please see the following updates from Victoria University's Melbourne campus.

1. Bachelor of Nursing

The February intake is now full; however, we still have a separate quota reserved for VTAC students. The following options are available:

• All new applications will be automatically assessed for the April intake, with a course start date of April 27.
• There are still a few spots available for the Bachelor of Health Science for the February intake, with admission based on a ranking system. Successful applicants will first receive an offer for the Bachelor of Health Science; after passing the remaining courses in the same semester and meeting the IELTS requirements, they can apply for an internal transfer to the Bachelor of Nursing (HBNB).
• Internal transfers are offered twice a year: in February and July.
• If unsuccessful this time, students can apply again in the next semester.

2. Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

(Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education)

Spots are still available; but I strongly recommend that students accept their offers as soon as possible, as places are filling up quickly.

3. 30% VTAC Scholarship for Degree Programs - February 2026 Intake

• VTAC students enrolling in the February 2026 intake are eligible for a 30% scholarship.
• Students who have not yet met the English requirements and need to take the VU ELICOS language course will still be eligible for the 30% scholarship after officially entering the degree program in 2026.
• The specific terms and conditions of the scholarship can be viewed via the link here

4. Master of Applied Research

Mitchell Institute (OP)

This course still has spots available. Applicants must choose one of the following five key research areas.
Successful applicants will be matched with a dedicated supervisor from the Mitchell Institute, who will provide guidance and supervision throughout the research project.

Research areas include:

1. Participation of equity groups in higher education
2. Comparison of participation pathways in STEM disciplines versus social sciences and humanities
3. Research on pathways into higher education for diverse learners
4. Study on qualifications leading to careers in early childhood education
5. Exploratory research on low socioeconomic status indices in higher education

Entry requirements:

• Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with a Distinction average (or equivalent) in the final year;
• IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0 (or equivalent English proficiency).

I would like to provide you with an update below:

1.Bachelor of Nursing
The February intake is now full; however, we still have a separate quota reserved for VTAC students. The following options are available:

Applications will now be automatically assessed for the April intake, with a start date of 27 April.

We still have a small quota available for the Bachelor of Health Science for the February intake. Selection is based on the ranking system. Successful applicants will receive an offer to commence in Health Science, with the opportunity to internally transfer to Bachelor of Nursing (HBNB) upon passing the remaining subjects in the semester and meeting the IELTS requirement.

• Internal transfers are offered twice a year (February and July).
• If students are not successful, they may apply again in the following semester.
• 2.Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  We still have quota available; however, I strongly recommend that students accept their offers promptly, as places are filling quickly.
• 3.30% VTAC Scholarship for degree course – February 2026 Intake
• VTAC students commencing in the February 2026 intake are eligible for a 30% scholarship. Students who do not yet meet the English requirements and need to undertake VU’s ELICOS package will still be eligible for the 30% scholarship once they commence their degree in 2026.
  The scholarship terms and conditions can be found here.
• 4.Master of Applied research with Mitchelle Institute- op
• We still have quota for this course. Applicants will be required to select one of the five key research areas listed below. Successful candidates will be matched with a dedicated supervisor from the Mitchelle Institute, who will provide guidance and oversight throughout the project.
• Project 1: Participation in higher education among equity groups
• Project 2: Participation in STEM vs. Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines
• Project 3: Pathways into higher education for diverse learners
• Project 4: Qualifications leading to careers in early childhood education
• Project 5: Exploration of individual low-socioeconomic status index in higher education
• Entry Criteria:
• - Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with an average grade of Distinction (or equivalent) in the final year.
• - IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent