Monash University

Monash University is one of Australia's largest research universities, based in Melbourne. Its Bachelor of Nursing (course code M2006) combines nursing study with clinical practice and is open to international students. Here is what Indian students should know for 2027-28.

Key facts for 2027-28

Location	Melbourne, Australia
Founded	1958
Type	Public research university
Programme	Bachelor of Nursing (M2006)
Duration	Usually 3 years full time (confirm for your intake)
Intake	Check 2027-28 intakes on the course page

Always check fees, dates and rules for your intake on the official university website before you apply or pay.

About Monash University

Monash was founded in 1958 and is named after Sir John Monash, an Australian engineer and military leader. It is a member of Australia's Group of Eight research universities and has campuses in Melbourne and overseas. Its Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is one of the largest in Australia.

The Bachelor of Nursing

The Bachelor of Nursing prepares you to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (through Ahpra). It combines:

• Theory: anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, health assessment, mental health, chronic illness, and ethics and law.
• Simulation: practising skills in clinical labs with manikins and simulated patients.
• Clinical placements: supervised practice in hospitals, aged care and community settings across Victoria.

Monash's international course page sets out the qualification and English entry conditions. Confirm the campus, current duration and placement arrangements for your chosen intake. The separate Nursing Honours course has different entry requirements.

Why students consider Monash

• A highly ranked research university with a strong health faculty.
• Clinical placements in Victoria's health services.
• A pathway to registration as a nurse in Australia.
• Life in Melbourne, with a large Indian community.

Things to think about carefully

• High English requirements for nursing.
• Significant tuition and living costs.
• Placements may be outside central Melbourne and at different hours.

Entry requirements

Expect requirements for Class 12 results at the level Monash lists for Indian applicants, plus English scores. For registration later, the NMBA's English standard is high (for example, IELTS Academic 7 in each band, or equivalent). You will also need immunisations, a police check and a working with children check before placements.

Fees and costs

International tuition is charged per year in Australian dollars. Ask Monash for the 2027-28 fee. Add Overseas Student Health Cover, accommodation, food, transport, placement travel, uniforms and books. The student visa needs proof of funds.

Life in Melbourne

Melbourne is Australia's second-largest city, known for its coffee culture, sport, arts and multicultural food. It has one of the largest Indian communities in Australia. Trams, trains and buses connect the suburbs. The weather changes quickly, with cool winters and hot spells in summer. There are direct flights between Melbourne and Indian cities.

Studying and working

Student visa holders can work limited hours during study periods. Many nursing students work as assistants in nursing or in aged care to gain experience, but study and placements must come first.

A typical week

A typical week as a Monash nursing student mixes lectures and tutorials, skills sessions in clinical labs and self-study. In placement blocks, you work rostered shifts in a hospital or community service in Victoria, guided by a clinical educator. Many students also join the Monash nursing society and peer support groups, which help with study and friendships.

Becoming a registered nurse in Australia, step by step

1. Complete an approved Bachelor of Nursing, including all clinical placement hours.
2. Meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's English language standard, if your earlier education does not exempt you.
3. Apply to Ahpra for registration as a registered nurse, with proof of identity, your qualification and criminal history checks.
4. Once registered, apply for graduate nurse programmes, which many hospitals run for new nurses in their first year.

Graduate programmes are competitive, so build a good record on placements and ask your university's careers team for help with applications.

Before you apply to Monash University

Check the language level you need for both the course and nursing registration, and confirm the entry rules for Indian school certificates. If you want to work as a nurse in India later, you will need equivalency from the Indian Nursing Council, so keep your syllabus, transcripts and clinical-hour records from the first year. Our Nursing abroad guide covers eligibility, registration and careers in detail.

2027-28 intake timeline

• Now – early 2027: take IELTS or PTE and check which intakes the course offers.
• Early 2027: apply for a July 2027 start (if offered). For February 2028, apply by mid-to-late 2027.
• After the offer: accept, pay the deposit, receive your CoE, buy OSHC and apply for the subclass 500 visa.

Related guides

For the bigger picture beyond Monash University, read these guides:

• Nursing in Australia: living costs, visa, climate, student life and the full admission process in Australia.
• Nursing abroad guide: eligibility, recognition in India, costs and choosing a country.
• Compare other universities by country, course and city.

How PSP Education can help

PSP Education has guided Indian students since 1992 and can help you decide whether Monash University suits you and apply before the 2027-28 deadlines. Book a free counselling session using the form on this page.

Summary and official sources

Monash University’s Bachelor of Nursing combines nursing study with clinical practice. Its international course information sets out qualification and English entry conditions. Confirm the campus, current duration and placement arrangements for your chosen intake; the separate Nursing Honours course has different entry requirements.

Courses and official information

• Bachelor of Nursing (M2006). Official programme information. Explore this course.

Visit the official university website for current admission rules, fees and application dates.

For nursing practice in India, check the Indian Nursing Council’s foreign qualification equivalency process and the relevant registration requirements.