Health, nursing & care industries

Begin a rewarding career in the health sector with an in-demand qualification in aged care, disability, nursing or patient transport at Victoria University.

Choose from our range of world-class health courses delivered at our Footscray, Werribee, Sunshine and St Albans Campuses. You'll practise your skills in well-equipped facilities and get the supervised experience you need to confidently apply for healthcare roles.

Why choose VU Polytechnic?

Tailored training

Our training responds directly to industry requirements. Courses are created with key partners including hospitals, disability services, and community organisations.
Simulation labs & clinics

Practise your skills in interactive simulation labs before you approach a patient. Then gain real experience in hospitals or student-run clinics, supervised by qualified staff.
Real-world learning

Train at health facilities alongside expert clinicians, and enjoy supportive clinical learning environments across the spectrum of health specialities.

VU Polytechnic is open for on-campus activity. Our priority is always the safety, health and wellbeing of our students, staff and community.

Browse health, nursing & care industries courses

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Aged care & disability

Health Services

Nursing

Paramedic

Get a taste of our aged care course

Person-centred care

Thinking of joining the aged care sector? Senior Educator, Devika Sharma takes us through what it means to provide person-centred care to residents.

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Student stories

Nursing diploma to degree

female nursing student getting practice on a mannequin

“I chose VU’s diploma pathway so I could work in nursing positions after the two-year qualification while I completed my degree. The diploma delivers a solid, practical foundation, increasing your skill level and providing a year of credit towards the degree.”
– Aariana, Diploma of Nursing HLT54115, Bachelor of Nursing

Aariana's story

Career security

Danny happily posing in scrubs, face mask and protective eyewear.

“Working at a gym did not give me confidence after going through a few lockdowns. I wanted something secure. My parents have been working as Patient Service Assistants at the Royal Melbourne Hospital for the last 20 years and inspired me to do the course during the pandemic.”
– Danny Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115

Danny's story