Melbourne School of Health SciencesNursing

Our vision

Our vision is to create a learning community committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and practice that contributes to global efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of society.


Our mission

To prepare internationally recognised nursing graduates for roles that enhance the health and wellbeing of society and demonstrate leadership in advancement of the discipline of nursing.


Our values

  • Produce exceptional graduates with specialised knowledge and understanding of the contribution of nursing to the health and wellbeing in a global context. Our graduates will demonstrate leadership, be attuned to cultural diversity and active in the local and global community.
  • Encourage and support the development of career researchers who make a significant contribution to improving the health of society and enhance the contribution of nurses in inter-professional approaches to complex health problems.
  • Maintain excellence and equity in nursing education by the provision of accessible quality education programs.
  • Engage with the community by providing leadership and service through relationships with organisations and participation in public discourse.
  • Forge strong international teaching, practice and research collaborations to ensure international recognition of our staff, students and alumni.
  • Promote a workplace that fosters collegiality and academic excellence amongst academic and administrative staff and students.
  • Foster strong relationships with hospital and community networks to ensure best clinical practice opportunities and research collaborations.
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