Want to become a qualified midwife, supporting the wellbeing of pregnant women and babies? The Bachelor of Midwifery is the program you need to practice midwifery in Australia and obtain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). You’ll also require 880 hours of clinical placement. The degree covers: midwifery practice, anatomy and physiology during pregnancy and childbirth, breastfeeding, pharmacology and microbiology, perinatal mental health, complex pregnancies, caring for newborns, public health strategies, indigenous women and babies, midwifery leadership, research projects, and more. Enquire now for admissions criteria, midwifery registration and career outcomes, and universities near you that offer the Bachelor of Midwifery.
Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Midwifery vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Bachelor of Midwifery will prepare you for the following roles.
A Midwife is a nurse with special training in treating pregnant women and babies. You might support women during their pregnancy and assist in the...
A Clinical Midwifery Specialist provides advanced care to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period. You may work i...
A Midwifery Educator trains and mentors future midwives, providing both theoretical and practical knowledge in a clinical or academic setting. You...
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