University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAre you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking to become a midwife? Our hands-on Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) just might be the answer. By studying a Bachelor of Midwifery in Australia with UniSQ, you will receive broad experience in all care contexts in accordance with ANMAC Standards, including Indigenous health and human rights.
Gain over 1200 hours of clinical experience during Semesters 1 and 2 within a range of settings such as hospitals, family planning clinics, community health, and home visiting.
Under the supervision of a registered midwife you will experience the continuity of care of a minimum of 10 women throughout their pregnancy. You will experience placements in birth suites, antenatal clinics, postnatal and neonatal units.
You have the opportunity to do a rural placement with the Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry), and be supported by a midwife facilitator, Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH). Find out what’s involved in the placement process and what opportunities and support UniSQ and SQRH offer for rural and away placements.
Delivery mode
University of Southern Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Distance
Learn independently with online resources in a flexible and convenient environment.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Be a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with a bachelor degree in nursing, or equivalent. (You will be required to provide a certified copy of your Bachelor of Nursing degree, or equivalent.)
Provide evidence of current registration as a nurse with a Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) certificate.
Interview with Midwifery degree representative/s and a service provider representative to demonstrate ability to commit to the requirements of the degree.
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of Category 4 - IELTS 7.0, or equivalent score. If you do not meet the English language requirements you will be required to submit a formal English language test result that meets the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)'s minimal requirements prior to degree entry.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) will prepare you for the following roles.
Midwife
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...
Clinical Midwifery Specialist
A Clinical Midwifery Specialist provides advanced care to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period. You may work i...
Lactation Consultant
A Lactation Consultant supports mothers and babies in breastfeeding practices, ensuring they receive the best possible care during the breastfeedin...
Midwifery Educator
A Midwifery Educator trains and mentors future midwives, providing both theoretical and practical knowledge in a clinical or academic setting. You...
Nurse Midwife
A Nurse Midwife provides care and support to women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. You might work in hospitals, birthin...
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