University of the Sunshine Coast
Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationA one-year honours program with a strong focus on clinical practice, allowing registered midwives to research contemporary health issues. You’ll develop research capabilities through coursework and a research project focused on a topic you’re passionate about. At the end of the program, you’ll have clinical practice knowledge and will be able to undertake research within a midwifery practice. Take advantage of advanced roles that develop within the health precinct on the Sunshine Coast, new maternity services and models, and increasing demand for midwifery researchers.
Delivery mode
University of the Sunshine Coast offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission Requirements:
- AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Midwifery award (or equivalent)
- Registered with AHPRA
- Meet the English language requirement
- GPA of 5.0 over the second and third year of the degree program
Previous qualifications or experience:
- Completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
- TAFE/VET qualification
- Relevant work experience
- Studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Researcher
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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...
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...
About University of the Sunshine Coast
As a university with a strong commitment to achieving sustainability in terms of teaching, research and how we operate, we’re thrilled to be the top ranked Queensland university in the 2023 THE Impact Rankings. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and measure the social and economic impact of an institution.
UniSC offers flexible study options at a network of teaching locations between Brisbane and the Fraser Coast.
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