
University of Canberra
Bachelor of Midwifery
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Midwifery offers Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities in a variety of practice areas and starts early in your first year of full-time study. Over the course of your degree, you’ll undertake a total of 1310 hours of clinical placements, including the provision of woman-centred care to 22 women during their journey through pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. The course has an extremely high graduate employment rate, and feedback from industry is that it produces ‘sensational’ midwives.
Delivery mode
University of Canberra offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
There are non-standard English language requirements for admission to this course that must be met by all candidates. To be eligible, candidates must demonstrate English language proficiency via one of the following:
A) English Language Assessment Test results from one of the following English proficiency tests:
- Overall academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no band score below 7.0
- OET grade of B, including any of the sub-tests
- TOEFL iBT with an overall score of 94 & minimum scores of 24 in Listening, 24 in Reading, 27 in Writing, and 23 in Speaking
- PTE Academic score of 65 overall with no skill score below 65
B) Primary Language Pathway having undertaken six years of primary & secondary education taught & assessed in English, including at least two years between years 7 & 12 from one of the following recognized countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, & the USA.
To apply you will be required to:
- Have completed Year 12 or a similar level of study
- Meet normal University requirements for admission to an undergraduate course
- Submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and a written response to the questions included on the supplementary application form
Additional admission requirements:
- National Police Check
- Immunizations
- TB Screening
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration
- NSW Health forms (Code of Conduct Agreement, TB Assessment Tool, Student Declaration)
Assumed knowledge:
ACT: English (T) major; Studies in Science (Chemistry and Biology) and Mathematics are highly recommended.
NSW: English Advanced; Studies in Science (Chemistry and Biology) and Mathematics are highly recommended.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Midwifery will prepare you for the following roles.
Midwife
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