Deakin University

Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Join one of the strongest growth areas within the health sector with Deakin's Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery. Secure your future career, with midwifery job opportunities expected to grow by 21.6% by 2026^. Developed in consultation with our healthcare partners, ensuring you’re always connected to those at the forefront of the industry, preparing you to provide high quality woman-centred midwifery care and patient-centred nursing care.

Clinical placements are undertaken in various metropolitan, regional, and rural healthcare settings and provide an opportunity to care for people from diverse cultural backgrounds in a range of health care settings. This accredited course provides you with knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding required to become a successful registered nurse and midwife – once you graduate the choice is yours as to which career path you select.

^2021 Employment Outlook - for the five years to November 2026, Australian Government National Skills Commission

Delivery mode

Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood
  • 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong
  • Princes Highway, Warrnambool

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

If you have undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you will need to meet at least one of following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

  • completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
  • completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline
  • at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $20,120 $159,200 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Enquire with Deakin University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $20,120 $159,200

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery will prepare you for the following roles.

Registered Nurse

A Registered Nurse works in a range of settings such as hospitals, aged care facilities and other health services. You’ll provide care to patients...

Avg yearly income $103,220
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $107,120
Entry barriers Low

Nurse Midwife

A Nurse Midwife provides care and support to women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. You might work in hospitals, birthin...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Community Health Nurse

Community Health Nurses are qualified RNs who have undertaken specialist training in primary health care and community health. They provide nursing...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

Nurse Educator

Nurse Educators are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who mentor and train student nurses as well as working nurses who are undergoing professional...

Avg yearly income $81,380
Entry barriers Low

Clinical Nurse Specialist

A Clinical Nurse Specialist provides specialist care to patients in a health care setting. You might collect patient information and administer tre...

Avg yearly income $112,060
Entry barriers Low

About Deakin University

Over 60,000 students from Australia and around the world choose Deakin for progressive, real-world learning that leads to career success.

What do you want from your university experience? If you want to connect with brilliant minds, learn by doing in world-class facilities and take the right step towards your ultimate career, you’ll thrive at Deakin. As an internationally recognised university for over 45 years, we’ve supported over 300,000 students on their journeys to great things.

Our innovation and excellence in both education and research generate ideas that transform lives and communities. We will be Australia’s most progressive and responsive university, leading in blending digital capability with our distinctive campus precincts. We will leverage strong partnerships to maximise the social, cultural and economic impact we deliver regionally, nationally and globally.

Graduate more fulfilled and confident about the future at a university that puts your study experience first. Whether you’re studying online or on campus, you’ll feel supported to achieve your best and transition into a job you love.