La Trobe University
Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you're a registered nurse with a passion for helping new parents safely navigate pregnancy, birth and early parenthood, fast-track your entry to midwifery practice with La Trobe's Graduate Diploma in Midwifery.
Our flexible 12-month course focuses on contemporary issues in Australian midwifery practice by combining lectures, workshops, labs and simulations with hands-on clinical placements in some of Melbourne and regional Victoria's most respected maternity services.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent). (Applicants who have become registered nurses via a hospital education pathway may have this requirement waived.)
- At least one year's post-registration acute medical/surgical nursing experience. (Exceptions can be made to course admission processes in terms of years of acute experience as a Registered Nurse with thorough evaluation of particular circumstances in conjunction with support from the MPE placement provider. Eg: applicants who have completed their nursing degree via an Enrolled Nurse pathway with 12 months of experience as an Enrolled Nurse in an acute setting.)
- Applicants must have current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Applicants with industry experience will also be considered.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma of Midwifery will prepare you for the following roles.
Clinical Midwifery Specialist
A Clinical Midwifery Specialist provides advanced care to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period. You may work i...
Midwifery Educator
A Midwifery Educator trains and mentors future midwives, providing both theoretical and practical knowledge in a clinical or academic setting. You...
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...
About La Trobe University
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