| Duration | 1.5 years full-time |
| Location | Online |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CM16 |
| First-year fee | $4,442 (Indicative) (CSP) |
Overview
Designed as an educational pathway for registered nurses, this course will enable you to gain a midwifery qualification and work as a Registered Midwife in a variety of health care settings.
The Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) aims to provide Australian Registered Nurses with the theoretical, practical, and research knowledge required to be competent and effective Registered Midwives.
During your course, you will benefit from innovative teaching strategies that meet Australian national standards and integrate extensive practical experience into your learning. The clinical placements will prepare you to keep pace with the complex demands of today's ever-evolving healthcare industry in the region that you live in. You will progressively develop a woman-centred approach to midwifery practice underpinned by cultural safety, evidence-informed practice, collaborative partnerships, and intra/inter-professional relationships founded in primary health care principles.
The Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) course is a two-year program of study, accelerated over 18 months. The Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) course is predicated on a total of three years of learning equivalent to a Bachelor course studied over three years. All eligible applicants must hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree and are awarded one year of recognition of prior learning. On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for registration as a Registered Midwife.
Designed in consultation with industry, our refreshed curriculum covers topics in pharmacology and the emerging trends in digital health, meeting the new ANMAC education standards.
Study experience
- Clinical Placements
- Accelerated Study
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Flexible online study
- Real-world Learning Facilities
- Residential Schools
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) will be able to work as a Registered Midwife in a variety of health care settings.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available locations
Your course
You must complete 12 units (96 credits):
- 1The core structure (12 units)
Unit details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Course planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional information
MDWF12003 Midwifery Practice 1
MDWF12006 Midwifery Practice 2
MDWF13006 Midwifery Practice 4
Midwifery Practice 2 - MDWF12006
Clinical Placement 224 hours plus continuity of care experiences. AMSAT is to be completed on two occasions during the unit. This will be completed during weeks 6 and 12 of the term and will enable students that are facing clinical challenges to be identified and supported early. This is a requirement for the proposed ANMAC Midwifery Education Standards and will also form part of the student's ePortfolio.
Midwifery Practice 1 - MDWF12003
Clinical Placement 224 hours plus continuity of care experiences. AMSAT is to be completed on two occasions during the unit. This will be completed during weeks 6 and 12 of the term and will enable students that are facing clinical challenges to be identified and supported early. This is a requirement for the proposed ANMAC Midwifery Education Standards and will also form part of the student's ePortfolio.
Midwifery Practice 4 - MDWF13006
Clinical Placement 224 hours plus continuity of care experiences. The Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT) is to be completed on two occasions during the unit. This will be completed during weeks 6 and 12 of the term and will enable students that are facing clinical challenges to be identified and supported early. This is a requirement for the proposed ANMAC Midwifery Education Standards and will also form part of the student's ePortfolio.
Midwifery Practice 3 - MDWF13003
Clinical Placement 224 hours plus continuity of care experiences. AMSAT is to be completed on two occasions during the unit. This will be completed during weeks 6 and 12 of the term and will enable students that are facing clinical challenges to be identified and supported early. This is a requirement for the proposed ANMAC Midwifery Education Standards and will also form part of the student's ePortfolio.
Clinical Placements
Throughout your studies, you will complete a total of four placement units. Clinical placements are integrated into the course from the start of your studies and in every term, allowing you to balance placement and your studies with work. Clinical placements are coordinated based on your location and hospital availability. Depending on availability, you may be required to travel and cover associated travel costs to complete your placement. Our midwifery team will work with you to provide the details and arrangements for your placements closer to the start of the term.
Clinical Placement Locations
Placements are available at the following hospitals:
- Bundaberg Hospital
- Cairns Hospital
- Caboolture Hospital
- Dalby Hospital
- Emerald Hospital
- Gladstone Hospital
- Gold Coast University Hospital (current employees only)
- Goondiwindi Hospital
- Greenslopes Hospital
- Hervey Bay Hospital
- Innisfail Hospital
- Ipswich Hospital (current employees only)
- Kingaroy Hospital
- Mackay Hospital
- Redcliffe Hospital
- Rockhampton Hospital
- Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital
- Toowoomba Hospital
- Townsville Hospital
Placement numbers at each hospital vary, and some may have limited placements available.
You'll need to be located within a 1-hour drive (maximum) from your placement hospital so that you can ensure continuity of care with your patients and be available for the births that you'll manage.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Student and course profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2024 via our Institute Profile.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative first-year fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
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