Bachelor of Midwifery

Southern Cross University

CRICOS Institution Code 01241G

Duration

156 weeks

Delivery

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. Online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.

Study Load

Full time / Part time · 10 hours per week (work component)

Intakes

March (Term 1)

Course Overview

About This Course

Overview The Bachelor of Midwifery prepares you for entry to professional midwifery practice. You will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to provide quality, woman-centred care through safe and effective midwifery practice in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council standards for practice. Study areas include anatomy and physiology, midwifery theory and practice, primary healthcare, perinatal mental health, care during preconception, pregnancy, labour and birth, and early parenting. Graduates will be equipped to work in multi-disciplinary teams and in partnership with women to contribute to healthier outcomes for mother and baby. Graduates of this degree will be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and practice as a Registered Midwife across a range of settings. Key information to be aware of prior to enrolling: Admission requirements including English language proficiency Requirements for placement in health practice settings Inherent requirements: the abilities required to complete the degree Registration with the NMBA This course has travel expectations - please read information below about placements carefully. "Accessing really contemporary thinking about care, and care that has people at the centre of everything we do was critical." Owen Lednor Bachelor of Nursing graduate and Director of Care, The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living Default --> My lecturers and tutors were not only really knowledgeable and inspiring, but they also work in clinical practice. So, I received a real wealth of knowledge." Georgina Haver Bachelor of Midwifery graduate Understanding the Southern Cross Model The Southern Cross Model is a game-changer in higher education study. Our students now engage in shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction. Lectures are a thing of the past - students will be engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning. On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. Our online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching and assessment may vary from unit to unit. Learn more Learning outcomes and graduate attributes Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA). Course Learning Outcome GA1: Intellectual rigour Demonstrate woman centred care acknowledging the physiological, psychological, spiritual and cultural needs of women and their families during the child birthing journey GA2: Creativity Provide safe, evidence-based and ethical woman-centred continuity of care supporting and advocating women's decision-making in their care within the socio-political context. Apply knowledge, skills and creativity for problem solving, clinical reasoning, and self reflection for professional practice as a midwife. GA3: Ethical practice Meet and adhere to relevant national professional, ethical and legal standards to ensure safe, competent and ethical midwifery care using the relevant NMBA frameworks. GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Critically review the theory and practice of contemporary midwifery care within dynamic professional, culturally diverse, national and global in a primary healthcare contexts. GA5: Lifelong learning Develop academic, digital technology and research skills for contribution to scholarship for ongoing professional inquiry and evidence-based midwifery practice/leadership. GA6: Communication and social skills Consult, collaborate and communicate respectfully with the woman as an active participant in her care and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality outcomes for women and their babies GA7: Cultural competence Integrate an understanding and respect for the diverse cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People into culturally appropriate care for women, their babies, families and their communities. Placements, work experience and study hours To meet the practice requirements of a registered midwife, you undertake approximately 1,000 hours of supervised midwifery Work Integrated Learning (WIL). You will attend antenatal and postnatal assessments/visits with women; provide direct care to women during labour; assist women during birth and support women and their babies with diverse needs across pregnancy, labour and birth, and the postnatal period. WIL is a vital part of your professional experience and comes with specific expectations and responsibilities. Please read the following carefully before applying for the course: Shifts: Labour and birth can occur at any time, so you'll be required to be 'on call' as part of the continuity-of-care component. This means being available for placements during mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends. Placement Locations: While we consider your current residential address when allocating placements, local placements are not guaranteed. It is essential to keep your address up to date in MyEnrolment , as inaccurate information may result in a placement that requires extended travel. Travel and Costs: You should be prepared to travel to your allocated placement, which may be outside your immediate local area and will require access to reliable transport. You are responsible for organising and covering any associated costs, including travel, accommodation, and related expenses. Fit-to-Practice Requirements: Before attending any placement, you must meet mandatory compliance requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, immunisations (as per the Australian National Immunisation Program), mask-fit testing, First Aid and CPR certification and National Police Certificate checks. More detailed information on WIL is available on the Faculty WIL page . Specialisations, majors and minors The Bachelor of Midwifery is specifically designed to develop graduates for entry to professional midwifery practice. The course prepares graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide quality woman-centred care through safe and effective midwifery practice in accordance with AHPRA Midwifery Standards for Practice. Study areas include: Anatomy and physiology Midwifery theory and practice Primary health care Psychosocial sciences Women's health. Pathway for Registered Nurses: To be considered for the RN pathway, applicants need to provide evidence of their completed Bachelor of Nursing degree. For further information, visit the Faculty of Health midwifery page. Availability Availability and fees Location Teaching period Coffs Harbour Term 1 Gold Coast Term 1 Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS Coffs Harbour Term 1 $26,000 ($3,250 per unit) 078636G Gold Coast Term 1 $26,000 ($3,250 per unit) 078636G Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Ground floor and Level 1-3, 60 Phillip St, SYDNEY, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

If admission is being offered on the basis of completion of the Preparing for Success or Transition to Uni programs, students need to achieve a Credit average or above. To meet the University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirement an applicant must: provide a written declaration that English is their primary language per the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requirements 1 ; or have achieved one of the following English language test scores within two years of the intended commencement date: IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 7, with a minimum score of 7 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and a minimum score of 6.5 in Writing; or OET with a minimum score of B in Listening, Reading and Speaking components, and a minimum score of C+ for the Writing component; or PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 66, with a minimum score of 66 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and a minimum score of 56 in Writing; or TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 listening, 24 reading, 27 writing, and 23 speaking; or Cambridge (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) minimum score of 185, with a minimum overall score of 185 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and a minimum score of 176 for Writing. The University will accept English language test scores from one test sitting OR a maximum of two test sittings in a 12-month period only if the following criteria are met: IELTS (Academic): A minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting and achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component for Listening, Reading and Speaking, and a minimum score of 6.5 for Writing across the two sittings, and no score in any component for either test sitting is below 6.5. OET: Tested in all four components in each sitting and achieve a minimum score of B in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 56 in Writing across the two sittings, and no score in any component for either test sitting is below 56. PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 66 in each sitting and a minimum of 66 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 56 in Writing across the two sittings, and no score in any component for either test sitting is below 56. TOEFL iBT: A minimum total score of 94 in each sitting and a minimum of 24 for Listening, 24 for Reading, 24 for Writing and 23 for Speaking across the two sittings, and no score in any section for either test sitting is below: 20 for Listening, 19 for Reading, 24 for Writing, and 20 for Speaking. Cambridge (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency): Tested in all four components in each sitting and achieved a minimum score of 185 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and a minimum of 176 for Writing across the two sittings, and no score in any component for either test sitting is below 176. 1. Please note that you may be asked to provide evidence for your declaration per the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requirements . In order to register to practice, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency [AHPRA]'s standards for English language must be met. See AHPRA's English Language Skills page for further information. Language requirements English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows. Don’t meet the English language requirements? View our English language programs . Category Score Overall Score 7.0 Overall Score or equivalent 7.0 Reading 7.0 Writing 6.5 Listening 7.0 Speaking 7.0 Credit for prior learning Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for this course. For more information please view the Bachelor of Midwifery RPL Guide .

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Career Outcomes Potential occupations Midwives are responsible for the care of women and babies during the child-birthing journey and early parenting. Graduates of the Bachelor of Midwifery course are highly sought after by industry partners and are successfully employed in all areas of midwifery. Registered midwives are employed in various settings such as midwifery group practice, in public and private hospitals and community, maternity, and neonatal health care settings in urban, rural and remote areas. There are numerous opportunities for career progression such as clinical midwifery consultants, midwifery educators, midwifery unit managers, community midwives, researchers, and as independent midwives (with further training). Upon completion of this course, graduates are eligible for graduate year placement opportunities in any Australian state and in New Zealand. Professional accreditation The Bachelor of Midwifery is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and provides the necessary academic qualification for eligibility as a Registered Midwife in Australia. As a midwifery student, it is important to be aware of the registration standards required by the NMBA. See the details on the NMBA website . Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Midwifery will be registered by Southern Cross University with NMBA as an enrolled student and will remain registered for the duration of study. Please see the AHPRA website for more details. Graduating students will have the necessary qualification to be eligible to register and practise as a midwife in Australia. Further training may be required to practice in other countries or to work as a privately practising midwife. Please note: In order to register to practice, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency [AHPRA] standards for English language must be met. See the website for further information. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is responsible for the registration and accreditation of various health professions in Australia. If you are enrolled in a course to enter one of these professions, we will provide AHPRA with your details for student registration. You do not need to apply or pay for your student registration. We will provide all the required information to AHPRA directly. You can find more information about AHPRA student registration and what we are required to report to AHPRA on their website. Please be aware that as part of the registration process, AHPRA will collect your personal information (including your USI). AHPRA's Privacy Policy explains how you may access and seek correction of your personal information held by AHPRA; complain to AHPRA about a breach of your privacy; and how a complaint will be dealt with. AHPRA's Privacy Policy can be accessed on AHPRA's Privacy webpage .

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ANMAC

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many placement hours are required and what will I be doing during placement?

To meet the practice requirements of a registered midwife, you undertake approximately 1,000 hours of supervised midwifery Work Integrated Learning (WIL). You will attend antenatal and postnatal assessments/visits with women; provide direct care to women during labour; assist women during birth and support women and their babies with diverse needs across pregnancy, labour and birth, and the postnatal period.

Will I be guaranteed a placement close to where I live?

While SCU considers your current residential address when allocating placements, local placements are not guaranteed. It is essential to keep your address up to date in MyEnrolment, as inaccurate information may result in a placement that requires extended travel. You should be prepared to travel to your allocated placement, which may be outside your immediate local area and will require access to reliable transport. You are responsible for organising and covering any associated costs, including travel, accommodation, and related expenses.

Will I be eligible to register as a Registered Midwife in Australia after graduating?

Yes. The Bachelor of Midwifery is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and provides the necessary academic qualification for eligibility as a Registered Midwife in Australia. Graduating students will have the necessary qualification to be eligible to register and practise as a midwife in Australia. Further training may be required to practice in other countries or to work as a privately practising midwife.

What are the English language requirements for this course?

To meet the University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirement, an applicant must provide a written declaration that English is their primary language per the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requirements, or achieve one of the following within two years of commencement: IELTS (Academic) overall score of 7 (with 7 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 6.5 in Writing); OET minimum score of B in Listening, Reading and Speaking and C+ in Writing; PTE Academic overall score of 66 (with 66 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 56 in Writing); TOEFL iBT total of 94 (with 24 listening, 24 reading, 27 writing, and 23 speaking); or Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency minimum score of 185 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 176 for Writing.

What study areas does the Bachelor of Midwifery cover?

Study areas in the Bachelor of Midwifery include anatomy and physiology, midwifery theory and practice, primary healthcare, perinatal mental health, care during preconception, pregnancy, labour and birth, early parenting, psychosocial sciences, and women's health.

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$70,000 – $85,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$85,000 – $100,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$100,000 – $125,000/yr

Career Paths

Graduate Registered Midwife
Registered Midwife
Clinical Midwife
Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) Midwife
Clinical Midwife Specialist

Key Skills

Antenatal assessment and pregnancy monitoring
Intrapartum care and management of normal labour and birth
Postnatal and newborn care
Neonatal resuscitation and emergency response
Cardiotocography (CTG) interpretation and fetal surveillance

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