Complete Course Outline
Course: Bachelor of Midwifery (953AA)
Award: Bachelor of Midwifery
Course Level: 10
Faculty: Faculty of Health
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 365083
CRICOS Code: 062891B
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:
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UC Bruce Campus
- Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Jenny Browne (Ph: +61 2 6201 5107)
- Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Jenny Browne (Ph: +61 2 6201 5107)
Introduction
This course aims to graduate midwives who make a positive difference to the health of women and their children. Graduates will be educationally prepared to practice across the full scope of midwifery as defined by the ICM Definition of a Midwife and will be eligible to register in the ACT and other states and territories under mutual recognition policy. This course meets the EU standards for registration as a midwife.Course Requirements
72 credit points of required units comprising:
MJ0151 Major in Midwifery Theory (Restricted) (21 credit points)
MJ0150 Major in Midwifery Practice Theory (Restricted) (21 credit points)
MN0079 Minor in Midwifery Professional Theory (12 credit points)
Individual units (18 credit points) as follows:
7942 Growing a Family
7431 Analysing Disease Part 1
7433 Analysing Disease Part 2
7947 After Birth: Complexity in Early Parenting
7554 Mental Health
7950 Midwifery Possibilities
Typical Course Structure
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 | |
| 7941 With Woman, With Child (6cp) | 7943 The Work of Birth (6cp) |
| 7942 Growing a Family | 7944 Sharing Knowledge in Midwifery |
| 6999 Indigenous Representation in Australian Society | 7431 Analysing Disease Part 1 |
| YEAR 2 | |
| 7945 Women in Pregnancy and Beyond (9cp) | 7946 Women in Labour and Beyond (9cp) |
| 7433 Analysing Disease Part 2 | 7947 After Birth: Complexity in Early Parenting |
| YEAR 3 | |
| 7948 Continuity Midwifery A (6cp) | 7949 Continuity Midwifery B (6cp) |
| 7951 Ethics and Law for Health Professionals | 7434 Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues |
| 7554 Mental Health | 7950 Midwifery Possibilities |
Course Duration
6 semesters full-time: or equivalent part-time; maximum 20 semesters.Admission Requirements
Applicants must have completed Year 12 or similar level of study and meet normal University requirements for admission to an undergraduate course. Additionally, applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and a written statement outlining their understanding of topical issues relevant to childbearing women and midwifery. Applications will be judged on how well applicants consider both the complex nature of midwifery and their possible suitability for such a profession. A proforma for the written statement must be used and can be obtained, along with further information, from the Faculty of Health website http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/health
Additional admission requirements:
International applicants must have an overall academic IELTS band score of 7.
All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Midwifery course are required to undergo a Police Record Check prior to undertaking clinical experience. All students are also required to present an immunisation history.
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.