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| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Midwifery |
365083 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS of 7.0 overall. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Midwifery |
062891B | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS of 7.0 overall. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Make a positive difference to the health of women and their children
Are you interested in women’s health and the needs of their families? Play a vital role in building strong communities by becoming a creative, socially valuable and internationally recognised midwife. Our universally recognised degree will both inspire and equip you to secure your future as a midwife, caring for child-bearing women, their babies and families.
Study a Bachelor of Midwifery at UC and you will:
- work with women in pregnancy and early parenting
- participate in placements and be on call for women in labour and birth
- learn to contribute to the development of services, policies and research into maternity care
- work at individual, family and community levels to facilitate all women’s rights to, and responsibilities in, active participation in their maternity care
- contribute to new understandings of midwifery and other work by participating in research activities
- work at individual, family and community levels to facilitate women’s rights to actively participate in their maternity care
- experience a variety of workplace settings including birth centres, regional and rural maternity units as well as tertiary hospitals.
Work-integrated learning
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is learning first-hand through real work or work-like experiences. WIL is a key element to enhancing employability in the workplace and is integral to many of our courses. This reinforces our commitment to preparing professional and highly employable graduates with the right mix of skills and knowledge.
Career opportunities
On graduation from this degree you can register as a midwife in Australia with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. You can also practice midwifery overseas as your degree is recognised internationally.
Course specific information
To apply for this degree you will be required to:
- have completed Year 12 or a similar level of study
- submit your CV along with a pro forma written statement. You can download the written statement from the Faculty of Health website: canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/health/courses/midwifery
- apply for a national police check prior to undertaking any clinical experience
- provide your immunisation history.
This course has an early closing date to submit applications by the 31st October of every year.
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. The pro form is available at http://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/forms/forms/forms/Bachelor-of-Midwifery-Supplementary-Application.pdf
Additional admission requirements
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.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Midwifery (953AA) | 72 credit points
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UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Winter Term
Year 2
Year 1
Semester 2
Winter Term
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
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Year 5
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Be capable of midwifery work across the spectrum from rural and remote to metropolitan and from community to hospital; | Communication; Analysis and inquiry; Working independently and with others; Problem solving; Critical thinking Reflective practice |
| Act within the legal and professional practice frameworks of the midwife; demonstrate sound judgements based on the best available evidence, theories, reasoning and reflection; |
Communication; Professionalism and social responsibility; Analysis and inquiry; Problem solving; Critical thinking Reflective practice |
| Consider people, knowledge and actions from multiple viewpoints and thus respect, celebrate and foster difference; | Communication; Professionalism and social responsibility; Analysis and inquiry; Problem solving; Working independently and with others; Being open to alternative perspectives |
| Demonstrate the generic attributes for graduates of a UC undergraduate course including oral and written communication skills, information literacy and numeracy critical thinking, problem solving, working effectively with others, and professional ethics. | Communication; Professionalism and social responsibility; Analysis and inquiry; Problem solving; Working independently and with others. |
Placements requirements
This course requires students to meet compulsory placement requirements prior to undertaking professional placement (Work-Integrated Learning) in a clinical or professional setting. For information on what these requirements are and how to meet these requirements, please visit www.canberra.edu.au/placement
Majors
- Minor in Midwifery Professional Theory (MN0079)
- Major in Midwifery Practice Theory (Restricted) (MJ0150)
- Major in Midwifery Theory (Restricted) (MJ0151)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Midwifery | B Midwifery |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the Faculty of Health faculty office, email student.centre@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
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