Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis course offers bachelor–qualified nurses and paramedics the opportunity to qualify with a Bachelor of Midwifery. Applicants to the course must be registered nurses or currently practicing paramedics. Graduates may work in maternity settings such as hospitals, birth centres, special care nurseries and other community agencies.
Bachelor of Midwifery students will undertake midwifery clinical practice in hospital and community settings. The students will also engage with a minimum of ten women to follow their pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal care journey called their Continuity of Care Experiences (CCE). This experience involves the student recruiting the woman in early pregnancy and attending appointments throughout. If possible, the student attends the labour and birth and follows the woman after discharge home up to six weeks following birth.
Delivery mode
Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
Clinical Midwifery Specialist
A Clinical Midwifery Specialist provides advanced care to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period. You may work i...
Lactation Consultant
A Lactation Consultant supports mothers and babies in breastfeeding practices, ensuring they receive the best possible care during the breastfeedin...
Midwifery Educator
A Midwifery Educator trains and mentors future midwives, providing both theoretical and practical knowledge in a clinical or academic setting. You...
Nurse Midwife
A Nurse Midwife provides care and support to women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. You might work in hospitals, birthin...
About Australian Catholic University
Within the Catholic intellectual tradition and acting in Truth and Love, Australian Catholic University is committed to the pursuit of knowledge, the dignity of the human person and the common good.
Our mission is at the heart of everything we do at ACU. It guides our approach to learning and teaching, our welcoming and engaging on-campus culture, and our commitment to building a better society by producing graduates willing to invest in this same commitment.
