Graduate Diploma in Midwifery
Our Graduate Diploma in Midwifery program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to support women throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Prepare to work as a registered midwife, providing support and care for women and their families during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. Gain a strong understanding of the social, cultural, spiritual, psychological and physical experiences of women to provide quality maternity care.
In this program you will:
- Learn how to provide woman-centred, evidence-based care to women and their families
- Understand midwifery care across the childbearing continuum including legal and ethical requirements, anatomy and physiology, research and evidence based practice
- Learn midwifery skills in a simulated environment with state-of-the-art technology
- Gain practical experience through placements at clinics, maternity services and private midwifery practices
*Subject to final ANMAC and NMBA approval
Location
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2024 fees (A$)
Start
- Session 2
First intake Session 2, 2025.
Career opportunities
- MGP Midwife
- Midwifery educator and researcher
- Private practice midwife
- Registered midwife in hospital or community settings
Memberships
Graduates may be eligible to become members of:
- *Pending ANMAC/NMBA accreditation approval
Accreditation
*Pending ANMAC/NMBA accreditation approval
- Start
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- Session 2
- Delivery mode
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- Online with mandatory onsite requirements
- Total courses
- 7
- Total units
- 96
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- UniSC program code
- GD007
Required courses (7) 96 units
HLT600 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
MID700 Midwifery care across the continuum 1
MID701 Introduction to the Midwifery Profession
MID702 Care of the unwell neonate
MID703 Midwifery care across the continuum 2
MID704 Midwifery leadership, governance and mentorship
MID705 Integration into the Midwifery Profession
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
To be considered for admission, candidates would be required to hold an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7) as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA without any restrictions. Enrolments in the program will be capped initially with a limited number of places available as per the ANMAC accreditation requirements.
Special selection criteria
In order to commence clinical placement, students must comply with the Placement Essentials including: Blue Card, be registered as an RN with AHPRA, National Police Check, Vaccinations & TB Screening, First Aid Certificate, QLD Health Student Orientation Checklist, QLD Health Student Deed Poll, Code of Conduct. In addition, students are required to complete individual health service requirements as directed by the placement provider.
Refer to clinical placement details for more information.
Students who do not comply with these requirements will be unable to complete the clinical practice component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
- Recommended prior study
- Bachelor of Nursing Science
Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
Refer to Midwifery - Inherent Academic Requirements
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What are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs)?
The IARs of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program.
Students with a disability or chronic health condition may be able to have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to meet these requirements.
UniSC is committed to making reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, placement and other activities to enable students to participate in their program.
Reasonable adjustments must not fundamentally change the nature of the IAR.
Consideration is given to a student's cultural and religious background/beliefs, which may impact on participation in their program or course. For further information contact Student Support.
Why are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs) important?
IARs ensure the academic integrity of a program is maintained and preserves the University's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. They must be met by all students.
How does this affect you?
To successfully complete a program at UniSC, you need to be able to meet all the Inherent Academic Requirements.
If you are applying for a program, you should read the IAR statement carefully to ensure you are able to meet them.
If you have a disability or chronic health condition, contact a UniSC Disability Advisor to talk about the adjustments that may be put in place so you can meet the requirements.
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth supported places are substantially subsidised by the Australian Government so that students only pay 'student contribution" amounts. The student contribution amount will vary depending on the course you are studying and how much funding the Government provides.
If you accept a Commonwealth supported place you are a Commonwealth supported student. As a Commonwealth supported student you must make a contribution towards the cost of your education (unless you are enrolled in Enabling or Tertiary Preparation Pathway courses) with the majority of the cost met by the Commonwealth Government.
Commonwealth supported places are only available to domestic students. As a domestic student you are entitled to a Commonwealth supported place in an eligible program if you:
- meet the citizenship and residency requirements
- complete an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF)
- meet the University's entry requirements for your chosen program.
Domestic applicants apply for admission direct to UniSC.
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