UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Midwifery
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Midwifery prepares students for a career providing woman-centred, evidence-informed and culturally safe care across pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, in Australia and internationally. The curriculum is built around the Midwife Standards for Practice, and graduates become eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The degree blends theoretical study with hands-on clinical placement so students graduate with practical confidence as well as academic grounding in the discipline.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
Year 1: Semester 1Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Midwifery 115 credit pointsNURBN1111Woman-centred Midwifery Practice15 credit pointsMIDBM1003Working in Partnership With First Nations Families15 credit pointsMIDBM2005Introduction to Midwifery15 credit pointsMIDBM1001Semester 2Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Midwifery 215 credit pointsNURBN1112Holistic Assessment for Midwifery Practice15 credit pointsMIDBM1004Fundamentals of Pharmacology15 credit pointsNURBN1105Midwifery Practice Foundations15 credit pointsMIDBM1002
Year 2: Early Semester 1 NursingPrimary Health 2: Health Promotion15 credit pointsNURBN2021Childbearing Challenges15 credit pointsMIDBM2003Women's health across the lifespan15 credit pointsMIDBM2000Midwifery Practice Diversity15 credit pointsMIDBM3209Early Semester 2 NursingPerinatal and Infant Mental Health For Midwives30 credit pointsMIDBM2002Context of Midwifery15 credit pointsMIDBM2004Evidence-Based Midwifery Practice15 credit pointsMIDBM3105
Year 3: Early Semester 1 NursingAdvancing Midwifery Practice30 credit pointsMIDBM3001Complex Midwifery Practice15 credit pointsMIDBM3106Maternal and infant nutrition15 credit pointsMIDBM3002Early Semester 2 NursingNeonates Requiring Extra Care15 credit pointsMIDBM3107Midwifery Practice Consolidation30 credit pointsMIDBM3210Pharmacology and Diagnostics for Midwives15 credit pointsMIDBM3211
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (year 12)Year 12 requirements:Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any EnglishGuaranteed ATARThis course has a guaranteed ATAR.If you meet the course pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this course with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below..Subject AdjustmentsA study score of 40 in Biology, Chemistry, Health And Human Development, any Mathematics or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia SEAS information and the Federation University Australia websiteEntry requirements (non year 12)This course uses the applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.Applicants with a Higher Education studyPrevious higher education studies minimum of 2 units with a GPA of 6, or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as Federation University Federation Access Studies course (FAST) or Foundation Studies (International app
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