Course summary
Midwives are responsible for the care of women, babies and their families during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, labour, birth and the early infancy period. They provide direct clinical care and support for healthy women and babies and work collaboratively with doctors and other members of a health care team when there are risks or complications.
The Bachelor of Midwifery is specifically designed to develop graduates for entry to professional midwifery practice. The course prepares graduates with skills, knowledge and attitudes to provide high quality woman-centred care through safe and effective midwifery practice in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency Standards for the Midwife.
Graduates are equipped to apply sound evidence-based reasoning skills to their midwifery practice; work in continuity-of-care models in partnership with women; and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams to promote effective outcomes. The degree aims to produce graduates with the capability, confidence and flexibility to adapt to changes and contribute to innovation in the midwifery profession and the health care system, focusing on women and their needs through a primary health approach.
For further information visit the School of Health and Human Sciences’ midwifery page.
Midwives are responsible for the care of women, babies and their families during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, labour, birth and the early infancy period. They provide direct clinical care and support for healthy women and babies and work collaboratively with doctors and other members of a health care team when there are risks or complications.
The Bachelor of Midwifery is specifically designed to develop graduates for entry to professional midwifery practice. The course prepares graduates with skills, knowledge and attitudes to provide high quality woman-centred care through safe and effective midwifery practice in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency Standards for the Midwife.
Graduates are equipped to apply sound evidence-based reasoning skills to their midwifery practice; work in continuity-of-care models in partnership with women; and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams to promote effective outcomes. The degree aims to produce graduates with the capability, confidence and flexibility to adapt to changes and contribute to innovation in the midwifery profession and the health care system, focusing on women and their needs through a primary health approach.
For further information visit the School of Health and Human Sciences’ midwifery page.
The course includes studies in:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Midwifery theory and practice
- Primary health care
- Psychosocial sciences
- Women’s health.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Function in accordance with legislation and common law affecting midwifery practice Assess, plan, provide and evaluate safe and effective midwifery care Use research to inform midwifery practice. |
| Creativity | Consistently demonstrate imaginative and creative responses to intellectual and social challenges and professional practice |
| Ethical practice | Accept accountability and responsibility for own actions within midwifery practice Base midwifery practice on ethical decision-making |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Assess, plan, provide and evaluate safe and effective midwifery care for the woman and/or baby with complex needs Promote safe and effective midwifery care |
| Lifelong learning | Identify personal beliefs and develop these in ways that enhance midwifery practice Act to enhance the professional development of self and others |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate information to facilitate decision-making by the woman Advocate to protect the rights of women, families and communities in relation to maternity care Develops effective strategies to implement and support collaborative midwifery practice |
| Cultural competence | Actively support midwifery as a public health strategy Ensure midwifery practice is culturally safe |
Students will be required to undertake supervised placements that will enable them to focus on woman-centred care and provide continuity of care with women across their pregnancies; attend antenatal and postnatal assessments/visits with women; provide direct care to women during labour, assist women during birth; support women and their babies with diverse needs across pregnancy, labour and birth, and the postnatal period, and experience the full scope of midwifery practice. Visit scu.edu.au/healthplacements
The Bachelor of Midwifery is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and provides the necessary qualification for graduates to be eligible to register and practise as a midwife in Australia.
Course overview
Course code
3007229
Course abbreviation
BMid
Credit points
288
Equivalent units
24
Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Duration
3 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | 335153 | 055451 |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | 335167 | 055861 |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | $22,160 ($2,770 per unit) | 078636G |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | $22,160 ($2,770 per unit) | 078636G |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Midwifery a candidate shall successfully complete the prescribed number of units as follows:
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applicants admitted under Rule 2 Section 2 of the Rules Relating to Awards, will be required to complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- all units listed in Part B; and
- all units listed in Part C; and
- complete all clinical placement hours assigned to the units in which they are enrolled.
- registered nurse applicants admitted on the basis of Admission Requirements, clause (a), will be required to complete all units listed in Part B (174 credit points) and complete all clinical placement hours assigned to the units in which they are enrolled.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
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| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Please refer to Rule 4.1(a) Admission to candidature for admission requirements for this pathway. | |||
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| MWF10661 - Midwifery Foundations | Introductory | ||
| MWF10745 - Primary Health Care Midwifery | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| MWF10746 - Optimising Health in Childbearing I | Introductory | Note 2 | |
| MWF10747 - Midwifery Continuity Partnerships A | Introductory | ||
| NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | Note 5 | |
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| MWF20001 - Optimising Health in Childbearing II | Intermediate | ||
| MWF20002 - Midwifery Continuity Partnerships B | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| MWF20003 - Optimising Health in Complex Childbearing | Advanced | ||
| MWF20004 - Midwifery Practice in Complex Childbearing | Advanced | ||
| MWF20005 - Midwifery Continuity Partnerships C | Advanced | ||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| MWF30001 - High Acuity Midwifery | Advanced | Note 2 | |
| MWF30002 - Midwifery Continuity Partnerships in Practice I | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| MWF30003 Transition to Registered Midwife | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Please refer to Rule 4.1(a) Admission to candidature for admission requirements for this pathway. | |||
| Students can complete NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health in either Session 2 or Session 3. Refer then to the Shortened pathway for RNs for all midwifery units commencing the following year. | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete one or both of the units under Session 3 below and then follow the Course Progression for Session 1 Commencement less the completed unit/s. | |||
| BIO10662 - Systemic Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||
Notes
| Note 1: | Half-weighted Unit |
| Note 2: | Double-weighted Unit |
| Note 3: | Health Unit Recommended |
| Note 4: | Intensive Delivery Mode |
| Note 5: | Available in other Years/Sessions - please refer to the Schedule of Units |