Bachelor of Midwifery
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
The Bachelor of Midwifery at Adelaide University equips you for a fulfilling career in maternity care. Emphasising women's and family-centred care, the program ensures you develop the skills to meet the social, emotional, physical, and cultural needs of the women and families you support throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Gain real-world experience through clinical placements, actively participating in a minimum of 30 births across various settings in South Australia. Our unique Continuity of Care Experience (CoCE) offers you the chance to follow a minimum of 10 women and expectant parents through their pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journeys - providing a deep understanding of midwifery practice. Learn in cutting-edge facilities, including an on-campus simulated hospital that mirrors real-world scenarios with birthing suites, a special care nursery and a postnatal area. Throughout your studies, You will be guided by experienced clinicians and educators who are leaders in midwifery, ensuring you graduate with the expertise to make a meaningful impact.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- Human Biology 1 BIOL1001
- Human Biology 2 BIOL1002
- Fetal and Maternal Pathophysiology BIOL2038
- Primary Midwifery Practice MIDW1002
- Healthy Mothers and Babies MIDW1003
- Evidence Based Midwifery MIDW1101
- Complex Care of the Woman MIDW2001
- Complex Care of the Neonate MIDW2003
- Midwifery Project MIDW3000
- Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing MIDW3001
- Women's Health Across the Lifespan MIDW3002
- Becoming a Midwife MIDW3010
- Aboriginal Health NURS1001
- Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics for Midwives PHAR2016
- Midwifery Practice Experience 1 MIDW1900
- Midwifery Practice Experience 2 MIDW2901
- Midwifery Practice Experience 3 MIDW2900
- Midwifery Practice Experience 4 MIDW3901
- Midwifery Practice Experience 5 MIDW3902
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) at undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.
- Essential requirements.
- Prior to admission, applicants must meet some professional registration requirements set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). These include the English Language Skills standard. Applicants will complete a declaration stating how they demonstrate English language proficiency, which in some cases may require provision of English language test results.
- Upon entry to the program, all students must confirm they meet the Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements requirements.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide City Campus | International: $140,100 | No |
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