Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
Deakin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B
Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Midwifery course provides the knowledge, skills and ethical understanding you need to become a registered midwife – launching you into a career where you can make a real difference for women and their families. This course prepares you to provide high quality woman-centred care. Midwives play an invaluable role in supporting women across the continuum of pregnancy, labour, birth and the first weeks following birth.Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Midwifery is developed in consultation with our healthcare partners, ensuring you’re always connected to those at the forefront of industry. The course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), enabling clear career outcomes upon graduation.
Designed for
Registered nurses seeking registration as a midwife
Structure
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery students must attain 8 credit points comprising of 8 core (compulsory) units.
Subjects
- For information on major subjects please contact Health enquiries at health-enquire@deakin.edu.au
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must possess:Bachelor of Nursing or equivalentANDRegistration as a registered nurse with AHPRA, with no conditions or restrictions.
Recognition
This course is recognised by AHPRA and accredited by the NMBA and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (?ANMAC?).
Study pathways
Graduates of this course may progress to further studies including higher degree by research or other postgraduate coursework programs.
Further information
For other information please contact Health enquiries at health-enquire@deakin.edu.au
