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Graduate Diploma in Midwifery
Do you want to enhance your midwifery knowledge, skills, expertise and leadership potential?
The Graduate Diploma in Midwifery and Master of Midwifery courses provide opportunities for students to develop new and creative approaches to midwifery care, congruent with societal and professional trends.
Opportunity is provided for registered nurses to gain a midwifery qualification, and for midwives holding a midwifery certificate to gain a postgraduate qualification. Graduates who are not already Registered/Certified Midwives will be eligible to seek registration/endorsement as midwives from the State nurse registration authority.
Summary
This course is not available for international students except in limited cases.
Domestic Students
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Course Duration |
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time. |
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No deferment available. | |
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Important Note on Fees |
All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually. | |
Credit Points |
80 |
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Applying for AdmissionDomestic applications are now closed for next study period. |
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Eligibility |
An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites: Entry Point 1
Entry Point 2
Applicants should be aware of the requirement regarding clinical practice at one of the partnership hospitals. Queensland applicant information Victorian applicant information Queensland and Victorian applicants Please note the application closing dates in the above documentation. These dates differ to the Universitys advertised application closing date to allow for Course Coordinator liaison with partnering hospitals. 1An applicant who holds a diploma or certificate in nursing may apply for special admission. |
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How to Apply |
Apply via Direct Application below. | |
Direct Applications |
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Description
The course aims to prepare registered nurses for endorsement as midwives by the relevant regulatory authorities in Australia. Furthermore, opportunity is provided for midwives holding a midwifery certificate to develop and enhance their midwifery knowledge and skills. This course provides the opportunity to conceptualise new and creative approaches to midwifery care, congruent with societal and professional trends.
Professional Recognition
Graduates will be eligible to seek registration/endorsement as midwives from their state nurse registering authorities.
Contacts for Future Students
Domestic Students 
- Enquiries
- 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
- E-mail: futurestudents@acu.edu.au
