Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)
Course information for - 2024 entry
Offered at 2 locations
- Duration
- 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
- ATAR
- New
- Fees (first year)*
$8251 CSP
- Start dates
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Semester 1 intake: Beginning February 2024Applications open August 2023Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning July 2024Applications open April 2024
This is a one-year degree for students who have already completed a relevant Bachelor degree. Please visit the Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine Honours page for further information.
Applications for 2024 entry into the Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) will close on 15 January 2024.
Overview
The Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) is a one-year degree for high-achieving students who have already completed the Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent. The honours degree allows students to build upon the knowledge gained in their past degree, develop research skills that will equip them for future study at a higher degree level and work closely with an academic expert to contribute to a particular area of interest. The main focus of the degree is to produce a research thesis under supervision from experienced academic staff.
Importantly, this degree does not lead to registration as a midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Careers
Completion of an Honours degree equips graduates with important skills in research, data analysis and interpretation, and project management. It is the most efficient pathway to doctoral studies. An Honours degree also provides graduates with greater knowledge of research and interpretation, which can be usefully applied in the clinical setting.
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours), a student must complete 80 credit points (cp).
Course map
AQF framework
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible to apply for admission to the course, a student must have completed a Bachelor of Midwifery and attained a GPA of 5.50.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2024 Admission.
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Pathways
Further study
Graduates may be eligible to progress to a postgraduate coursework degree within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Graduates may also be eligible to undertake a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy.
Fees
Course costs
$8251 CSP
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally 4 units) per semester.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- the number of units studied per semester;
- the choice of major or specialisation; and
- elective units.
The University reviews fees annually.
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.