Bachelor of Midwifery
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
As a midwife, you will work in partnership with women and their families through pregnancy, labour and birth and the early parenting period. You will work alongside women and families to achieve the best health outcomes for mothers and their babies. Our Midwifery programs have been co-designed with industry partners, consumers, past and present midwifery students to ensure midwifery at the University of Newcastle reflects contemporary midwifery knowledge and practice. Our programs have a strong research inspired theoretical basis to prepare students for midwifery professional experience placement. Midwifery recognises that people have diverse gender identities, and the terms pregnant person and parent can be used to avoid gendering birth, however women around the world are marginalised and oppressed so the University of Newcastle Midwifery programs have a focus on woman-centred care in alignment with the National Standards for the Midwife and the International Confederation of Midwives definition of a midwife.
Structure
- The Bachelor of Midwifery program offered by the University of Newcastle requires the completion of 240 units of approved courses with a minimum requirement of: 200 units of core midwifery courses
- 20 units of core human bioscience courses
- 10 units of core pharmacology courses
- and 10 units of core foundational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander courses.
Subjects
- Midwifery
- Human bioscience
- Mental health conditions
- Care of the unwell newborn
- Pregnancy related conditions
Standard entry requirements
Previous Year 12 studies and/or Higher education, tertiary, post-secondary qualifications and/or Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.
Recognition
Our degree is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Study pathways
Credit transfer will be considered on a case by case basis except where there is an agreed pathway. Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) is available to students who achieve the required grade-point average in the Bachelor of Midwifery.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaghan |
| Yes |
| |
| Callaghan |
| No |
| |
| Gosford |
| No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Callaghan.
The fees listed are approximate values only. The annual program fee may vary depending on course selection. Other costs may include clinical placement uniforms, cost of travel to/from clinical placements and out of area accommodation if required.
Further information
This degree requires students to participate in clinical placements in NSW health facilities, and as such there is a requirement to meet NSW Ministry of Health placement verification requirements. These requirements may include criminal record checks, screening and immunisations. Students are expected to comply with these requirements prior to undertaking clinical placements. The Bachelor of Midwifery degree is both demanding and rewarding. The award of this program degree depends on the student satisfactorily completing and passing all academic and clinical components.
