Bachelor of Midwifery
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01595D
Support the journey of pregnancy, birth and beyond. Prepare to work as a registered midwife, giving women necessary support and care during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. Gain a strong understanding of the social, cultural, spiritual, psychological and physical experiences of women to provide quality maternity care. In this program you will Learn how to provide woman-centred, evidence-based care to women and their families, Understand midwifery care across the childbearing continuum, legal and ethical requirements, bioscience and anatomy and physiology, research and evidenced based practice, Learn midwifery skills in a simulated environment with state-of-the-art technology, Gain practical experience through placements at clinics, maternity services, and private midwifery practices.
Structure
Total units: 288
Subjects
- HLT100 Anatomy and Physiology
- HLT103 Professional Health Communication
- HLT121 Midwifery Foundations
- HLT131 Practice Principles for Midwifery
- HLT132 Introduction to Midwifery Practice
- LFS103 Introductory Bioscience
- NUR121 Health Care and the Professions
- NUR131 Research Foundations for Health Practice
- HLT200 Midwifery Care Across the Continuum
- HLT201 Therapeutics in Midwifery
- HLT202 Midwifery Practice 2
- HLT203 Collaborative Midwifery Practice
- HLT206 Neonatal and Infant Health
- HLT207 Midwifery Practice 1
- NUR222 Health, Law and Ethics
- NUR231 Drug Therapy
- HLT301 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
- HLT303 Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
- HLT310 Leadership and Governance in Maternity Care
- HLT311 Midwifery Practice 3
- HLT312 Midwifery Internship(24 units)
- NUR332 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety
- NUR312 Life Crisis
- PAR301 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Maternal and Neonatal Health
Standard entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UniSC Sunshine Coast |
| No |
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