Bachelor of Midwifery / Bachelor of Nursing
Victoria University (VU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00124K; 02475D
Prepare for a career supporting life and bringing new life into the world. Our double degree in midwifery and nursing gives you the knowledge and skills for two distinct, in-demand professions.During your Bachelor of Midwifery/Bachelor of Nursing degree, you’ll acquire practical skills for each profession – and the healthcare knowledge common to both.You'll practise your new skills in a safe environment on campus, using technology that simulates patient care. You'll also undertake many weeks’ supported clinical practice, working with real patients. By the time you graduate, you'll be work-ready – with genuine experience caring for women through pregnancy, childbirth, and post-birth.We will teach you to understand your patients’ health needs, as well as their social need to feel safe in your care, based on:up-to-date and evidence-informed health careawareness and understanding of cultural safety and sensitivity woman-centred and person-centred quality caredevelopment of professional relationships and workplace integration.Nursing and midwifery complement each other perfectly, and give you choice and flexibility in your career. After graduating from this course, you’ll be able to register and practise as a registered midwife and registered nurse.Location: Please note that you will study at St Albans Campus for years 1-2, and at Sunshine Clinical School for years 3-4.
Structure
To attain the Bachelor of Midwifery / Bachelor of Nursing, students will be required to complete:384 credit points of Core Midwifery and Nursing studies.
Subjects
- Midwifery
- Nursing
Standard entry requirements
Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.Learn more about entry requirements for international students.
Recognition
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
Study pathways
Graduates of the Bachelor of Midwifery/Bachelor of Nursing program (HBMA) will be deemed competent to practice midwifery and nursing in Australia and be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife/Registered Nurse (Division 1) in the Australian health care system.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans | International: $150,400 |
| No |
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| Sunshine | International: $134,000 |
| No |
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Further information
Police check: Students must complete a National Police Records check prior to undertaking hospital/agency placements on an annual basis. Working with Children Check: Students must complete a Working with Children Check prior to undertaking clinical placements. Health status: Students must be prepared to declare their fitness for practice and immunization status prior to undertaking hospital/agency placements.
