Bachelor (Honours)
The Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) is a one-year degree for high-achieving students who have completed the Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent, focusing on research skills and thesis development under academic supervision.
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).
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 attain a minimum grade point average of 5.0 on the ACU seven-point scale.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2026 Admission.
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).
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.
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Commencing ACU Term 1 - Full-timeYear 1ACU Term 1Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit.
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