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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Develop specialised competence and expertise, advance the boundaries of human knowledge and become the leader you want to be.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
2266, 082963C
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $41,120 total

About this course

Develop specialised competence and expertise, advance the boundaries of human knowledge and become the leader you want to be.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Midwifery from this institution with a GPA of 5. Or an approved degree and satisfy the Executive Dean that the applicant is suitably qualified to undertake honours, who may be subject to the completion of additional work if set by the Executive Dean.
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Midwifery from this institution with a GPA of 5. Or an approved degree and satisfy the Executive Dean that the applicant is suitably qualified to undertake honours, who may be subject to the completion of additional work if set by the Executive Dean.
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

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Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

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Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Learn how to plan and conduct research that addresses a scientific research question in this one-year program.
  • Push the boundaries of your discipline as you develop your skills in critical and analytical thinking, research, writing and problem-solving.
  • Develop your research abilities through individual mentoring with renowned researchers who'll share their wealth of experience.
  • Graduate with a respected honours qualification that will set you apart in the career market, prove your leadership worth and provide a pathway to future research or learning.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Flight midwifery nurse
  • Antenatal midwife
  • Emergency department midwife
  • Nursing director
  • Midwifery lecturer
  • Policy and project officer
  • Caseload practice midwife
  • Maternity assessment unit midwife
  • Midwifery manager
  • Nursing and midwifery school manager

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
77.9%
Overall satisfaction
74%
Skill scale
62.3%
Teaching scale
84%
Employed full-time
$87.2k
Average salary