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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Graduate Diploma in Midwifery

  • Graduate Diploma

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
GD007
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Fees
$5,210 total

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission, candidates would be required to hold an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7) as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA without any restrictions. Enrolments in the program will be capped initially with a limited number of places available as per the ANMAC accreditation requirements.

Special selection criteria

There are limited places available for this program. Offers will be based on academic achievement.

Post admission requirements

In order to commence clinical placement, students must comply with the Placement Essentials including: Blue Card, be registered as an RN with AHPRA, National Police Check, Vaccinations & TB Screening, First Aid Certificate, QLD Health Student Orientation Checklist, QLD Health Student Deed Poll, Code of Conduct. In addition, students are required to complete individual health service requirements as directed by the placement provider.

Refer to clinical placement details for more information.

Students who do not comply with these requirements will be unable to complete the clinical practice component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.

Additional entry information

Non-standard English language requirements apply.

All students admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery will be Registered Nurse's with AHPRA and hold an AQF Level 7, or above, Nursing qualification. They therefore are deemed to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard (NMBA, 2019).

Recommended prior study
Bachelor of Nursing Science

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • MGP Midwife
  • Midwifery educator and researcher
  • Private practice midwife
  • Registered midwife in hospital or community settings
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • *Pending ANMAC/NMBA accreditation approval
Accreditation

*Pending ANMAC/NMBA accreditation approval