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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Graduate Diploma in Midwifery Practice

  • Graduate Diploma

If you are a current Registered Nurse and thinking about a move to midwifery this might be the course for you.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
18 months full-time
Course Code
T91
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Fees
$3,100 per year / $4,650 total

About this course

If you are a current Registered Nurse and thinking about a move to midwifery this might be the course for you.

The course explores midwifery foundations and cultural studies, as well as complex care and midwifery therapeutics.

Midwifery students provide continuity of care for 10 or more women during their pregnancies.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma Award.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

    All applicants are required to Provide proof of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered Nurse Division 1) with no endorsements or restrictions; a statement detailing their interest in the midwifery course including the skills they have achieved in nursing to assist midwifery practice, and provide a copy of current resume.

    Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree; or
    • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
  • International students are required to provide an IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0) or any other equivalent test approved by AHPRA. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

    Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree from an approved country;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Study locations

Online

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

This course opens opportunities for you to work on hospital maternity wards and antenatal clinics, as well as in birthing centres. You might also be employed in community clinics, home birth practices or mobile clinics in rural and remote areas.

Possible future job titles

Midwife

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
87.1%
Overall satisfaction
88.1%
Skill scale
76.2%
Teaching scale
90.9%
Employed full-time
$87.2k
Average salary