University of the Sunshine Coast
3 years
Prepare to work as a registered midwife, giving women necessary support and care during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. Gain a strong understanding of the social, cultural, spiritual, psychological and physical experiences of women to provide quality maternity care.
All applicants must either be able to declare that English is their primary language (ie they have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English. At least two years of this education must have been between grades 7 and 12. This education must have been completed in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States of America.); or they must attain an Academic IELTS score of at least 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each subtest (obtained within two years prior to the commencement of the program). Recommended prior study includes English; General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics; at least one science subject.
The Bachelor of Midwifery program covers a range of subjects including anatomy and physiology, professional health communication, midwifery foundations, practice principles for midwifery, introduction to midwifery practice, introductory bioscience, health care and the professions, research foundations for health practice, midwifery care across the continuum, therapeutics in midwifery, midwifery practice, collaborative midwifery practice, neonatal and infant health, leadership and governance in maternity care, perinatal and infant mental health, and more.
The University of the Sunshine Coast is a leading provider of midwifery education in Queensland, Australia. They have state-of-the-art facilities and technology to support practical learning, and their program is designed to produce highly skilled and compassionate midwives who can provide excellent care to women and their families.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Midwifery program will be eligible to apply for registration as a midwife in Australia. They can work in a variety of settings including hospitals, community health services, private practice, and as midwifery educators and researchers.
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