Charles Darwin University
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Become a registered midwife through this professionally accredited 3-year degree combining online learning with intensive clinical training. Ideal for those passionate about woman-centred care and supporting families through pregnancy, birth and postnatal periods.
Applicants must have completed Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) with an ATAR of at least 80, or hold a Diploma level or higher qualification, or have completed at least 0.5 year of higher education with a GPA of 5.5 or above. All applicants must meet specific English language proficiency standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, demonstrated through primary language declaration, approved English language tests (IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 94, Cambridge 185, PTE 66, or OET B), or current AHPRA registration. Pre-clinical requirements include immunisation, Senior First Aid qualification, criminal record checks and working with children clearances.
The course comprises 240 credit points across core units and specialist electives. Core units include Anatomy and Physiology (SBI161-162), Fundamentals of Primary Health Care (NUR135), and comprehensive midwifery practice units covering foundations, physiological pregnancy and birth, complex pregnancy, pharmacology, First Nations Australian women's health, labour and birth management, postpartum care, newborn care, breastfeeding, perinatal psychosocial health, emergency management, global midwifery context, and transition to professional practice. Students undertake 1120 hours of professional experience placement plus Continuity of Midwifery Care Experiences (COMCE) requiring follow-up of 10-15 women throughout pregnancy, birth and postnatal periods. Compulsory simulation teaching blocks are held each semester at Darwin, Alice Springs, Sydney, Tamworth or Brisbane campuses.
Charles Darwin University is one of the largest providers of online midwifery and nursing degrees in Australia with over 30 years of distance education experience. CDU achieved five-star rating for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and provides extensive technical and academic support through an easy-to-use online learning platform. The university offers flexible study options combining online learning with intensive clinical simulation suites located across multiple Australian campuses, enabling students to balance study with family and work commitments while receiving high-quality skills training meeting industry standards.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Midwifery are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to practice as midwives across all Australian States and Territories. Career opportunities include positions in midwifery group practices, homebirth services, public and private hospitals, rural and remote healthcare settings, and community health services. The qualification opens pathways to leadership roles, further postgraduate study, and specialisation in areas such as complex pregnancy management, perinatal mental health, and First Nations maternal health. The degree particularly supports careers serving rural, remote and First Nations Australian communities.
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