Federation University Australia
4 years full-time
Become a registered nurse and midwife in this accredited 4-year combined degree. Gain practical skills through diverse healthcare placements and small class sizes, preparing you for national and international nursing and midwifery practice.
Year 12 applicants require a study score of at least 25 in any English (Units 3 and 4). The guaranteed ATAR is 75.00, with the lowest adjusted ATAR being 65.75. Subject adjustments are available for Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Mathematics, or Physics (study score of 40 = 3 points, maximum 5 points). Non-Year 12 applicants need previous higher education studies at pass level or a cognate VET qualification. All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency, hold a valid Working with Children Check, National Police Record Check, complete NDIS Work Screening, and provide evidence of current immunisation status and mask fit testing prior to clinical placements.
Year 1 covers foundational knowledge including Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Midwifery (Parts 1 & 2), Introduction to the Nursing Profession, Introduction to Midwifery, Introduction to Person-Centered Nursing Practice, Primary Health (Determinants of Health), and Nursing Assessment and Management. Year 2 introduces clinical practice with units on Childbearing Challenges, Pharmacology for Nurses, Person-Centered Nursing Practice, Pathophysiology, Context of Midwifery, and Primary Health focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Year 3 develops advanced skills in Complex Midwifery Practice, Evidence-Based Midwifery Practice, Professional and Legal Decision-Making, Teaching and Leadership, Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, Neonates Requiring Extra Care, and Mental Health Nursing. Year 4 consolidates learning through Midwifery Practice Diversity, Management of Deteriorating Patients, Transitioning to Nursing Practice, and comprehensive consolidation of Person-Centered Nursing Practice in diverse settings.
Federation University Australia offers a highly practical nursing and midwifery program with accreditation from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). The university provides small class sizes, on-campus simulation facilities with hospital-like rooms and equipment, strong connections with healthcare providers for local and international placements, comprehensive student support services, and a multicultural campus environment. The program prepares graduates for both national and international practice with eligibility for AHPRA registration.
Graduates are eligible for registration as both a registered nurse and midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), enabling careers in diverse healthcare settings nationally and internationally. Career pathways include Registered Nurse, Midwife, and specialized nursing roles in mental health, aged care, community health, and acute care settings. The program also provides a pathway to further study through nine Master of Health specializations for those pursuing advanced qualifications and leadership roles in healthcare.
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