Bachelor of Midwifery

The Bachelor of Midwifery at the University of Canberra is a three-year degree focused on preparing students to support women through pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. The course blends theory with practice, so alongside learning about anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and psychosocial health, you’ll also gain hands-on experience in clinical settings. This degree covers antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care for mothers and newborns, and explores the cultural, ethical and legal dimensions of midwifery practice in Australia.

Australian bachelor degrees, including this one, are structured in semesters. Each semester, you complete several units of study, each with an assigned number of credit points. Across three years, you’ll earn the standard credit points required for an undergraduate degree. A substantial part of your learning involves work-integrated learning: on placement, you attend births, consult with expecting mothers, and work under registered midwives in both public and private health settings, including regional and metropolitan hospitals around Canberra. This direct experience is central to competent practice on graduation.

Throughout the degree, you develop technical skills in assessment, labour and birth support, clinical decision-making, and breastfeeding advice. You’ll also strengthen communication, advocacy, and inter-professional teamwork skills, all of which are vital for midwives in Australian health services. This course suits those who want a direct entry pathway to a regulated healthcare profession, enjoy a practical and people-focused role, and have interest in women's health and family wellbeing.

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, a requirement for practice. International students are advised to check English language requirements for both entry and registration, as they are set at a higher level for nursing and midwifery than for many other undergraduate courses. While studying in Australia, students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and on completion, may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Confirm details and updates on the university's official website or the CRICOS register.

• Registered midwife in public or private hospitals
• Community-based midwifery services
• Primary maternity care clinics
• Maternal and child health services
• Education and advocacy roles in women’s health organisations