Graduate Diploma in Midwifery

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Midwifery at UTS is a 14-month, full-time program that qualifies registered nurses as professional midwives. The course requires concurrent employment in an accredited midwifery unit and includes nine compulsory subjects. Graduates are in high demand in both public and private health systems, with career options including practicing midwife, midwifery education, and leadership roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Diploma in Midwifery at UTS is a highly competitive course that qualifies registered nurses to be professional midwives through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The course meets standards of midwifery education and practice at both the national and international level. Midwives are valued members of the health care workforce who are in high demand, in both the public and private health systems, and the current shortage is expected to continue for some time.

Outline:

This course is offered over a 14-month, full-time period. The course requires concurrent employment in an accredited midwifery unit for one year (four days a week) in order for students to meet the requirements to gain midwifery registration with the National Board of Nursing and Midwifery.

Careers:

Career options include practicing midwife in a hospital, community, and public and private settings in metropolitan and rural areas. Career progression opportunities include midwifery education, management and research, and consultancy and leadership roles.