Program Overview

Bachelor of Midwifery

The Bachelor of Midwifery is a three-year full-time program that prepares students to work across all models of midwifery practice. The program develops the knowledge, empathy, and clinical judgment needed to support women, newborns, and families through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Credit Points: 240
• Degree Code: 1354
• Cricos Code: Not specified
• Entry Requirements: IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 7 and at least 7 for listening, reading, and speaking, and 6.5 for writing. Other English language tests are also accepted with specific minimum scores.
• Fees: The indicative annual tuition fee for international students is $41,500 for 2026.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Midwifery program can find employment opportunities in various public and private healthcare settings, including:

• Midwifery private practice
• Public or private hospitals
• Maternity and neonatal care
• Rural and remote health
• International aid organizations
• Midwifery education, research, and academia

Program Structure

The program includes a mix of online study and two-week on-campus intensive blocks with workshops, simulations, and hands-on midwifery practice. Students gain valuable experience in state-of-the-art clinics and labs and participate in professional placements at leading hospitals and clinics.

Admission Requirements

• Academic entry requirements apply to international applicants for undergraduate programs.
• English language requirements must be met, with options for demonstrating proficiency including IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and OET.
• Credit and recognition of prior learning may be available for prior study or experience.

Degree Structure

The Bachelor of Midwifery degree requires the completion of 240 credit points, comprising core courses that cover foundational anatomy and physiology, midwifery practice, research evidence, and clinical practice. The program also includes courses on maternal and infant wellbeing, medication, pharmacology, and screening for midwives.

Similar Degrees

Similar degrees offered by Griffith University include the Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours), Graduate Certificate in Primary Maternity Care, and Master of Primary Maternity Care. These programs provide advanced coursework and research opportunities in midwifery and related disciplines.

Accreditation and Recognition

The Bachelor of Midwifery program is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the NMBA.