Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)

Overview

Midwives are an essential part of professional healthcare, working in settings such as healthcare clinics, hospitals, community practices, birthing centres, and home settings. In this course, you will gain the comprehensive knowledge and skills required to practise midwifery. Your studies will include topics across biological, physical, psychological, and social sciences. You’ll also complete supervised clinical placements in maternity units and follow individual women through their childbirth journey through the ‘continuity of care experience’ (CCE) approach.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Admission Criteria

ATAR Pathway

• Minimum ATAR: 80
• Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): None
• Desirable WACE subjects: Human Biology ATAR

Alternative Pathways

• Indigenous applicant: If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
• STAT entry: The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

English Requirements

• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System):
  • Writing: 7
  • Speaking: 7
  • Reading: 7
  • Listening: 7
  • Overall band score: 7

Fees and Scholarships

Australian and New Zealand Student Indicative Fees

• 2025 Fee year: $7,000* (Commonwealth supported)

Location

• Curtin Perth

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

Course Structure

• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Credit: 600
• CRICOS: K
• Location: Curtin Perth

Career Opportunities

• Midwife
• Antenatal consultant
• Birthing consultant
• Postnatal consultant

Industries

• Healthcare
• Government and non-profit organisations

What You'll Learn

• Demonstrate culturally safe, values-led care for all women and babies through the development of personal and professional skills for cultural competence
• Apply midwifery knowledge and skills within dynamic and complex midwifery contexts
• Discuss the importance of skilled professional midwifery care for women and babies in an international context
• Analyse scientific literature and health standards; synthesise and integrate into woman-centred care; engage with health and scientific information when seeking, evaluating, and using data related to midwifery care and clinical decision-making
• Demonstrate evidence-based decisions on therapeutic interventions by utilising current technology to inform midwifery practice for the delivery of safe and effective care
• Communicate effectively, to meet the woman’s needs, establish collegial relationships with interprofessional teams, and promote midwifery within the community in the broader contexts of primary healthcare and public health policy
• Demonstrate critical reflection and the ability to enhance the development of self and others; demonstrate leadership skills
• Examine current midwifery health legislation; work in an autonomous accountability framework within the scope of ethical and legal midwifery practice as a member of interprofessional teams
• Identify opportunities for lifelong learning and enhance personal knowledge and skills to further contribute to the midwifery profession

Other Requirements and Notes for This Course

• This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the Inherent requirements before applying. Reasonable adjustments can be made for students with disability.
• Ranking and Selection Process: Entry to this course is competitive, with limited places available. Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and entire academic record. Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course-specific prerequisites does not guarantee selection. In the event the course reaches capacity, the University reserves the right not to proceed with subsequent offer rounds.