Graduate Diploma in Midwifery
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 33,376 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Graduate Diploma in Midwifery

    About

    Advance your professional midwifery practice and knowledge through the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery at Adelaide University.

    Build critical thinking, analysis, innovation, leadership, and research skills while developing advanced specialised knowledge. You’ll learn to apply established theories to practice further your expert judgement and adaptability as a midwife.

    You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your learning to your professional goals with the flexibility to select from a range of electives across speciality areas such as pharmacology, critical care, perinatal mental health, and Aboriginal health.

    Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technology and gain insights into advancements shaping the midwifery field. You’ll gain experience with innovative developments that will elevate your practice and build your confidence to lead the way in delivering enhanced care.

    You can choose to exit early with a Graduate Certificate or advance your studies by continuing with the Master of Midwifery.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution in the field of Midwifery; AND

    Hold or be eligible to hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

    Career

    Career outcomes

    You’ll be prepared to take your career to the next level with the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery. You’ll graduate well positioned to pursue advanced clinical or leadership roles. Depending on your elective choices you may also consider roles within clinical education, research or academia. Your advanced midwifery skills and knowledge will be sought-after in roles such as:

    • Clinical midwifery specialist
    • Lactation consultant
    • Midwifery unit manager
    • Neonatal care specialist.

    Industry trends

    According to the Department of Health and Aged Care (2025) demand for midwives is expected to grow across the coming decade. As Australia’s population continues to grow healthcare is evolving to enhance the role of primary care providers such as midwives to deliver comprehensive, coordinated and continuous care which will continue to drive demand for professionals with advanced and specialised knowledge (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2024).

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    33,376 / year(s)
    Graduate Diploma in Midwifery
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide