Graduate Diploma of Midwifery

    Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at The University of Notre Dame Australia

    Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at The University of Notre Dame Australia

    The University of Notre Dame Australia offers the Graduate Diploma of Graduate Diploma of Midwifery as a full-time degree delivered hybrid at its Sydney, Fremantle, Broome, Sydney, Broome, and Melbourne campuses in Australia. Taught in English and completed over 1 year 6 months, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for graduate diploma of midwifery and related professional fields.

    About Graduate Diploma of Midwifery

    If woman-centred care and delivering new life is your passion the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery is the qualification for you. This unique program follows the philosophy of ‘woman-centred’ midwifery practice and will enable you to develop a high level of critical thinking, technical competence, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.

    You will experience a variety of placements including public and private settings, from large teaching hospitals to small healthcare centres. This quality professional practice experience will give you the confidence and competence to adapt quickly to the midwifery workplace.

    This is a blended-learning program which includes immersive online learning experiences in combination with intensive on-campus study blocks each semester enabling midwifery students to undertake this program whether located in metropolitan or regional / remote locations.

    Your assessments are based on written assignments, tutorial presentations, case studies, various projects and examinations and professional practice assessments at the University and healthcare setting level.

    On graduation, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency will register you as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at The University of Notre Dame Australia

    Entry Requirements

    The following entry requirements apply to this program:

    • A bachelor degree in nursing or the equivalent and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
    • Registered nurses who do not have a level 7 AQF qualification in nursing may be admitted with an alternative mode of entry assessment and recent clinical nursing experience.

    Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Diploma of Midwifery

    Career opportunities

    The Graduate Diploma of Midwifery will enable you to register as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    You can apply directly to the University and there is no application fee.

    To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it with all supporting documents.

    If you prefer, you can download a print version of the international application form. The application form also contains questions relating to Genuine Temporary Entrant assessment. For more information, please download the International Program Guide.

    • What you'll need to apply

      • Certified copies of your academic basis for entry
      • Certified copies of proof of English language proficiency
      • Certified copy of your proof of citizenship/residency
      • Certified copies of existing Australian visa and/or OSHC (if applicable)
      • Evidence of your ability to pay tuition fees and living expenses while in Australia
    • Admissions process

      Our admissions process comprises four easy steps:

      1. Apply – direct or via an education agent
      2. Receive your offer – successful applicants receive an offer via email
      3. Accept - your offer and make fee payment
      4. Enrol – receive your eCoE and apply for your student visa (if applicable), and enrol at Notre Dame
    Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at The University of Notre Dame Australia
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