Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)

If you’re serious about making a name for yourself in an industry committed to making a positive impact on future generations, then the UC Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) course is the perfect choice to help you stand out and advance your clinical research skills at the same time.In this course you will get to study epidemiological techniques and learn how to read, collect and process health data - which in turn will give you the tools to enable you to formulate an independent thesis under the expert guidance of highly experienced academic mentors.This course also offers you the chance to benefit from UC’s close relationships with local and national stakeholders which means you’ll have the opportunity to build your own personal professional networks of industry contacts.UC Work Integrated Learning (WIL), is a vital component of the UC experience as it allows students to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships before they graduate.Although this course does not include any WIL placements, it does involve many opportunities for you to associate with a wide range of professional contacts, and as a result can improve your chances of gaining employment once you graduate.The UC Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) course is a globally recognised qualification and our reputation for consistently producing above average, critical thinking graduates opens many career options in both the public and public health sectors including:Applicants must meet all the following criteria:There are non-standard English language requirements for this course.

To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with no band score below 6.5 or equivalent.

For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the University website.The University of Canberra is committed to building a strong and sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and sport industry workforce.

If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person interested in studying a health or sport course, please contact Rachel Harrigan or phone 6201 2608.

Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 3 credit points as follows

• 8580 - Epidemiology and Principles of Research - 3 cp, Level 3

Restricted Choice - Must pass 21 credit points from the following

• Full Time Enrolment - Select the following units 8833 - Midwifery Honours Thesis H (21cp) (9cp) FT (part A) - 0 cp, Level H 8834 - Midwifery Honours Thesis H (21cp) (12cp) FT (part B) - 21 cp, Level H
• Part Time Enrolment - Select the following units 8835 - Midwifery Honours Thesis H (21cp) (3cp) PT (part A) - 0 cp, Level H 8836 - Midwifery Honours Thesis H (21cp) (6cp) PT (part B) - 21 cp, Level H

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:A) hold a completed bachelor or postgraduate degree in midwifery with a distinction or higher averageB) registered or eligible for registration as a midwife in Australia.An Honours Supplementary Form must be completed as part of your application. It can be found at: http://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/forms

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.