Graduate Certificate in Midwifery Diagnostics and Prescribing

This course provides knowledge and skills to Australian Registered Midwives who wish to extend their scope of practice to include ordering and interpreting investigative tests, as well as the safe and effective prescribing of scheduled medicines.

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to be currently registered as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).