University of South Australia
Graduate Certificate in Midwifery
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Prepares students to further their career and make an advanced contribution to midwifery practice.
Course overview
Degree overview
- Build your knowledge and skills in extended areas of midwifery practice while working in industry.
- Use this qualification as a pathway to further learning, including the Master of Midwifery.
- Study at a university with well-above world-class research in midwifery.
- Be supported by the learning resources available to you 24/7.
- Study with South Australia’s No.1 university for student satisfaction in health.
- Benefit from flexible learning options, with full- and part-time study modes available.
The Graduate Certificate in Midwifery is designed to provide Registered Midwives with a postgraduate qualification in midwifery and prepares you to work in diverse midwifery settings. Learn from academic staff who are experts in their speciality area and apply your learnings from this degree directly to your work context.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery, students must complete any two 9-unit courses from the following:
- Introduction to High Acuity Nursing and Midwifery
- Perinatal Mental Health for Health Professionals
- Skills for Recovery Practice in Mental Health
- Decision-Making for Midwifery and Nursing Practice
- Leadership and Management in Nursing and Midwifery
- Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Health Education
- Implementing Teaching and Learning in Health Education
- Perspectives in Mental Health Practice
- Best Practice in Adolescent Mental Health
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to hold current registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer (study credit) formally recognises your prior learning and work/life experience. It can be granted for specific courses (subjects) or a block of courses where your previous qualification or experience is equivalent to the learning.
So, what counts as prior learning? It can be from one of the following providers:
- Recognised higher education provider.
- TAFE or other recognised VET provider.
- A professional body, enterprise, private educational institution, or other similar body.
- Work experience.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates are qualified to practise across a wide variety of healthcare settings, such as:
- Hospitals
- Women’s health services
- Community services
This qualification can lead to further study with the Master of Midwifery, where you can extend your skills in midwifery practice, policy, education and leadership.
Fees and CSP
Estimated total fee in 2025: From $2,313.50 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The estimated total fee is calculated based on 0.5 EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Study Load).
Student fees may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Depending on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
