University of the Sunshine Coast
Graduate Diploma in Midwifery
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to support women throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma in Midwifery program will prepare students to work as registered midwives, providing support and care for women and their families during pregnancy, labour and postpartum. Students will gain a strong understanding of women's social, cultural, spiritual, psychological and physical experiences to provide quality maternity care.
In this program, you will learn how to provide woman-centred, evidence-based care to women and their families. You will understand midwifery care across the childbearing continuum, including legal and ethical requirements, anatomy and physiology, research and evidence-based practice. Students will also learn midwifery skills in a simulated environment with state-of-the-art technology. Lastly, you will gain practical experience through clinic placements, maternity services and private midwifery practices.
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
What you will study
The program is comprised of seven courses (96 units). Each course is valued at 12 units unless otherwise indicated.
Required courses
- Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
- Midwifery care across the continuum 1
- Introduction to the Midwifery Profession
- Care of the unwell neonate
- Midwifery care across the continuum 2
- Midwifery leadership, governance and mentorship
- Integration into the Midwifery Profession (24 units)
Entry requirements
To be considered for admission, candidates would be required to hold an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7) as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA without any restrictions. Enrolments in the program will be capped initially with a limited number of places available as per the ANMAC accreditation requirements.
English language requirements
Non-standard English language requirements apply.
All students admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery will be Registered Nurse's with AHPRA and hold an AQF Level 7, or above, Nursing qualification. They therefore are deemed to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard (NMBA, 2019).
Recognition of Prior Learning
UniSC offers credit for prior learning consistent with the Australian Qualifications Framework and general practice in the Australian Higher Education sector. If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your UniSC degree. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- MGP Midwife
- Midwifery educator and researcher
- Private practice midwife
- Registered midwife in hospital or community settings
Fees and CSP
Indicative fee in 2025: $5,210 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
This is an indicative fee for one year of full-time study. Actual fees will change based on selected courses and are subject to yearly increases.
Student fees may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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 course 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.
