Graduate Certificate in Midwifery (Neonatal Care)

What you will study

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery (Neonatal Intensive and Special Care), students must complete 50 credit points or four units, each valued at 12.5 credit points.

Core units

• Foundations of Children's Care 1
• Foundations of Children's Care 2
• Neonatal Intensive and Special Care Theory
• Neonatal Intensive and Special Care Practice

Please note that placements are only possible for registered midwives in the following geographical areas: Tasmania and New South Wales.

Entry requirements

• Applicants must have graduated from a Bachelor of Midwifery program and practised as a registered midwife for at least six (6) months since graduation prior to the start of the course.
• Applicants must provide evidence of Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as a Division 1 registered midwife with no restrictions or conditions.

Students must be working in a Neonatal Unit where they care for critically ill and vulnerable newborns and preterm neonates. Paediatric wards are not considered.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you’ve already completed some relevant studies, you may be eligible to apply for credit that may count towards the requirements for the degree you are applying for. Contact the university or visit their website for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Synthesise advanced theoretical and technical disciplinary knowledge in a specialist area of midwifery practice.
• Critically analyse complex health and social issues and relate midwifery knowledge and skills to implement specialist evidence-informed solutions.
• Evaluate strategies using independent judgement to optimise health in a specialist midwifery practice.
• Communicate specialist midwifery knowledge and information to a range of audiences.

Career outcomes

This course enhances your capabilities as a specialist midwife, preparing you for advanced clinical roles, leadership opportunities and future postgraduate study. Graduates may pursue roles in child and family health, midwifery education, maternal mental health and other specialist areas. With a strong practice foundation and new leadership skills, you’ll be equipped to influence care at both the individual and system levels.

Fees and CSP

Estimated total fee in 2025: From $2,312 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Estimated total fee in 2025: From $12,108 (domestic full-fee paying place)

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of units studied.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

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.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.