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Start date
February

Campus
City East

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
IBMW

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
2020: AUD$ 32,600 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)
2021: AUD$ 34,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)

Admissions
Student Profile

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.5]
IELTS writing [6.5]
IELTS speaking [6.5]
IELTS listening [6.5]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
036241G

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Advanced Diploma level or above

OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a second language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.5]
IELTS writing [6.5]
IELTS speaking [6.5]
IELTS listening [6.5]

See equivalence table for other qualifications and English Language tests accepted by UniSA (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Bangladesh HSC	5
Canada High School (OSSD)	85
Eynesbury FSP	410
German Abitur	1.7
India (best 4)	80
Kenya KCSE (average)	A
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	12
Malaysia UEC	22
Norway GPA	4.5
Pakistan HSSC	90
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	11
Sweden GPA	17.5
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	12
Vietnam	9.5
Australia	90
IB (best 6)	33
USA SAT (1600)	1420
HKDSE	20
Nepal NEB	3.21

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This program is also offered at the Mount Gambier campus.

Degree overview

Learn in our unique, clinician-led, authentic simulated hospital and health service (HHHS) on campus with expert clinical and academic staff.
Be directly and actively involved in a minimum of 30 births and work alongside practicing midwives.
Embark on clinical placements from your first year of study.
Learn from well above world-class researchers,¹ as well as industry-experienced clinicians.
Have the opportunity to study some of your degree internationally with overseas placement.
Our graduates satisfy the academic requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

¹2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

Snapshot

Midwifery students

This degree will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to provide care, support and advice to women during pregnancy, labour, birth and during the postnatal period.

There is a strong focus on theory and practical experience, and you will do much of your learning in our unique clinician led, authentic simulated hospital and health service on campus, known as the Horizon Hospital and Health Service (HHHS) – the only one of its kind in South Australia.

You will then have the opportunity to further develop these skills when you embark on real-world clinical placements across metropolitan, regional and rural hospitals and health services. Under the supervision of registered midwives, you will follow women during pregnancy and birth journeys. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to study a portion of your degree internationally with an overseas placement during your third year of study.

High achieving students with a competitive grade point average (GPA) may be given the opportunity to undertake the Bachelor of Midwifery with a linked Bachelor of Nursing pathway comprising four years of full-time study.

For registered nurses:

Registered Nurses (RNs) entering this degree may be granted 49.5 units of credit. These requirements are detailed within the What courses you’ll study section of this page.

For previously registered midwives:

Designed for midwives who have not practiced for between five and ten years, this degree has a pathway to fulfil the re-entry practice requirements. These requirements are detailed within the How to Apply section of this page.

What you'll need

Students who undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required for their degree, such as field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate they meet mandatory pre-placement conditional requirements. These include criminal history clearance, a Working with Children Check and immunisation requirements. Please visit the Clinical Placement Unit for information on key requirements, and to access the full student checklists. On entry to the qualification you will be required to confirm that you meet the ‘Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements’ requirements.

All students enrolled in a program leading to professional registration must be registered with the relevant National Board. The registration process is undertaken by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with the University providing notification to AHPRA following enrolment in the program.

What you'll learn

Midwifery students

Midwifery is an international profession and birthing practices are different all over the world. A focus of this degree is on addressing the political, socio-cultural, economic and technological influences on midwifery practices. The legal and ethical responsibilities of midwives are also explored.

There is a strong focus on theory and practical experience, and you will do much of your learning in our unique clinician-led, authentic simulated hospital and health service on campus. Here you will have the opportunity to practice your skills through real-life scenarios and feel confident and prepared for clinical practice. This simulated hospital environment fully led by practicing registered nurses and midwives (clinicians), known as the Horizon Hospital and Health Service (HHHS), is the only one of its kind in South Australia.

You will then be given the opportunity to further develop these skills when you embark on real-world clinical placements across metropolitan, regional and rural hospitals and health services, under the supervision of registered midwives. During these placements you will be actively involved in a minimum of 30 normal births, and in the pre- and post-birth care of at least 100 women. You will also follow 15 women through their pregnancy and birth journeys through Continuity Of Care Experiences (COCE).

All students will need to complete clinical placements in South Australia, and they must be completed on a full-time basis.

In addition, you may have the opportunity to study a portion of your degree internationally, with an overseas placement during your third year of study.

Degree structure

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
Year 1 - Introduction to Midwifery Practice
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Foundations of Midwifery	NURS 1058	4.5
Human Body 1	BIOL 1047	4.5
Normal Pregnancy and Childbirth	NURS 1060	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6), Summer Term (Study Period 7)
Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Foundation Practicum 1	NURS 1056	4.5		Rule(s): 5,6,12,14,16
Human Body 2	BIOL 1048	4.5
First Peoples' Health	HLTH 1047	4.5
Healthy Mothers and Babies	NURS 1059	4.5
Year 2 - Developing Midwifery Competence
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Complex Care across the Childbirth Continuum	NURS 2026	9		Rule(s): 12
Fetal and Maternal Pathophysiology	BIOL 2056	4.5		Rule(s): 12
Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Development Practicum 2	NURS 2039	4.5		Rule(s): 5,6,12,14,16
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6), Summer Term (Study Period 7)
Complex Care of the Neonate	NURS 2038	9
Pharmacology and Diagnostics for Midwives	PHAR 2018	4.5
Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Practice Development Practicum 3	NURS 2036	4.5		Rule(s): 5,6,12,14,16
Year 3 - Transition to Midwifery Professional Practice
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Research Methodologies	NURS 3044	4.5
Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing	NURS 3054	4.5
Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Transition Practicum 4	NURS 3052	9		Rule(s): 5,6,12,14,16
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6), Summer Term (Study Period 7)
Becoming a Midwife	NURS 3047	4.5
Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Transition Practicum 5	NURS 3053	9		Rule(s): 5,6,12,14,16
Midwifery Project	NURS 3049	4.5
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and are a registered nurse with a current practising certificate
will be granted 49.5 units of credit and are required to complete the following
Year 1
Contemporary Midwifery Practice	NURS 1062	9	Note(s): 4
Normal Pregnancy and Childbirth	NURS 1060	9
Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Foundation Practicum 1	NURS 1056	4.5		Rule(s): 5,6,12,14,16
Complex Care of the Neonate	NURS 2038	9
Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Practice Development Practicum 3	NURS 2036	4.5		Rule(s): 5,6,12,14,16
Year 2
Complex Care across the Childbirth Continuum	NURS 2026	9
Fetal and Maternal Pathophysiology	BIOL 2056	4.5
Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Transition Practicum 5	NURS 3053	9		Rule(s): 5,6,12,14,16

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The Bachelor of Midwifery is an undergraduate degree accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) as a qualification leading to entry to the Register of Midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The program accreditation requires students to complete the program in three years full-time or up to six years part-time.

2. On entry to the program and before undertaking a course related clinical placement, all students must confirm that they meet the "Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements Requirements" necessary to undertake a clinical placement as a student, in preparation for entry (registration) into the nursing and midwifery professions or for specialist or advanced practice qualifications.

3. Student registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required in order to study the program. Students who do not meet registration criteria and are refused registration with the Board, or who have their registration rescinded during the program, will be unable to continue in the program.

4. Students who are subject to an investigation by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act cannot proceed to clinical placement (or will have their placement suspended) until the investigation is completed and the University is notified of the outcome.

5. A 'Provide First Aid Certificate' and a 'Manual Handling Certificate' are prerequisites for these courses. Students will be expected to have successfully completed a recognised 'Provide First Aid' program and a Manual Handling program before they will be permitted to commence these courses.

6. A CPR Certificate must be current at the commencement of these courses.

7. All students who undertake the program, whether full-time, part-time, internal, or external, will be required to attend clinical placements on a full-time basis. Shiftwork will be required over a 7 day roster.

8. Clinical placements are an integral component of the program and are normally undertaken in health agencies in South Australia. Interstate students who accept an offer will be required to acknowledge that their placements and client Continuity of Care Experience will all be based in South Australia.

9. Students are required to satisfy the standard of dress, behaviour and fitness for practice as prescribed by institutions in which clinical practicum placements are undertaken. This also applies to students undertaking Horizon Hospital and Health Service (HHHS) activities.

10. Failure to satisfy the requirements of Rules 1-9 above may prevent students from meeting course requirements and hence the completion of the program.

11. To achieve the standards required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, students are required to participate in, and document, the number of episodes of care and births as prescribed by the School of Nursing and Midwifery and specified by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

12. Students are required to attend compulsory on-campus intensive workshops/seminars for these courses. Where possible, compulsory on-campus workshops/seminars for courses scheduled in the same study period will be timetabled to minimise the duration that student are required to be on campus. Further information is available on the School of Nursing and Midwifery website (http://www.unisa.edu.au/nur/).

13. Students undertaking midwifery studies in Australia must practice in accordance with the Midwife standards for practice. If a student is unable to provide care to individuals due to religious, cultural or other reasons, the student will be unable to successfully complete course objectives and assessments within this program. This rule also applies to peer group work in classes.

14. Students who have completed a leave of absence and/or not engaged in an Experiential Learning Activity (ELA) course in the previous 12 month period will be required to undertake an 'IBMW Compulsory Module' for which a fee may be charged. The purpose of the 'IBMW Compulsory Module' is to ensure that practice standards are maintained.

15. Students must meet the vaccination requirements for health professionals prior to commencing the program. Failure to meet vaccination requirements will limit placement opportunities.

16. All students in the Division of Health Sciences who, as part of their program, undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required, such as in field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate that they have a current National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL (or their home state police service) and a current Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) Child-Related Clearance or a Working With Children Check (WWCC) from 1 July 2019, which is valid for the duration of the program. The National Police Certificate will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent clinical placement involvement. The University has a process for reviewing these outcomes to assess suitability for placement.

Notes

1. The "Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements Requirement Statements" advise potential applicants and students of the requirements necessary to undertake a clinical placement as a student in preparation for entry (registration) into the nursing and midwifery professions or for specialist or advanced practice qualifications.

2. Students with a disability or chronic health condition may be able to have reasonable adjustments made to teaching and learning, assessment, clinical practice and other activities to enable them to participate in their course and meet the Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements requirements. Reasonable adjustments should not fundamentally change the nature of the Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements requirements.

3. Experiential Learning Activities / clinical practicum placements are integral to this program. Due to limited placement availability and/or a request from a placement venue that a student be assessed directly by a University staff member, interstate and non-metropolitan students may be required to attend a placement in metropolitan Adelaide.

4. Bachelor of Nursing graduates and hospital certified Registered Nurses undertake NURS 1062 Contemporary Midwifery Practice (9 units) instead of NURS 1058 Foundations of Midwifery (4.5 units) and NURS 1059 Healthy Mothers and Babies (4.5 units).

5. Students are advised that they may be required to undertake a clinical placement in a rural or remote location.

6. Students may be required to undertake Child Safe Environments Training before commencing their clinical placement.

7. Students are advised that a current South Australian driver's licence may be required by some clinical venues.

8. Due to the rigorous demands of the program, students are advised that they should be physically fit. In addition, students may be required before commencing their professional placements, to undergo medical examinations as determined by the relevant hospital authorities.

9. Due to the nature of the Continuity of Care Experience, students may be required to carry these out over more than one study period, hence receiving an interim (I) grade for the course. All interim notations will be converted to a non-graded pass or fail grade within one academic year in accordance with the University's Assessment Policies and Procedures Manual.

10. Some `Continuity of Care Experiences' (COCE) may occur outside normal teaching periods. All midwifery students must register COCE women, attend the required orientation and be compliant with conditional evidence at all times.

11. The program is available by internal and external delivery mode. However, the external Bachelor of Midwifery is suitable only for students based in South Australia who wish to study externally. It is not suitable for interstate students due to increasing difficulty in obtaining clinical training opportunities in other states.

Study hours

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects and contribute to online discussion forums (independent study). So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate on average 40 hours per week.

Assessment

Your studies will incorporate practical, professionally-focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

quizzes
presentations
assignments
portfolios
clinical activities
online activities

Global opportunities

Enrich your studies and your life – make overseas study part of your qualification. Australian and international students may have the option to do an exchange, short-term program or study tour overseas. We have links with universities worldwide. You can choose short-term or semester-long study from a range of universities and countries depending on your area of study and cultural interests.

Take a look at the global opportunities available.

Why Bachelor of Midwifery

Midwifery students

Incorporating a birthing suite, special care nursery and postnatal area, the Horizon Hospital and Health Service is a fully equipped, state-of-the-art clinical learning environment populated by the women and their families who live in our Horizon City and Community – a virtual health community unique to UniSA. It is designed to facilitate, enhance and support your understanding of real-world midwifery practice. The women of Horizon are interactive manikins, including birthing manikins who can be programmed to simulate a range of birth scenarios, and real people acting as family members. They each have their own personal stories, relationships and health histories, along with pregnancy care records. This will complement your off-campus clinical placements throughout your degree.

By learning from experienced clinicians and teaching staff who are well above world-class researchers,¹ you are assured the very best in academic resources, learning facilities and support.

This degree can also be a great option for those wanting the flexibility that comes with online learning and on-campus workshops – we offer accessible online learning facilities and dedicated support staff who are with you every step of the way.

¹2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

Real-world connections

As a student, you will benefit from our strong industry links. You will learn from experienced clinicians, including registered midwives both on campus and when you complete clinical placements as part of your study, in settings including home visits, community clinics and maternity hospitals.

These placements provide you with the opportunity to practice your clinical skills, implement your knowledge into practice, learn from industry-experienced professionals in the field, and build valuable networks and relationships. You will also engage in Continuity Of Care Experiences (COCE) where you follow women through their pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal journeys.

We also host regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Online study

This qualification is offered online. With interactive online course materials and a 24/7 learning environment you can organise your study to suit your lifestyle. You can:

study online, including accessing access videos and course resources
participate in an interactive online learning environment
submit your assignments and get feedback online
use online forums for team work and communication

Online study is available but some on-campus workshop attendance is required at the City East campus. These requirements are detailed on individual course pages.

Career outcomes

Your career

Midwives are the primary maternity care providers in Australia, providing care, support and advice to women during pregnancy, labour, birth and in the postnatal transition. They play an important role in the promotion of normal birth, which includes screening, assessments, detection of complications, and providing emergency care to both the woman and her baby in collaboration with other health professionals. Midwives play a significant role in health education such as family planning, preparing for birth, parenting and infant care.

Registered midwives can work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, such as:

community and hospital services
rural and remote healthcare
home-based services
health agencies.

As a Midwife, you may also have the opportunity to undertake further study in the areas of research with a Masters by Research or strengthen your supervisory skills with a Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Clinical Education) or Professional Certificate in Practice Education. Other options are the Graduate Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health and the Master of Midwifery.

Graduates may complete the Transition to Professional Practice Program with a participating employer.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Graduates satisfy the academic requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The requirements for registration are determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Industry facts

Employment for midwifery and nursing professionals in Australia is projected to increase by 40,900 (12.4 per cent) by May 2024.¹

¹Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2019

To May 2024, healthcare and social assistance is projected to make the largest contribution to employment growth in Australia – an increase of 252,600 jobs.¹

¹Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2019

Healthcare and social assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs in the Australian labour market since the 1990s.¹

¹Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2019

How to apply

Applying to study with us:

go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply
you will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application

If you are a Registered Nurse looking to study this degree, you may be interested in our Registered Nursing pathway option. This option is available from the following three campuses:

UniSA City East campus: This option allows you to study on-campus (internal) or online (external). Please note, online students will still need to come on-campus for intensive clinical workshops. Please see the degree info at top of this page for the internal and external SATAC codes.
UniSA Mount Gambier campus: Please see the degree info at the top of this page for the SATAC code, where you will complete your studies online (external) and attend intensive clinical workshops on-campus.
UniSA Whyalla campus: Please see the degree info at the top of this page for the external SATAC code which is the one required for Whyalla applications, where you will complete your studies online (external) and attend intensive clinical workshops on-campus.

If you are a midwife who has not practiced between five and ten years and have received confirmation from AHPRA that you are eligible to apply for a re-entry to practice program, you may wish to consider the Bachelor of Midwifery re-entry pathway. If you wish to apply to this pathway you will be required to complete a specific program of study (12 months full-time equivalent), that can be completed on-campus or online, although online students will come on-campus to attend intensive clinical workshops. Please follow the above steps via SATAC, and additionally email midwifery.enquiries@unisa.edu.au to advise us of your application, noting this pathway.

Alternative Pathways

Australian

There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree:

International

There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree:

SAIBT Diploma of Health Science

Credit transfer

You could be eligible for credit for previous studies you have undertaken. Find out online.

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Your study experience and support

As a student at the University of South Australia you will have unique access to work placement opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events, internships, guest speakers and more.

Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform. We have health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and great student lounges. You will also have access to a range of community clinics, which provide professional and cost effective services in areas of health, law and psychology. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and lots more.

Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, a perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Student services

International Student Services will make your life at university easier. We want you to be successful, and if you need help we will be there to assist. Support services include:

careers advice
help with student visas and health cover
personal counselling
academic counselling
fees and finance help
common rooms
prayer rooms
security officers
services offered through our student association, USASA
accommodation services

We also offer study support from our Learning Advisers. You can work with them face-to-face or online. They are here to help you develop academically and professionally during your studies. They also offer help with the English language. When you become a UniSA student you can contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and any other questions you might have.

24/7 digital environment

Our learnonline facilities include a personal learning environment with virtual classrooms, lecture recordings, emails, learning support, administration, library access and results. The environment is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can tailor your learning to your life. We are continually investing in innovative digital technologies for a high-quality student learning experience.

Your campus

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments.

Your study spaces

Emergency Department

The Horizon Hospital and Health Service (HHHS) is a fully equipped, state-of-the-art clinical learning environment fully led by practising registered nurses and midwives (clinicians) and populated by the women and their families who live in our Horizon City and Community – a virtual health community, which is the only one of its kind in South Australia. It is designed to facilitate, enhance and support your understanding of real-world midwifery practice. The women of Horizon are interactive manikins, including birthing manikins who can be programmed to simulate a range of birth scenarios, and real people acting as family members. They each have their own personal stories, relationships and health histories, along with pregnancy care records. This will complement your off-campus clinical placements throughout your degree.

You will also have exposure to UniSA’s on-campus Midwifery clinic which is open to the public and offers personalised pregnancy and postnatal care adapted to suit each individual’s and family’s needs.

Your program director

I am committed to women-centred midwifery practice that provides holistic care informed by the best available evidence. Working with the midwifery team at UniSA, we have a strong research culture and innovative teaching approach to ensure graduates are prepared for contemporary midwifery practice and life-long learning to enable optimal outcomes for women and their babies.

Dr Julie Fleet

Program Director

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Dr Julie Fleet

Program Director

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How to apply?

There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.

You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.

Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.

If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.

If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.

Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees.
Is there a closing date for applications?

There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.

If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
What credit can I receive for previous studies?

You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.

The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.

The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
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What others are saying

I have had great placement opportunities including the Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s delivery suite and post natal ward, Burnside Hospital and Mt Barker Hospital.

Alex Tomaselli

Bachelor of Midwifery

Alex Tomaselli

Bachelor of Midwifery

The facilities at UniSA are hospital-standard and the workshops held in the on-campus hospital and health service were very useful in preparing me for my placements. Plus the staff at UniSA are well-experienced registered midwives and I enjoyed listening to their stories throughout my studies.

Hui Bao

Bachelor of Midwifery

Hui Bao

Bachelor of Midwifery

I am studying to become a midwife so that I can provide more women-centred options for mothers-to-be during pregnancy and labour. Rural hospitals often have limited resources, so I know how valuable my contribution will be.

Kayla Kemp

Bachelor of Midwifery

Kayla Kemp

Bachelor of Midwifery

UniSA graduates are overall passionate and engaged learners, who can successfully adapt to different clinical environments and cultures while still putting theory into practice. Not only can they learn a specific skill set, but they have the ability to think innovatively and question the perceived norms.

Juanita Ielasi

Employment: Chief Executive Officer, Calvary Wakefield Hospital

Juanita Ielasi

<br />Employment: Chief Executive Officer, Calvary Wakefield Hospital

I chose to study midwifery after hearing a young Cambodian woman recall saying goodbye to her pregnant mother as a small girl in a remote village. I thought ‘someone should do something about this’ but couldn’t find any organisations that worked with the desperately poor in remote provinces, so I thought, ‘I could go to university, get qualified and come back to help them!'

Kate Taylor

Bachelor of Midwifery
Employment: Registered Midwife, Founder of The 2h Project, Lyell McEwin Hospital, and UniSA Clinical Facilitator and Educator

Kate Taylor

Bachelor of Midwifery
<br />Employment: Registered Midwife, Founder of The 2h Project, Lyell McEwin Hospital, and UniSA Clinical Facilitator and Educator

I’ve always had a passion for helping others and a nurturing nature, so studying Midwifery allows my personal traits and desire to care for others be fulfilled. I’ve had the opportunity to undertake a rural placement in Port Augusta, where the close continuity and cultural care provided in a small country unit has inspired me to one day take my skill and knowledge to a country hospital.

Paige Elliott

Bachelor of Midwifery

Paige Elliott

Bachelor of Midwifery

My goal is to work in the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), I love this area the most and it is quite challenging but extremely rewarding to see a baby that you have been caring for, sometimes for months, finally go home with its parents to meet its siblings and the rest of the family. Every time I enter a hospital my heart starts racing and I get a huge rush of adrenaline, this is how I know that this is what I am supposed to be doing with my life.

Bradley Mackintosh

Bachelor of Midwifery

Bradley Mackintosh

Bachelor of Midwifery

I am the inaugural recipient of the Gwendoline Dinah Henderson Annual Midwifery Scholarship, named in honour of a highly decorated WW2 nurse who hoped to support regional and rural nurses to undertake midwifery training. This scholarship has helped me cover costs whilst on clinical placements, being placed in both metropolitan and regional hospitals where I gained a wonderful insight into a range of incredible experiences.

Rosie Wallace

Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery
Employment: Registered Nurse, Port Pirie Hospital