| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Deakin University's Graduate Diploma of Midwifery is an 18-month program that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding to become registered midwives. The program combines hands-on clinical practice with theoretical instruction, preparing graduates for a range of roles in the specialist field of midwifery. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as Midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), and employment opportunities are high due to the current shortage of qualified professionals.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Deakin University's Graduate Diploma of Midwifery equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding necessary to become registered midwives. This 18-month program prepares graduates to provide high-quality, woman-centered care throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. The course is developed in consultation with healthcare partners, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. It is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), providing clear career outcomes upon graduation.
Outline:
Year 1 - Trimester 1
- Academic Integrity Module (0 credit points)
- Partnerships in Midwifery 1: Pregnancy Care
- Partnerships in Midwifery 2: Labour and Birth Care
- Partnerships in Midwifery 3: Postnatal Care
Year 1 - Trimester 2
- Complex Midwifery Care
- Neonatal Challenges in Midwifery Practice
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' History, Culture and Health
Year 2 - Trimester 1
- Emergency Midwifery Care
- Contemporary Midwifery Practice
Assessment:
Assessment methods include both theoretical and clinical components. Students must pass both aspects of each unit's assessment to successfully complete the course. Compulsory clinical hurdle requirements are also part of the assessment process.
Teaching:
The program combines hands-on clinical practice with theoretical instruction. Students engage in experiential learning in purpose-built Clinical Simulation Centres, developing essential midwifery skills in a safe and supportive environment. Midwifery practice experiences are undertaken at partner organizations that offer paid employment or clinical-only practice models, supported by qualified and experienced clinicians.
Careers:
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as Midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Employment opportunities for registered midwives are high due to the current shortage of qualified professionals. The program prepares students for a range of roles in the specialist field of midwifery, including hospital, clinic, and community settings.
