Bachelor of Midwifery

Program Overview

Western's Midwifery program is a three-year undergraduate degree that equips students with the knowledge and skills to provide safe and compassionate midwifery care. The program combines theoretical and practical components, including clinical placements in various settings. Graduates are prepared for careers in midwifery, including roles in antenatal, postnatal, and birthing care, as well as research, education, and policy development.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
Western’s Midwifery program opens a world of unlimited potential for people with a passion for midwifery. As well as studying the theory behind midwifery practice, you will learn using a woman-centred continuity of care model, through clinical placements and on-campus simulated clinical practice settings.
• Objectives:
To equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, effective, and compassionate midwifery care to women and their families throughout the childbearing continuum.
• Program Description:
• The program is a three-year full-time undergraduate degree.
• The program includes a combination of theoretical and practical components, with students completing a range of clinical placements in a variety of settings.
• The program is designed to prepare students to work as midwives in a variety of settings, including hospitals, birth centers, and community clinics.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities:
Midwives take on a rewarding roles in antenatal, postnatal and birthing care, research, education, management and policy development.
• Potential Employers:
public and private hospitals, caseload midwifery programs and group midwifery practice.