Tuition Fee
AUD 38,000
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
36 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Midwifery
Area of study
Health
Education type
Blended
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AUD 38,000
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Griffith University's Bachelor of Midwifery is a 3-year full-time program that combines online learning with intensive on-campus blocks. Students engage in extensive clinical placements and follow 20 women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. The program prepares graduates for careers as midwives in various healthcare settings, including private practice, maternity care, and international aid organizations.
Program Outline
Outline:
- The Bachelor of Midwifery program is a full-time, 3-year degree offered by Griffith University's Logan campus.
- The program blends online learning with one-two-week intensive block on campus each trimester.
- Students will also take part in extensive clinical placements and regular clinical tutorials supported by a Practice Lecturer.
- Students will learn in midwifery laboratories that simulate the clinical environment and undertake midwifery clinical experience through professional practice placements in allocated health services involving morning, evening and night shifts.
- Students will follow 20 women throughout their pregnancy, birth and the period six weeks after birth, requiring them to be on-call to attend the labour and birth.
- Honours is available through an additional year of study.
Teaching:
- You will learn from expert midwives in this degree that blends online learning with one-two-week intensive block on campus each trimester.
- You will also take part in extensive clinical placements and regular clinical tutorials supported by a Practice Lecturer.
- The locations and dates over which the courses will run will be published trimester-by-trimester and sent to students prior to each trimester. It is expected that if you enrol in these courses you will be available to attend.
Careers:
- You may find opportunities as a midwife in public and private healthcare settings including midwifery private practice, maternity and neonatal care settings, academia, teaching, research, rural remote health, and international aid organisations.
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About University
Griffith University
Overview:
Griffith University is a public research university located in Queensland, Australia. It is known for its high rankings, career-focused programs, and diverse campuses.
Services Offered:
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Library:
Provides access to a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and online databases. *myGriffith:
A student portal offering access to academic information, course materials, and student support services. *Staff:
A dedicated team of staff members providing support and guidance to students and faculty. *Advancement:
Focuses on alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives.Key Reasons to Study There:
Top Rankings:
Consistently ranks in the top 2% of universities worldwide.Career Focused:
Achieves high employer satisfaction rates with graduates.Great Locations:
Five campuses offer a vibrant learning and innovation environment.Learn from the Best:
Home to Australia's most awarded teachers.Academic Programs:
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Undergraduate:
Offers a wide range of bachelor degrees across various disciplines. *Postgraduate:
Provides postgraduate coursework and research opportunities. *Research:
Promotes research excellence through institutes and centers. *Double Degrees:
Offers unique combinations of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.Other:
News and Events:
Provides updates on university news, events, and research activities.Social Media:
Active on various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Threads, and Twitter.Disclaimer:
Includes information on privacy, copyright, complaints, and accreditation.Locations:
Details the university's campuses in Gold Coast, Logan, and Brisbane.First Peoples of Australia:
Highlights the university's commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.Total programs
136
Average ranking globally
#239
Average ranking in the country
#15
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- IELTS (Academic) 7
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- Prerequisites: NIL
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Language requirements apply to applicants whose previous studies were completed in a country other than Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or the United States of America or undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- Successful completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English. At least two years of this education must have been between Grades 7 and 12. This education must have been taught and assessed in English and completed in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United Sates of America. OR
- a minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 7.0 OR
- an overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 65 OR
- the Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) OR
- an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum scores in each section of the test: 24 for listening | 24 for reading | 27 for writing | 23 for speaking.
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