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Bachelor of Midwifery for 2009

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Course overview

The course aims to prepare a competent midwife who can work in maternity settings to the capacity of the internationally defined role of the midwife. The course teaches themes including that women are central to the provision of care; care of women across their lifespan; contexts of professional midwifery practice; understanding of scientific processes affecting the care of women and family; development of professional values and contemporary midwifery practice; exploration of essential sciences and pharmacology underpinning midwifery practice; and provision of care in multicultural contexts. Clinical practice makes up 50 per cent of the degree, with an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision. Students experience a wide variety of health agencies throughout Victoria.

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Career outlook

Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as midwives in Division 1 with the Nurses Board of Victoria, or its equivalent. This degree offers a range of career opportunities in fields of midwifery including antenatal, birth and postnatal areas. Further study could lead to specialisations in midwifery practice and neonatal, maternal and child health.

Double degree options

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Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 3 years full-time 3 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

 Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$4,560 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$22,890 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 059121D
Monash course code 3562 3562
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact Visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing; email: nursing.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au; telephone: +61 3 9904 4260 International Student Enquiries Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: Nurses Board of Victoria

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