Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery, Deakin University

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About this course

Join one of the strongest growth areas within the health sector with Deakin's Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery. This four-year full-time program prepares you to become a registered nurse and midwife, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience through placements in diverse healthcare settings. The course is developed in consultation with healthcare partners, ensuring that you're connected to industry at the forefront of healthcare. With professional placements starting from the first year, you'll gain extensive hands-on clinical experience in areas like maternity care, neonatal care, acute and chronic illness management, aged care, mental health, and community health. The program’s focus is on delivering woman-centred and patient-centred care, underpinned by strong ethical and professional standards. It is accredited with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and recognized by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Celebrated for its high-quality teaching and research, the course prepares students for in-demand careers locally and internationally.

Why this course is highly recommended

The program is highly recommended because it is developed in collaboration with healthcare experts, ensuring relevancy and industry connection. It ranks #15 in the world for nursing and is delivered by a school ranked #16 globally, renowned for research excellence and excellent facilities. With a high graduate employment rate of over 93%, graduates are well-positioned for employment in Australia and overseas. The program’s practical placements are thorough, beginning early in the course and continuing throughout, providing vital real-world experience under supervision in varied healthcare environments.

Specialisation

This course uniquely combines both nursing and midwifery, allowing students to develop comprehensive skills in two vital health professions within one program. It covers areas including pregnancy, birthing, post-natal care, neonatal care, and general health nursing, providing a broad scope of practice to adapt to diverse healthcare needs.

Course fees

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1st year tuition fees

23.21L

Living cost

Degree requirements

To graduate, you must complete 32 credit points, including core units in nursing and midwifery, along with units aligned with both disciplines. The course involves a mixture of theoretical modules and practical placements, totaling 41 weeks of professional experience across metropolitan, regional, and rural settings. Key units cover anatomy, physiology, evidence-based practice, safety, maternity care, neonatal care, mental health, and more, spread across four trimesters over four years.

English language test

PTE

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DUOLINGO

IELTS

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Career prospects

Graduates can pursue careers as registered nurses and midwives, with opportunities across hospitals, aged care, clinics, community health, and private and public sectors. The skills gained are in high demand both in Australia and internationally. Graduates may also choose to undertake postgraduate studies or research degrees, including master's and PhDs, to specialize further and advance their careers.

FAQs

What are the clinical placement requirements?

Students must complete 41 weeks of professional experience placements, including hospital, community, and rural settings. These placements start early and may occur outside regular study hours or during holidays, with students responsible for associated expenses.

What are the English language requirements?

Applicants must meet specific scores in English tests such as IELTS (minimum overall band of 7.0), PTE (minimum 65), or OET (minimum B in each band). Native English speakers or those with equivalent education in English are typically exempt.