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Overview

Studying midwifery at UniSQ will give you the skills to work in partnership with women antenatally during pregnancy, during and after the birth, and postnatally to support mothers transitioning to motherhood, helping them with breastfeeding and the care of their baby for the first six weeks of life.  

During your midwifery degree, you will:

  • combine online study with residential schools and over 1100 hours of midwifery practice experience with UniSQ's partner organisations,
  • experience the continuity of care of a minimum of 10 women throughout their pregnancy.

If you want to enhance your research skills and produce original contributions to the midwifery field, you have the opportunity to take your knowledge one step further and apply for a Master of Research or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.

A new Graduate Diploma of Midwifery is coming soon

Register your interest now and we'll contact you when it becomes available. This degree is subject to final University approval.
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Midwifery Simulation Centre

Nursing and Allied Health
Students in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery experience typical midwifery clinical scenarios, ranging from the birth of a baby to obstetric and neonatal emergencies. 
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Why study midwifery?

When you study a midwifery course you are paving the way for a fulfilling and rewarding career in health care. As a UniSQ midwifery student, you will learn the science and biology of childbirth, while supporting the emotional and psychological of pregnant women and their families. Midwives play an important role in helping to prevent problems during pregnancy and childbirth and can provide valuable support to families during this exciting and life changing time. 

As you study midwifery at UniSQ, you’ll learn in a supportive and collaborative educational environment. A midwifery degree at UniSQ will prepare you to perform professional midwifery roles in several sectors, including:

  • clinics
  • maternity hospitals
  • primary care settings
  • family planning clinics
  • neonatal units
  • community health. 

Gain the skills and training needed to provide essential services to women during their pregnancy journey. You’ll have the opportunity to study the theory required for your midwifery course online and come on-campus for residential schools and practical courses, allowing you to benefit from our flexible study options.

What will I learn in a midwifery degree?

The Graduate Diploma of Midwifery* degree will give you over 1100 hours of clinical experience in multiple settings, including hospitals, family planning clinics, community health and home visiting.

When you study a UniSQ midwifery program, you’ll have the opportunity to learn under the supervision of professionally registered midwives, caring for a minimum of 10 women during their pregnancy — in birth suites, antenatal clinics, and postnatal and neonatal units.

*The Graduate Diploma of Midwifery is subject to final University approval.
Why study midwifery with UniSQ?

At UniSQ, we design all our degrees to give you the best possible chance to advance your knowledge and skills in your choosen area of expertise. Our Nursing and Allied Health degrees allow you to benefit from our industry connections with expert learning and practical experience.

  • Put your midwifery course learnings into practice by immersing yourself in authentic birthing scenarios at our Midwifery Simulation Centre.
  • Forge ahead with industry-relevant, practical and theoretical training and gain the skills needed to ensure you are ready for whatever your career brings.
  • According to the Good Universities Guide 2024, we are rated 5/5 stars for health services postgraduates in full-time employment.