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Postgraduate course

Graduate Diploma in Midwifery

Western Sydney University

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About

The Graduate Diploma in Midwifery is a 14-month program for registered nurses who wish to pursue a career in midwifery.

The program emphasises a primary health care approach to enable you to participate fully in health promoting activities. A diverse range of teaching and learning experiences are provided to enhance your acquisition of knowledge and midwifery skills.

It provides you with the opportunity to gain a recognised tertiary qualification and registration to practise midwifery. The program is presented in conjunction with public hospitals in Sydney and is accredited by Australian Health Practitioner's Regulation Agency (AHPRA) on recommendation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).

Admission criteria

Rregistered Nurse (Division 1) currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Nursing and Midwifery.

A clinical placement is required to be secured in an approved maternity hospital. Applicants are responsible for the application and securing of a position as a midwifery student in one of the approved hospitals. Recruitment of student midwives occurs during June through a centralised online process. Details are available on NSW Health’s website. Applicants for clinical placements must be a registered nurse at the time of attending the interview.

Limited places are available in this program and meeting the admission criteria does not guarantee entry.

Fees and charges

^ Call Western Sydney University on 1300 897 669 for further information about tuition fees.

Australian Government financial assistance

Western Sydney University scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the Western Sydney University website.

Find out more about postgraduate study at Western.

Contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 if you have any queries.