Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) - new academic calendar FAQs

In 2023, the Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) will be offered in the Combination calendar.

The Combination calendar includes two 7-week Blocks and two 14-week Sessions.

The new Combination calendar is very similar to the previous Semester calendar and will have a Year-long clinical course to assist with the completion of Midwifery Practice Experience Requirements.

Midwifery students will only be studying in the Combination calendar in 2023.

Download the Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) academic calendar to view all key dates throughout the 2023 academic year.

Session 1

Date	Description
9 January 2023	Class registrations open
13 March 2023	Orientation
20 March 2023	Study period start
31 March 2023	Last date to enrol
19 June 2023	Exam/Assessment period start
23 June 2023	Study period ends

Session 2

Date	Description
3 April 2023	Class registrations open
3 July 2023	Orientation
10 July 2023	Study period start
21 July 2023	Last date to enrol
9 October 2023	Exam/Assessment period start
13 October 2023	Study period ends

If you are a commencing student (new to the degree), your study period starts in:

• Session 1 - 20 March, 2023

If you are a current student (already enrolled in the degree), your study period starts in Session 1 - 20 March 2023. However your placements may start before 20 March 2023, as managed by InPlace.

No, students must follow the set Midwifery study pattern. If you are a commencing student (new to the degree), your study period always starts in Session 1 in March.

Recommended enrolment patterns will be available from 19 October 2022 in the UniSQ Handbook.

You can find information about your courses, required pre-requisites and enrolment patterns in the UniSQ Handbook.

Enrolments for 2023 are scheduled to open from 19 October 2022.

Yes! UniSQ degrees are very flexible.  A part-time pathway is available if you want to do fewer courses, however there is no option to fast track this degree.

There is no reduction in assessment for this degree due to the externally accreditation and alignment to ANMAC requirements for assessment.

More information about the Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) will be available in the UniSQ Handbook from 19 October 2022.

Please refer to updates on the Academic key dates website and contact us for any additional enquiries.

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As a current student, in 2023 you will enrol in Session 1 (March).

Yes, this information session will be delivered by the Program Director. Further information will be provided.

Finishing the degree in the previous Semester-format is not possible. Please contact us to discuss your options.

UniSQ's Bachelor of Midwifery Graduate Entry is accredited with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and upon successful completion, students will be qualified to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

You will benefit from over 1200 hours of midwifery practice experience with UniSQ’s partner organisation, and experience the continuity of care of a minimum of 10 women throughout their pregnancy.

UniSQ's Midwifery Simulation Centre provides a real-life environment for you to develop your clinical nursing skills with scenarios ranging from the birth of a baby to obstetric and neonatal emergencies.

The Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) program is accredited with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and upon successful completion, students will be qualified to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).