Midwifery degrees

When you study midwifery 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 providing essential services to women during their pregnancy journey. You’ll have the chance to undertake a midwifery course online or on campus, allowing you to benefit from our flexible study options.

A Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) degree will give you over 1200 hours of clinical experience in the first two semesters - in multiple settings, including hospitals, family planning clinics, community health and home visiting.

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.

We know that there isn’t one single path to university. That's why we have several pathways to study midwifery at UniSQ. Whether you’ve just graduated, finished some time ago, or have other qualifications such as VET or TAFE, we can help you find the right path to your chosen field and career. Browse our pathways program to find out more.  

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

• Benefit from UniSQ’s Midwifery Simulation Centre which enables real life scenarios from the birth of a baby to obstetric and neonatal emergencies.
• Forge ahead with industry-relevant, practical and theoretical training and gain the skills needed to ensure you are ready for whatever your career brings.