Charles Darwin University
1.5 years full-time
Transform your nursing career into midwifery with this intensive 18-month graduate diploma combining online theory, hands-on simulation, and clinical placements. Designed for Division 1 Registered Nurses, you'll gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to register and practice as a midwife across Australia.
Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with no notations and possess a completed Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Nursing (Pre-registration), or equivalent international qualification. English language proficiency is required, with a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent. Pre-clinical requirements include immunisation proof, annual criminal record checks, working with children clearances, and fitness-to-practice clearance. Students must be able to commit to out-of-hours clinical work, weekend and public holiday shifts, and potential interstate travel for placements.
The curriculum is structured across three semesters with progressive complexity. Semester 1 covers midwifery fundamentals including Midwifery as a Profession, Supporting Families Transition to Parenthood, and Midwifery Practice 1 (20 credit points). Semester 2 focuses on complex midwifery care through Perinatal Mental Health, First Nations Health: Women & Families, and Midwifery Practice 2 (20 credit points). Semester 3 addresses midwifery emergencies through Midwifery Practice 3 (20 credit points). All semesters include mandatory 32-hour simulation blocks covering clinical skills and emergency scenarios. Clinical placements occur in diverse maternity settings including public and private hospitals, with emphasis on continuity-of-care models where students follow individual women through pregnancy, labour, and postnatal periods.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary and #3 for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024), demonstrating strong graduate outcomes. CDU offers flexible study options combining online delivery with state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located across multiple Australian campuses. The university's passionate and expert lecturers deliver evidence-based, innovation-focused education with patient-centred care principles. CDU's commitment to First Nations health and Northern Territory communities is reflected in dedicated subquotas and culturally responsive curriculum content.
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), opening diverse career pathways. Career opportunities include clinical midwife positions in maternity hospitals (both public and private), privately practicing midwife roles, midwifery educator positions, and midwifery management roles. The qualification positions graduates for leadership and specialization within maternity care services across Australia, with strong employment outcomes and competitive starting salaries in the healthcare sector.
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