Course

Bachelor of Midwifery

Federation University, Melbourne · Melbourne · Federation University Berwick · Science, Medicine & Health

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Key facts

University: Federation University, Melbourne
Campus: Federation University Berwick · Berwick
City: Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification: Bachelor
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
Next start: 1 Mar 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Study area: Science, Medicine & Health

Start dates

Semester 1, 2027, 2027 Starts 1 March 2027 Federation University Berwick
Semester 2, 2027, 2027 Starts 26 July 2027 Federation University Berwick

English language requirements

IELTS Academic — 7 overall
Academic IELTS with an overall score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 7 in listening, reading and speaking and a minimum score of 6.5 in writing, or equivalent. Refer to the professional recognition section for NMBA registration requirements.

Academic entry requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent As per the NMBA English language requirements. Overall Academic IELTS band score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each component for listening, reading and speaking and a minimum score of 6.5 for writing.

About this course

The Bachelor of Midwifery prepares you for a rewarding career as a midwife, delivering high-quality, respectful care to women and families across Australia and internationally. This degree celebrates the art and science of midwifery, offering a deeply woman-centred, evidence informed, and culturally safe educational experience. Through a blend of theoretical learning and hands-on clinical practice, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to support women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The curriculum is designed to meet the Midwife Standards for Practice and on graduation you will be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Based at Berwick campus, you’ll benefit from small class sizes and exposure to a wide variety of perspectives and practice environments. This supportive learning environment fosters the development of essential transferable skills in communication, research, problem solving, and critical thinking—skills that are vital for evaluating evidence and delivering best practice in any healthcare setting.

Bachelor of Midwifery is a bachelor course at Federation University, Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 3 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1, 2027, 2027, Semester 2, 2027, 2027. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 7.

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