Graduate Diploma in Midwifery
Advance your professional midwifery practice and knowledge through the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery at Adelaide University.
Build critical thinking, analysis, innovation, leadership, and research skills while developing advanced specialised knowledge. You’ll learn to apply established theories to practice further your expert judgement and adaptability as a midwife.
You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your learning to your professional goals with the flexibility to select from a range of electives across speciality areas such as pharmacology, critical care, perinatal mental health, and Aboriginal health.
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technology and gain insights into advancements shaping the midwifery field. You’ll gain experience with innovative developments that will elevate your practice and build your confidence to lead the way in delivering enhanced care.
You can choose to exit early with a Graduate Certificate or advance your studies by continuing with the Master of Midwifery.
Campus Information
Adelaide City, Mount
The campus encompasses precincts at both the east and west ends of the city. Adelaide City Campus – West features cutting-edge creative studios and modern learning spaces, as well as unique facilities like the Architecture Museum and SASA Gallery. Adelaide City – West is also surrounded by live music venues, and borders Adelaide’s biomedical precinct, where significant and groundbreaking medical research occurs.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You’ll be prepared to take your career to the next level with the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery. You’ll graduate well positioned to pursue advanced clinical or leadership roles. Depending on your elective choices you may also consider roles within clinical education, research or academia. Your advanced midwifery skills and knowledge will be sought-after in roles such as:
- Clinical midwifery specialist
- Lactation consultant
- Midwifery unit manager
- Neonatal care specialist.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution in the field of Midwifery; AND
- Hold or be eligible to hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 115871H
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
46700 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 150 AUD

