UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Midwifery
James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia
About this program
Develop the knowledge and clinical skills to support women and families through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. You will study key areas including maternal health, newborn care and woman-centred practice, alongside extensive hands-on clinical placements across diverse maternity and neonatal care settings. With access to modern simulation facilities and real-world experience from your first year, you’ll graduate confident, compassionate and ready for your midwifery career. The Bachelor of Midwifery at JCU prepares you for a rewarding career supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Available full-time over three years or part-time equivalent, this accredited degree combines essential theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on clinical experience to ensure you graduate confident and job-ready.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core Subjects Level 1, Trimester 1 (NS1104, NS1103, BM1105)
- Core Subjects Level 1, Trimester 2 (NS1204, MW1021, NS1205)
- Core Subjects Level 1, Trimester 3 (BM1305, MW1031)
- Core Subjects Level 3, Trimester 1 (MW3011, NS3105)
- Core Subjects Level 3, Trimester 2 (MW3023, MW3021, MW3022)
- MW3031Core Subjects Level 3, Trimester 3
- Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 3 (MW2031, MW2032)
- MW2021Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 2
- Core Subjects Level 2, Trimester 1 (MW2011, MW2012)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
English (Units 3/4,C) Recommended: Biology, Chemistry and one of General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths (Units 3/4,C) Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.
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