Safely guiding expectant mothers (and parents) through pregnancy, birth and the weeks that follow might be one of the most challenging and rewarding careers there is. Celebrate the very essence of life when you study to become a midwife. The Bachelor of Midwifery is a respected and innovative program developed in consultation with healthcare professionals and key industry partners. It takes a problem-solving approach to learning and integrates lecture-based study with clinical practice in major teaching hospitals. You will start your practical learning in a hospital in week five of your first year of study. Afterwards, you will start to make the transition from student to midwife during extended placements in your final year. Placements will consolidate your skills and knowledge to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia National Competency Standards for the Midwife. You will benefit from a program that focuses theory on specific case studies, so you can apply everything you¿re learning. Case studies vary, but include women and parents from diverse cultural, linguistic, age and socio-economic groups. UQ midwives provide professional care, education, support and advice, and play pivotal role in the lives of parents, babies and communities around the world.

Our graduates work in a variety of maternity and neonatal settings including: public, private or community healthcare clinical practice in metropolitan, regional, rural or remote settings in both Australia and overseas academia/clinical teaching health research health service management aid organisations.