Bachelor of Midwifery

About the course

The Bachelor of Midwifery prepares students for entry to professional midwifery practice, building the skills and knowledge needed to deliver safe, woman-centred care aligned with ANMAC standards. You study areas such as anatomy and physiology, midwifery theory and practice, primary healthcare, perinatal mental health, and care across preconception, pregnancy, labour, birth and early parenting. This bachelor degree supports eligibility for AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue work as a Registered Midwife across a range of maternity and primary healthcare settings, supporting women and families through pregnancy, labour and birth, and the postnatal period. Career pathways include hospital maternity units, birth centres, community and primary healthcare services, and multidisciplinary perinatal teams, with roles focused on safe clinical practice, continuity of care and health promotion. This bachelor degree leads to professional midwifery practice in health services.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)