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About the course
Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Midwifery prepares registered nurses for registration as a midwife, building knowledge, skills and ethical understanding to provide high-quality woman-centred care. Developed with healthcare partners, it combines theory with extensive clinical practice from trimester 1, supported by simulation-based learning. The course is ANMAC accredited and NMBA approved, aligning this Graduate Diploma with professional midwifery practice. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared to work as registered midwives across maternity services, supporting women and families through pregnancy, labour, birth and the early postnatal period. The program’s strong clinical component and industry-linked placements help build confidence for practice in diverse maternity settings, including postnatal and neonatal care. This Graduate Diploma supports entry into professional midwifery roles within the nursing and maternity care sector. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
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