Griffith University
Bachelor of Midwifery
Nathan, Queensland, Australia
Level
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
3F or 2P , 2F
Campus
Logan (QLD)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
February 2027
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Midwifery at Griffith University in Nathan, Queensland, Australia is a bachelor (honours) programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
44,514
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
19.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
74.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Midwifery
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Midwifery topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Midwifery
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details. | Students are allocated to a partner hospital for their whole program.
- Note: Students start clinical experiences in Trimester 1, so all mandatory requirements must be undertaken before (or as soon as) offers are received.
- A health check, including immunisation status (especially hepatitis B immunity), a Suitability Card and an Australian National Police Check (at own expense) are required.
- Applicants must complete a nationally accredited first aid certificate with CPR (at their own expense) before the first placement.
- Students must meet all professional practice requirements.
- For more information, visit Health Placement Support Hub .
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
44,514
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
19%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
74%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
Average first-year salary