The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to provide a personal statement. This statement must outline their understanding of the Registered Nurse's role and of a Registered Midwife's role, their reasons for wishing to undertake this course, and an outline of their plan for managing the workload.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
AQF Diploma or equivalent;
Undergraduate Certificate;
Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
University Preparation Course;*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment.*
In addition to satisfying ECU minimum English standard requirements for this course, all applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. (https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx)
These requirements are as follows:
IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test:
24 for listening;
24 for reading,
27 for writing, and
23 for speaking, or
Completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country as defined by the NMBA (including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12) with a supporting written declaration to confirm that your primary language is English, or
Completion of at least 5 years full-time equivalent continuous combined secondary and/or tertiary and/or vocational education taught and assessed in a recognised country as defined by the NMBA (within the last 7 years), with a supporting written declaration to confirm whether your primary language is English. Note: The 5 years does not include the proposed ECU study.
Note: English tests must be completed within 2 years of the proposed course commencement date and additional requirements may apply in relation to acceptable number of test sittings and combined scores across test sittings.
ECUs minimum English standard requirements for this course may be satisfied with one of the following:
Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
This comprehensive course is unique in WA, preparing graduates for flexible career options in dynamic healthcare settings.
The course offers an innovative and broad study approach, with graduates ready for beginning level practice in both midwifery and nursing. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality care within the healthcare environment.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
NPU1101, Nursing Practice 1, 15
NUR1101, Nursing in the Australian Healthcare System, 15
SCN1111, Health Science 1, 15
NUM1102, Communication Skills for Nurses and Midwives, 15
MIP1203, Midwifery Practice 1: Midwifery Principles and Beginning Competencies, 15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
NPU1202, Nursing Practice 2, 15
NUM1204, Evidence Based Practice in Nursing and Midwifery, 15
NUM1203, Health Assessment, 15
NUM1205, Legal and Ethical Requirements in Nursing and Midwifery Practice, 15
MIT1101, Dimensions of Healthy Childbearing, 15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
NPU2303, Nursing Practice 3, 15
NUM2307, Mental Health and Wellbeing in Clinical Practice 1, 15
NUM2306, Adult Health Care 1, 15
NUM2308, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Health and Wellness, 15
MIP2101, Midwifery Practice 2: Midwifery Practice in a Continuity of Care Environment, 15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
NPU2404, Nursing Practice 4, 15
NUM2410, Mental Health and Wellbeing in Clinical Practice 2, 15
NUM2409, Adult Health Care 2, 15
MIT2101, Antenatal and Postnatal Care of the Well Woman, 15
MIP2102, Midwifery Practice 3: Developing Midwifery Competencies, 15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
NUR2402, Healthy Ageing and Chronic Conditions, 15
NPU3505, Nursing Practice 5, 15
NUM3511, Community Health Care in Nursing and Midwifery Practice, 15
MIT3101, Midwifery Care of the Well Neonate, 15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
NUR3503, Nursing Children and Young People, 15
NUR3504, Transitioning to the Role of Registered Nurse, 15
NUM3612, Research and Teaching in Clinical Practice, 15
MIP3101, Midwifery Practice 4: Intrapartum Midwifery Care of the Well Woman and Baby, 15
Year 4 - Semester 1
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
MIT4103, Professional Portfolio for Midwifery, 15
NUR3605, Nursing Leadership, Governance and Culture, 15
MIT4101, Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Midwifery, 15
MIP4209, Midwifery Practice 5: Continuing Midwifery Practice Competence, 15
Year 4 - Semester 2
Possible future job titles
Midwife, Regional Midwife, Rural Midwife, Remote Midwife, Nurse, Registered Nurse, Comprehensive Registered Nurse
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Students can transfer into the C33 Bachelor of Science (Nursing) from the Y76 Bachelor of Science (Nursing)/Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) should students no longer be able to continue in this course.
Insurance/year: 530 AUD/per year
