Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Course summary for international students
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus, Warrnambool Campus |
| Off-campus | No |
| Length | 4 years full time |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1) |
| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $29,150* AUD |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| CRICOS course code | 057656M |
| IELTS Requirement | Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with 7.0 in all bands (or equivalent). More information is available at www.ielts.org |
| VTAC Codes | 14363 - Burwood (Melbourne), International full-fee paying place 15183 - Waterfront (Geelong), International full-fee paying place 18153 - Warrnambool, International full-fee paying place |
| Deakin course code | D355 |
| Faculty contacts | Deakin International Tel +61 3 9627 4877 Online enquiry |
Course structure for students who commenced in 2010 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2010 must follow the course structure applicable to their year of commencement. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Entry requirements - specific
- Credit for prior learning - general
- Credit for prior learning - specific
- How to apply
Course overview
The combined course of Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery is designed to provide specialist skills related to midwifery in addition to those of a Registered Nurse. Graduates are highly sought after for their ability to provide person-centred, evidence-based care of high quality, focused toward improving client outcomes.
Students may elect to exit the combined program and complete the Bachelor of Nursing requirements only.
Clinical practice
Beginning soon after commencement of the course, early exposure to the clinical environment gives students extensive opportunities to develop clinical skills in a variety of settings including acute/sub-acute care, medical and surgical care, midwifery, paediatrics, aged care, rehabilitation, community nursing and mental health nursing. Students will spend over 42 weeks in various health care settings, including hospitals and community health centres in metropolitan, rural and regional areas.
Professional recognition
This course is specifically designed to fulfil the registration requirements for Registered Nurse (Division 1) and the registration requirements for Registered Midwife of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Career opportunities
Both nursing and midwifery are careers rich with opportunity. As a Deakin nursing and midwifery graduate you will be highly sought-after for your nursing knowledge, communication skills, professionalism, enthusiasm, problem-solving capabilities and your ability to provide high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based care focused towards improving patient outcomes. After successfully completing the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery, you will be well prepared to work as a Registered Nurse and as a Midwife, and may pursue a career in a range of areas including: hospitals, homes, hospices, aged care, clinics, schools, universities, community health centres, government agencies and industries. In addition, consistent with a pregnant woman’s chosen model of care, you may work in hospital-based services as well as the community setting. It is expected that graduates will look at continuing professional development throughout their careers.
Course rules
The Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Midwifery consists of thirty two (32) credit points of study. Ten (10) credit points of units are course grouped for both nursing and midwifery; eleven (11) credit points are specific to nursing and eleven (11) credit points are specific to midwifery. The course aims to provide graduates with a blend of knowledge, skill, and ethical behaviours appropriate to the professions of both nursing and midwifery.
There is an expectation that students be available to undertake clinical practicum outside of trimester dates. Failure of a compulsory practicum component in any unit of study will normally lead to exclusion. All expenses associated with clinical practicum are the responsibility of the student.
Course structure
Level 1
Trimester 1
| HBS107 | Understanding Health |
| HBS109 | Human Structure and Function |
| HNN112 | Principles of Nursing Care |
| HNN120 | The Discipline of Nursing: Contemporary Issues and Trends 1 |
Trimester 2
| HNM111 | Introduction to Midwifery Practice |
| HNN114 | Health Assessment |
| HNN122 | Nursing Management and Interventions 1 |
Level 2
Trimester 1
| HNM213 | The Woman During Pregnancy |
| HNN215 | Quality Use of Medicines in Nursing |
| HNN227 | Nursing Management and Interventions 2 |
Trimester 2
| HNM214 | The Woman During Labour and Birth |
| HNN217 | Nursing in Community Settings |
| HNN222 | Mental Health Nursing |
Level 3
Trimester 1
| HBS108 | Health Information and Data |
| HNM216 | The Woman and Newborn Infant |
| HNN318 | Nursing Management of the Older Person |
| HNN319 | Nursing Management of Chronic Illness |
Trimester 2
| HNM226 | Midwifery Practice 1 |
| HNM312 | Challenges in Maternity Care |
| HNN300 | Child and Adolescent Nursing |
Level 4
Trimester 1
| HNM311 | Midwifery Practice 2 |
| HNM323 | Challenges in Infant Care |
| HNN320 | The Discipline of Nursing: Contemporary Issues and Trends 2 |
Trimester 2
| HNM314 | Issues and Trends in Midwifery Practice |
| HNN301 | Mental Health Promotion |
| HNN325 | Comprehensive Nursing Management and Interventions |
Department of Human Services policy and Working with Children check
In accordance with Department of Human Services policy*, all students are required to undertake a National Police Record Check prior to clinical placements in each calendar year of their course. In accordance with the Working with Children Act 2005**, all students are required to undertake a Working with Children Check at commencement of the course. Students who fail to obtain a Police Record Check and a Working with Children Check prior to the commencement of clinical placement will not be able to undertake clinical placement and this will impede progress in the course. Students may also be required to declare their immunisation status to satisfy the requirements of health organisations where they will be undertaking their clinical learning experience. A health organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if the student’s immunisation status is not satisfactory to the health organisation.
* Department of Human Services Policy on Working with Children Check and Police Records Checks can be found at: http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/facs/bdb/fmu/service-agreement/4.departmental-policies-procedures-and-initiatives/4.6-police-record-check-policy-including-working-with-children-check
** Department of Justice 2007, Working with Children Act 2005, Victoria, Australia retrieved April 2012.
Entry requirements - general
General admission requirements for entry into undergraduate courses for international students at Deakin are summarised in the undergraduate admission requirements table (194kb).
Some courses may have additional entry requirements.
Students must also meet the English language requirement.
Entry requirements - specific
English language requirements
The English language entry requirement for 2012 entry onwards is an IELTS score of 7.0 (with no band less than 7) or equivalent. You will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.
Please note that the IELTS score for entry into the Bachelor of Nursing may differ from the IELTS score required for registration with the NMBA. It is the students responsibility to ensure that she/he has the required IELTS score to register as a nurse and midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Credit for prior learning - general
If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for credit for prior learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your credit for prior learning.Your credit for prior learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
Credit for prior learning - specific
Normal University regulations and guidelines will pertain to students who apply for credit for prior learning. The Deakin University policy on credit for prior learning states that students will be provided with the maximum credit for relevant approved post-secondary study, or informal learning, which exceeds the normal entry requirements for the relevant course. This may include previous completed or incomplete degrees, diplomas and TAFE awards.
In all cases, credit will need to be determined on a case-by-case basis with a maximum credit granted being consistent with University policy (Deakin University, Credit for prior learning policy and procedure, July 2003) and the guidelines for Recognition of Prior Learning as approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
How to apply
- Applicant Portal: Use our online application system to submit and track your application now OR
- Apply through a Deakin International office: Fill out an application form and submit it to a Deakin International office OR
- Apply through a Deakin representative: Take your application form to your preferred agent for assistance.
Tracking your application
If you have already applied and wish to enquire about your application please refer to the relevant area through which you originally applied.
- If you applied through a Deakin representative please contact your representative.
- If you applied through a Deakin International office please contact deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au
