Nursing and midwifery
Study area
Ranked #14 in the world for nursing, Deakin is renowned for its facilities, strong employment outcomes and teaching excellence. Gain extensive clinical experience while you study and graduate ready to provide high-quality patient care.
Study at the #14 university in the world for nursing
Our courses are designed in collaboration with healthcare partners, ensuring your learning is based on current practice. Build essential nursing skills and advance your career with specialist knowledge for senior roles.
Disciplines within nursing and midwifery
Take the next step to a brighter future
Explore our nursing and midwifery courses and find out more about life at Deakin. Download the study guide to get more inspiration for your future career in a major growth sector.
Want a nursing or midwifery degree that will get you work-ready?
Be ready to meet the high demand for registered nurses and midwives. At Deakin, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to provide high-quality patient care across a range of settings.
Practical experience
Start your professional experience placements from your first year of undergraduate study and gain 800 plus hours of experience while you study. In many of our postgraduate courses, you’ll continue to gain clinical experience in specialist roles.
Learn in advanced facilities
At all campuses, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment in our advanced clinical simulation centres. Replicating real healthcare settings, you’ll be challenged by simulated scenarios that will build your confidence as a nurse or midwife.
Culturally respectful programs
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can enrol in Deakin’s Bachelor of Nursing through the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute. NIKERI offers culturally respectful, flexible, and accredited programs that combine week-long on-campus intensives with supported online learning. Your studies will be grounded in shared cultural values and designed to balance learning with your community commitments.
Take advantage of outstanding job growth
There is strong current demand for nurses and midwives across Australia, with job growth on track to exceed government forecasts. Over the next five years, there is strong projected growth across the following roles, according to Australian Government employment projections.*
- 39,000 jobs for registered nurses
- 2,600 jobs for nurse managers
- 2,100 jobs for midwives
- 900 jobs for nurse educators and researchers.
Professional recognition
We'll prepare you to become professionally recognised and be ready for the next step in your dream career with our accredited courses.
Midwifery
- All our midwifery degrees are accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).
- If you complete our Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse and a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
- If you complete our Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Midwife with the NMBA.
Nursing
- Our undergraduate nursing courses are accredited by ANMAC and are approved by NMBA.
- Upon graduation you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with the NMBA.
Diabetes
- Our Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education is accredited by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association and is the first step on the path towards becoming a Credentialled Diabetes Educator.
High graduate employment
Graduate in demand — 90% of our undergraduate and 94% of our postgraduate nursing students found full-time employment shortly after graduating, above the national average.
#14 in the world for nursing
One of Australia’s largest nursing schools
#207 university worldwide
#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
#1 Victorian uni for course satisfaction
#1 Victorian uni for facilities and resources
What I have enjoyed most is the professional experience placements and simulations as it has really shown me what this career could look like for me.
Bachelor of Nursing
World-class teaching experiences
Our School of Nursing and Midwifery is one of the largest in Australia. You’ll learn from experienced academics who are committed to supporting you in gaining the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to meet the challenges of a dynamic healthcare system. Join the #1 university in Victoria for undergraduate nursing and midwifery student experience.
Study with the best
Deakin’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is ranked #14 in the world – a testament to the quality of our courses and research. This ranking is based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact.
Benefit from partnerships
We partner with healthcare organisations across Victoria, providing you a wide range of locations to nominate for your placement. These partnerships also ensure that all coursework is industry informed and have led to a range of innovative clinical learning models.
Research with us
Our research is conducted through the Deakin Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research and in partnership with several major healthcare providers. Our cutting-edge research is recognised as well above world standard.
Want to explore more?
How to become a midwife: your study options
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What really happens on nursing placement?
Discover how completing a placement as part of your nursing degree prepares you with the real-world skills for a successful and rewarding career.
Why Ochre chose Deakin's nursing and midwifery course
Studying nursing and midwifery at Deakin University, ranked #14 in the world for nursing, means real-world experiences from your first year. For Ochre, this degree is helping turn her passion into a career that will one day support remote communities. Hear her story and how the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery is preparing her for a successful future.
How Kaely took her nursing career to the next level
Kaely’s experience studying the Master of Advanced Nursing at Deakin gave her the skills to step into leadership roles and make a meaningful impact. With a focus on research, change management, and real-world application, Deakin, ranked #14 in the world for nursing, has helped Kaely grow as a nurse and leader.
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
*Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections 2024-2034
Contact us
Got a question about our nursing and midwifery courses? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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