Get started on your way to a rewarding career as a midwife. We offer study at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Midwifery/Bachelor of Nursing
Prepare for a career supporting life and bringing new life into the world. Our double degree in midwifery and nursing gives you the knowledge and skills for two distinct, in-demand professions.
Duration
4 years
Campus
St Albans, VU Sunshine Clinical School
Delivery mode
In person, Workplace
Postgraduate research
Master of Applied Research
Duration
2 years
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee
Delivery mode
In person
Gain a solid foundation in research methods before undertaking a thesis related to health or sport with the Master of Applied Research.
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration
4 years
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee
Delivery mode
Blended, In person
Undertake your PhD in a world-leading research centre. Victoria University's Institute for Health and Sport (IHES) provides expert supervision in a wide range of disciplines.
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Duration
4 years
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee
Delivery mode
Blended, In person
Receive intensive research training before beginning an innovative thesis in the broad areas of health and sport with our integrated PhD program.
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Studying midwifery at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 3% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
Registered midwives work in hospitals, group practices and the community sector in antenatal, birthing and postnatal units.
Aim for a career as a:
- registered midwife/registered nurse
- nursing manager
- nursing educator
- clinical nurse specialist
- health policy advisor.
Colleges & research institutes
Our midwifery courses are delivered by the College of Health & Biomedicine. Research is undertaken by the Institute for Health & Sport.
