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Bachelor of Nursing Science / Bachelor of Midwifery

Care for people with compassion as a registered nurse and midwife.

This is your opportunity to earn two qualifications in nursing and midwifery in only four years. Our accredited nursing and midwifery program is delivered by teaching staff who are qualified in the areas of nursing and/or midwifery, education and research.

Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013461
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 2 Rank - 97
UniSC program code
SC394
Commence
Semester 1
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; at least one science subject
Other requirements
This program has higher English language proficiency requirements than most other programs at this level offered by the University. Refer to the English language requirements. Not available to applicants who have already completed an undergraduate degree in either nursing or midwifery, contact the Faculty for alternative study options.
Fee type 2017
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Total courses
32
Total units
384

This is your opportunity to earn two qualifications in nursing and midwifery in only four years. Our accredited nursing and midwifery program is delivered by teaching staff who are qualified in the areas of nursing and/or midwifery, education and research.

You’ll learn both clinical nursing and midwifery skills in a simulated environment that is as close as possible to the real situation before you go into a health care facility or community setting.

You’ll gain extensive clinical experience with seven of the eight semesters in a variety of clinical placements. Complete a total of 800 hours of clinical practicum for nursing. You’ll engage with 10 women throughout pregnancy, at antenatal visits, labour and birth as well as postnatal visits.

In addition, you’ll complete all the national midwifery requirements set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Graduates are prepared to meet the NMBA Competency Standards for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives.

At the end of your degree, consider postgraduate study to pursue a career as a clinical nurse/clinical midwife, nurse or midwifery researcher, nurse practitioner or privately practicing midwife or private practice midwife.

Post-admission requirements

Before undertaking clinical placement, students must obtain and maintain a current first aid and CPR certificate, provide evidence of hepatitis B immunisation, undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Blue Card. Refer to Program requirements and notes.

Career opportunities

Registered midwife / nurse in hospital or community settings, metropolitan, rural and remote locations or in private practice.

Membership

Australian College of Midwives; Australian College of Nursing.

Registration

Students in nursing and midwifery programs are required to be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as students under the national law. USC arranges registration. Refer to the (AHPRA) website for detailed information.

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as midwives and nurses in Australia with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, which is a Board of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has a number of registration standards that graduates must demonstrate in order to be eligible for registration. For example, graduates must demonstrate English language skills at IELTS level 7, with 7 in all subtests, or equivalent before being considered for professional registration. For full details of the AHPRA Registration Standards, visit the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website.

Program structure

Introductory courses (13) (150 units)

COR109 Device Forensics*
HLT100 Psychology of Cybercrime*
HLT121 Network Forensics*
HLT122 Mobile Forensics*
HLT123 Cyber Industry Placement/Research Project*
HLT131 Economics for Managers
HLT132 Managing Research
LFS103 Marketing in an International Environment
NUR104 Global Business Management
NUR116 Marketing in an International Environment
NUR117 Global Business Management(6 units)
NUR121 Retail Supply Chain Management and Procurement
NUR131 Innovation and Management Decision Making

Advanced courses (19) (234 units)

HLT201 Leading and Managing Organisations
HLT202 Strategic Management
HLT203 International Business Law and Ethics
HLT301 Managing Across Global Cultures
HLT310 International Trade and Finance
HLT311 Supply Chain Management
HLT312 Accounting for Managers(24 units)
NUR212 Corporate Finance
NUR222 Marketing in an International Environment
NUR226 Global Business Management
NUR227 Retail Supply Chain Management and Procurement(6 units)
NUR231 Marketing Management
NUR241 International Business Law and Ethics
NUR286 Managing Across Global Cultures(6 units)
NUR287 International Trade and Finance(6 units)
NUR300 Supply Chain Management(24 units)
NUR311 International Business Law and Ethics
NUR331 Managing Across Global Cultures
NUR332 International Trade and Finance

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 384

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Attend courses offered in Sessions (where applicable)

In order to commence clinical placement you must:

  • Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the clinical practice component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
  • have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority)
  • show evidence of complete Hepatitis B vaccination (3 inoculations over a period of six months)
  • hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate from an organisation recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council

Note: You are required to commence action of the above requirements immediately after enrolling. Hepatitis B immunity can take up to six months to determine and the processing of your USC Blue Card Application Form can take up to 10 weeks. Visit Nursing and Midwifery - Clinical Placement for more information about these requirements before you apply.

Students are expected to:

  • travel to attend supernumerary clinical placements and attend the full range of clinical shifts in placement areas
  • make time commitment to completing the required clinical requirements including midwifery continuity of care experiences; students are required to complete 10 continuity of care experiences with women and their families, which will mean engagement in the program across the full calendar year and periods of on-call
  • incur costs relating to clinical placement such as travel, parking and uniform
  • have a level of computer literacy, including word processing and email
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and undertaking some courses in Session 4 (Winter) or Session 8 (Summer)
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations
  • Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
  • Teaching sessions include Semester 1, Semester 2, Session 4 and Session 8