Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • To apply you will be required to: (i) have completed Year 12 or a similar level of study (ii) meet normal University requirements for admission to an undergraduate course and (iii) submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and a written response to the questions included on the supplementary application form https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/health/documents/supplementary-forms/Supplementary-Application-for-Midwifery.pdf Applications are judged on both how well they meet the admission requirements (i) and (ii) and how well they consider the issues raised in the supplementary questions (iii).
  • Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.
  • Domestic applications will open on the 1st September and close on the 30th November each year for the following year.
  • International applications are accepted at any time. Please refer to the key dates (https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/apply-to-uc/key-dates) for further information.
  • Additional admission requirements National Police Check, Immunisations, TB Screening, Working with Vulnerable People Registration, NSW Health forms (Code of Conduct Agreement, TB Assessment Tool, Student Declaration).
  • Assumed knowledge ACT: English (T) major; Studies in Science (Chemistry and Biology) and Mathematics are highly recommended. NSW: English Advanced; Studies in Science (Chemistry and Biology) and Mathematics are highly recommended.
  • IELTS Overall 7, listening min. 7, Reading min. 7, Writing min. 7, Speaking min. 7
  • TOEFL IBT Overall 94, listening min. 24, Reading min. 24, Writing min. 27, Speaking min. 23
  • CAE 169
  • PTE 65

Career Outcomes

  • Clinical nurse specialist
  • clinical research nurse
  • clinical nurse consultant
  • clinical nurse educator
  • nurse unit manager.