University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Related Careers

Bachelor of Midwifery / Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

A midwife is a health professional who has completed a program of study and may apply to register as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The Bachelor of Midwifery incorporates midwifery theory, science and clinical practice in a range of health facilities. Graduates of the course are competent midwives who have the skills, knowledge and confidence to practise midwifery according to the international definition of the role and scope of practice of the midwife. Taking a trans-disciplinary approach, the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation utilises multiple perspectives from diverse fields, integrating a range of industry experiences, real-world projects and self-initiated proposals, equipping graduates to address the wicked problems, complex challenges and untapped opportunities in today's world.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
City	Full-time - 4 years	N/A	85

Structure

Students must gain a minimum of 144 credit points to complete the Bachelor of Midwifery and 96 credit points in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation. The creative intelligence and innovation subjects are undertaken in accelerated form within July and Summer sessions during the first three years of study, and through one full year of study after completion of the professional degree. The Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program. Full-time students study four subjects a session incorporating midwifery theory, science and clinical practice. In the full-time program, students commence midwifery professional experience in the clinical setting in first year and this continues into second and third year. Within the final year of the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation, students can undertake between 6 and 12 credit points of internship.

Subjects

Creative practice and methods
Innovation
Midwifery

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, AQF Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions policy for the Bachelor of Midwifery. The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
or AE5: Pass. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Recognition

This course is subject to accreditation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).