Adelaide University

Graduate Diploma in Midwifery Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

Study online to equip yourself with advanced skills and knowledge in midwifery.

Course overview

Advance your professional midwifery practice and knowledge through the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery at Adelaide University.

Build critical thinking, analysis, innovation, leadership and research skills while developing advanced specialised knowledge. You’ll learn to apply established theories to practice further your expert judgement and adaptability as a midwife.

You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your learning to your professional goals with the flexibility to select from a range of electives across speciality areas such as pharmacology, critical care, perinatal mental health and Aboriginal health.

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technology and gain insights into advancements shaping the midwifery field. You’ll gain experience with innovative developments that will elevate your practice and build your confidence to lead the way in delivering enhanced care.

You can choose to exit early with a Graduate Certificate or advance your studies by continuing with the Master of Midwifery.

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time.
12 months (Full time)
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
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What you will study

Complete 48 units comprising:

  • Epidemiology for Advanced Practice
  • Primary Health Care (12 credit points)
  • Research for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care (12 credit points)
  • Perinatal Mental Health for Health Professionals (12 credit points)
  • Best Practice in Adolescent Mental Health (12 credit points)
  • Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Health Education (12 credit points)
  • Implementing Teaching and Learning in Health Education (12 credit points)
  • Leadership and Management in Nursing and Midwifery (12 credit points)
  • Perioperative Nursing (12 credit points)
  • Introduction to High Acuity Nursing and Midwifery
  • Prescribing for clinicians (12 credit points)
  • Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Clinical Practice (12 credit points)
  • Infection Prevention and Control in Practice (12 credit points)
  • Advanced Lactation and Breastfeeding
  • Maternal, Child and Family Health (12 credit points)
  • Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Decision-Making for Midwifery and Nursing Practice (12 credit points)
  • Clinical Inquiry
  • Advanced Health Assessment, Diagnostics and Investigations (12 credit points)
  • Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice (12 credit points)

Entry requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

  • A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution in the field of Midwifery.
  • Hold or be eligible to hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Recognition of Prior Learning

Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.

Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.

Credit determinations will be:

  • Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
  • Academically sound.
  • Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.

Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.

Credit will only be granted if it:

  • Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
  • Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
  • Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.

For more information, contact the university or visit its website.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

The Graduate Diploma in Midwifery at the University of Adelaide is designed for qualified midwives who wish to further their education and expertise. You’ll advance your professional knowledge and be prepared to take the next step in your career.

With a range of specialised electives, you’ll have the flexibility to tailor your learning to your interests.

Develop your skills to be accredited to safely prescribe medications or better understand the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Build your knowledge of infection prevention and control or expand your understanding of Aboriginal health.

Choose to advance your knowledge of maternal and child health through exploring contemporary issues, interventions and programs. Gain in-depth expertise in women’s reproductive and sexual health, or further your proficiency in breastfeeding and lactation management.

You’ll also develop research design competencies spanning conceptualisation, methodology and ethics, further to inform your midwifery knowledge, practice and research.

Your learning will be enhanced through a variety of applied and immersive teaching practices, reality-rich projects and cutting-edge technology, including 360-degree Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

As the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery is part of a nested suite of programs, you can choose to exit early with a Graduate Certificate or advance your studies by continuing with the Master of Midwifery.

Career outcomes

You’ll be prepared to take your career to the next level with the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery. You’ll graduate well-positioned to pursue advanced clinical or leadership roles. Depending on your elective choices, you may also consider roles within clinical education, research or academia. Your advanced midwifery skills and knowledge will be sought-after in roles such as:

  • Clinical Midwifery Specialist
  • Lactation Consultant
  • Midwifery Unit Manager
  • Neonatal Care Specialist.

Fees and CSP

Estimated student contribution amount per 1.0 EFTSL (48 units) in 2026: $9,537 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Commonwealth-supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

A Commonwealth Supported Place is a higher education place where the Australian Government subsidises your fees so that you only pay a portion through a student contribution amount.

The amount of student contribution you’ll pay depends on:

  • Number of courses you are enrolled in.
  • Unit value of courses.
  • Funding cluster your courses fall under.

A HECS-HELP loan allows students to borrow from the Australian Government to cover some or all of their student contribution. To be eligible for HECS-HELP, you must be studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place.