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A profession in midwifery means helping mothers
through one of the most memorable
and often vulnerable times of their life.
And while the birth of babies is one element to midwifery,
there's so much more to it.
And with us you'll learn how to manage normal pregnancy
and childbirth and provide effective postnatal,
maternal and newborn care to women
and their families in any maternity setting.
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We've been teaching midwifery for almost 20 years at ACU,
and we have an excellent reputation for producing midwives
who are caring, competent and always ready
to put the woman at the centre of their care.
At ACU, we view midwifery and the women we care for
through a wellness model that considers the woman
and her family across all aspects of her reproductive life.
This is reflected in our curriculum
which is fully woman-centered.
By studying with us,
you’ll become a midwife who is passionate, committed,
and a critical thinker
who has learnt the importance
of caring for women holistically.
You'll be her advocate,
ensuring she not only receives
the highest standard of care possible,
but that she is satisfied with her care as well.
You'll be taught by our passionate educators
who come from diverse backgrounds
and offers years of clinical experience
in their teaching,
including low- to middle-income settings.
Our staff not only teach,
but they also undertake research in midwifery
bringing about changes to improve the care
of families and the profession as a whole.
Importantly, ACU midwifery graduates are in demand
and there are so many opportunities for you to pursue.
In fact, we're one of the top three universities
in Australia for graduate employment.
Not to mention we're also in the top two per cent
of universities worldwide.
Our graduates have gone on to work as registered midwives
in maternity settings, both large and small,
and as consultant midwives, clinical specialists,
antenatal educators, researchers, family care professionals,
independent midwifery practitioners,
and in special care nurseries.
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The midwifery courses we offer nationally
include the Bachelor of Midwifery,
the Bachelor of Midwifery(Graduate Entry)
and the Bachelor of Midwifery(Indigenous).
The Bachelor of Midwifery is our most popular course.
If you're already working
as a degree-qualified registered nurse or paramedic,
then the Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) is for you.
It's offered at our Brisbane Campus
for students who have recent acute care experience.
The Bachelor of Midwifery (Indigenous) is an Away
From Base program for Indigenous students living
in remote and regional areas.
You can continue to live and work in your local community
while studying and attending four one-week residentials
at our Brisbane Campus throughout the year.
It is also important to note
that our course offerings vary across campuses,
so make sure that you check the website
or course guides for more information.
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Practical experience is at the heart
of our midwifery degrees and we do everything we can
to ensure you're prepared through real-world,
hands-on experience.
In fact, as part of your degree,
you'll be completing more than 1,000 hours
of midwifery clinical practice
in hospital and community settings.
Thanks to our extensive partnerships,
we're connected to a wide range of health care organisations
where you can undertake your clinical placements.
You'll have so many opportunities
to work in a variety of models of care
and learn a diverse range of clinical skills.
During your studies,
you'll also be engaging with a minimum of 10 women,
following their pregnancy, labour, birth
and postnatal care journeys,
which is called their Continuity of Care Experience or CCE.
You'll be working with the women right
from the start of their journeys
and attending appointments with them
throughout their pregnancies.
If possible, you'll also attend their labour and birth
and continue to meet with them for a further six weeks.
Once you've completed your studies,
where you choose to take your midwifery degree
is completely up to you.
Just know that we are here
to support you every step of the way
to help you reach your goals.
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We have a range of overseas opportunities
you can take advantage of in the future.
Our staff have connections worldwide
and our partner institutions provide many opportunities
to study overseas as part of your degree.
If you're interested
in a short-term international experience,
our midwifery students can choose
to visit Port Villa or Santo in Vanuatu,
or Timor Leste as part of a community engagement requirement
in the Global Context of Midwifery unit.
These overseas experiences are fantastic opportunities
for you to work in hospitals alongside local midwives.
You’ll develop new skills based on resourcefulness
and our students always find our international experiences
to be incredibly valuable, as well as enjoyable.
Alternatively, you can make your way
to our Rome Campus in Italy
which is located right in the heart of all the action.
You'll have the opportunity to gain credit
towards your degree while exploring the city
at the same time, and meeting ACU students
from all over Australia.
There are so many advantages
to completing a community engagement unit,
clinical placement or professional practice experience
in an international destination.
You'll be gaining valuable experience
that counts towards your required credits for your degree,
you'll be enriched with a new global perspective
that enhances your career potential,
and you'll be exposed
to so many new approaches to health care.
And remember, we offer plenty of scholarships
to help you along the way.
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If you're worried that you won't get
into your preferred course, don't panic.
That's why we offer a range of entry programs
to help you along.
These are a way of boosting your chance of success
with your first application
and are often based on your personal background,
such as if you went to a school in a regional area,
experienced financial hardship
or identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
We also offer programs for community volunteers
and elite athletes and performers.
And if you're in Year 12,
you should definitely check out ACU Guarantee,
our early offer program that assesses you
for entry to ACU based on your Year 11 results.
You can head to our website
for more information about these programs.
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As a university,
we've grown rapidly over the past few years
but our classes are the perfect size.
You won't get lost in the crowd.
Your lecturers will know your name
and they're here to support and mentor you
and you'll make great friends and strong networks.
If you're a full-time student,
you'll typically be studying three to four days a week.
Remember, as a student dedicating 40 hours
each week to study, this is your full-time job.
If you're a part-time student,
it will be more like one or two days each week.
The number of days you spend on campus each week
will depend on how your units are timetabled.
As a full-time student
you might be able to fit it all into three days,
or you might have classes across more days.
Here's what your studies will look like.
In midwifery, you'll attend lectures, tutorials, and labs.
The number of people at each will vary according
to the type of class it is
and you can participate in a variety of ways,
including face-to-face, online and multimode,
which is when you'll be given information online
and will take part in interactive discussions
about the content.
You'll attend lectures with everyone from your cohort.
If for some reason you can't make it to campus,
these are always recorded if you need
to access them online later.
Your tutorials will have approximately 30 students in each.
Normally we offer about three or four options
to choose from.
We know that timetables are important to you,
which is why ACU has just introduced
a new timetabling system
to help you secure the classes that suit you best.
Your laboratory classes are smaller in size
and there are more to choose from.
Labs run for two hours and are 100 per cent compulsory.
This is because we need to let our clinical partners know
that you've practiced skills
in a simulated environment first
before you begin practicing on women and babies.
Now, let's talk about assessments.
Each unit of study has a maximum
of three assessments each semester.
If the unit has a final exam,
it's counted as part of the three assessments.
These assessments will be a combination
of essays, quizzes, examinations,
or on-campus class presentations.
They might include creating public health materials aimed
at improving women's health,
group presentations delivered in a variety of mediums,
or written assignments that are designed
to develop your critical thinking and critiquing skills.
When it's time to undertake your clinical experience,
you'll also have practical assessments
called Midwifery Clinical Assessment Tools or MCATs.
Don't forget, your lecturers and tutors are there to help
and they'll talk you through the details
of each assessment in class.
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If later on you want to further your career,
change jobs or up-skill,
you can choose to study a Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours),
Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy(PhD).
Thank you for joining us today.
Don't forget you can always find more information online,
at our events, in course guides or by contacting ask ACU.
Good luck with your journey to university.
We hope to welcome you to ACU soon.
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