Midwifery - Southern Cross University

Bringing care to life

Answer the call to guide mothers through one of life’s most profound moments. Whether it’s the first breath of a newborn or providing the reassuring touch that calms a mother’s fears, your role as a midwife is to nurture and support through these life-changing experiences.

The degree blends theory with hands-on practice giving you a comprehensive understanding of midwifery while undertaking supervised professional experience. You’ll learn to support women and babies through all stages of pregnancy and postpartum.

Registered midwives work in diverse settings, including hospitals, midwifery practices, and community health care in urban, rural, and remote areas.

Study at Southern Cross University and get ready to become the trusted support every mother deserves.

“My lecturers and tutors were not only really knowledgeable and inspiring, but they also work in clinical practice. So, I received a real wealth of knowledge.”

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Midwifery

Why Study Midwifery at SCU

Top 150 Universities for Nursing

Ranked in the global top 150 universities for Nursing (Global Rankings of Academic Subjects, Shanghai Rankings 2022).

Rated 5 stars

Rated 5-stars for full-time employment in Nursing (Good Universities Guide 2024).

First-class labs and equipment

At Southern Cross you'll have access to our state-of-the-art resources. Practise on the equipment you will use during your career.

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Scholarships

The University offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Alternative pathways

No matter where you're starting from, our pathway programs, Diplomas and English language courses can help you get there.

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