Professional recognition

This course is pending accreditation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council and approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Graduates can apply for registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board (pending approval).

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You’re considered a high school leaver if you:

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

Minimum ATAR 80
This course has a minimum ATAR of 80
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.
Desirable WACE subjects
Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren’t essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

Human Biology ATAR

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

StepUp Entry

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative pathways

Indigenous applicant
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
STAT entry
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

STAT must achieve the required ATAR equivalence.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

7

Speaking

7

Reading

7

Listening

7

Overall band score

7

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway finder tool

How others gained admission

View the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.

To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.

Other requirements and notes for this course

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the Inherent requirements before applying. Reasonable adjustments can be made for students with disability.

Ranking and Selection Process

Entry to this course is competitive, with limited places available.

Please note:

Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and entire academic record.
Applicants must provide all required documents and be assessed as eligible to be included in the ranking for an offer.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course specific prerequisites, does not guarantee selection.
In the event the course reaches capacity the University reserves the right not to proceed with subsequent offer rounds.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) course will need to meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to register to work in this profession. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia works to ensure that Australia’s midwives are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practice. Their priority is public safety. Students should be familiar with these requirements which may impact their progression throughout their studies and in entering the profession.

The NMBA registration standards define the requirements that applicants, registrants or students need to meet to be registered - https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx

In addition to meeting the Curtin English requirements for admission, the NMBA requires all applicants for initial registration to demonstrate English language skills to be suitable for registration - https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

It is a condition of enrolment that applicants complete criminal record screening and clearances, basic professional certifications and screening and immunisations for a number of infectious illnesses prior to the commencement of the course. You will need to keep these requirements current during your course. You are responsible for the cost of these. Further information on requirements for fieldwork for students in the Faculty of Health Sciences can be obtained by visiting the website https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/fieldwork-statements/.

You must be available to undertake clinical practice during and/or outside semester in health care facilities. You must also be available to work rotational shift work, including morning, afternoon and nightshift.

A break from study of more than one semester may incur additional clinical practice.

In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

You’re considered someone with work and life experience if:

You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

How we define ‘experience’
‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

Pathways

STAT entry
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

STAT must achieve the required ATAR equivalence.

ATAR pathway

Minimum ATAR 80
This course has a minimum ATAR of 80
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.
Desirable WACE subjects
Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren’t essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

Human Biology ATAR

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

7

Speaking

7

Reading

7

Listening

7

Overall band score

7

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway finder tool

Other requirements and notes for this course

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the Inherent requirements before applying. Reasonable adjustments can be made for students with disability.

Ranking and Selection Process

Entry to this course is competitive, with limited places available.

Please note:

Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and entire academic record.
Applicants must provide all required documents and be assessed as eligible to be included in the ranking for an offer.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course specific prerequisites, does not guarantee selection.
In the event the course reaches capacity the University reserves the right not to proceed with subsequent offer rounds.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) course will need to meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to register to work in this profession. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia works to ensure that Australia’s midwives are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practice. Their priority is public safety. Students should be familiar with these requirements which may impact their progression throughout their studies and in entering the profession.

The NMBA registration standards define the requirements that applicants, registrants or students need to meet to be registered - https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx

In addition to meeting the Curtin English requirements for admission, the NMBA requires all applicants for initial registration to demonstrate English language skills to be suitable for registration - https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

It is a condition of enrolment that applicants complete criminal record screening and clearances, basic professional certifications and screening and immunisations for a number of infectious illnesses prior to the commencement of the course. You will need to keep these requirements current during your course. You are responsible for the cost of these. Further information on requirements for fieldwork for students in the Faculty of Health Sciences can be obtained by visiting the website https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/fieldwork-statements/.

You must be available to undertake clinical practice during and/or outside semester in health care facilities. You must also be available to work rotational shift work, including morning, afternoon and nightshift.

A break from study of more than one semester may incur additional clinical practice.

In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

You’re considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

Pathways

STAT entry
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

STAT must achieve the required ATAR equivalence.

ATAR pathway

Minimum ATAR 80
This course has a minimum ATAR of 80
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.
Desirable WACE subjects
Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren’t essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

Human Biology ATAR

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

7

Speaking

7

Reading

7

Listening

7

Overall band score

7

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway finder tool

Other requirements and notes for this course

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the Inherent requirements before applying. Reasonable adjustments can be made for students with disability.

Ranking and Selection Process

Entry to this course is competitive, with limited places available.

Please note:

Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and entire academic record.
Applicants must provide all required documents and be assessed as eligible to be included in the ranking for an offer.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course specific prerequisites, does not guarantee selection.
In the event the course reaches capacity the University reserves the right not to proceed with subsequent offer rounds.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) course will need to meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to register to work in this profession. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia works to ensure that Australia’s midwives are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practice. Their priority is public safety. Students should be familiar with these requirements which may impact their progression throughout their studies and in entering the profession.

The NMBA registration standards define the requirements that applicants, registrants or students need to meet to be registered - https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx

In addition to meeting the Curtin English requirements for admission, the NMBA requires all applicants for initial registration to demonstrate English language skills to be suitable for registration - https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

It is a condition of enrolment that applicants complete criminal record screening and clearances, basic professional certifications and screening and immunisations for a number of infectious illnesses prior to the commencement of the course. You will need to keep these requirements current during your course. You are responsible for the cost of these. Further information on requirements for fieldwork for students in the Faculty of Health Sciences can be obtained by visiting the website https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/fieldwork-statements/.

You must be available to undertake clinical practice during and/or outside semester in health care facilities. You must also be available to work rotational shift work, including morning, afternoon and nightshift.

A break from study of more than one semester may incur additional clinical practice.

In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

You’re considered someone who has recently left university if:

Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

Curtin course switcher criteria

To switch into this course as a current Curtin student, you need to have:

completed a minimum of 100 credits; and
have achieved an average of 70% or higher in the four most recent units studied; and
be on good standing in the most recent course studied.

Higher education course switcher criteria

Switching into this course from another higher education course provider is only available in Semester one.

A minimum ATAR/ Selection Rank of 80 is required

Note: Selection Ranks are assessed based on your tertiary studies

ATAR pathway

Minimum ATAR 80
This course has a minimum ATAR of 80
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.
Desirable WACE subjects
Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren’t essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

Human Biology ATAR

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

7

Speaking

7

Reading

7

Listening

7

Overall band score

7

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway finder tool

Other requirements and notes for this course

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the Inherent requirements before applying. Reasonable adjustments can be made for students with disability.

Ranking and Selection Process

Entry to this course is competitive, with limited places available.

Please note:

Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and entire academic record.
Applicants must provide all required documents and be assessed as eligible to be included in the ranking for an offer.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course specific prerequisites, does not guarantee selection.
In the event the course reaches capacity the University reserves the right not to proceed with subsequent offer rounds.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) course will need to meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to register to work in this profession. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia works to ensure that Australia’s midwives are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practice. Their priority is public safety. Students should be familiar with these requirements which may impact their progression throughout their studies and in entering the profession.

The NMBA registration standards define the requirements that applicants, registrants or students need to meet to be registered - https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx

In addition to meeting the Curtin English requirements for admission, the NMBA requires all applicants for initial registration to demonstrate English language skills to be suitable for registration - https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

It is a condition of enrolment that applicants complete criminal record screening and clearances, basic professional certifications and screening and immunisations for a number of infectious illnesses prior to the commencement of the course. You will need to keep these requirements current during your course. You are responsible for the cost of these. Further information on requirements for fieldwork for students in the Faculty of Health Sciences can be obtained by visiting the website https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/fieldwork-statements/.

You must be available to undertake clinical practice during and/or outside semester in health care facilities. You must also be available to work rotational shift work, including morning, afternoon and nightshift.

A break from study of more than one semester may incur additional clinical practice.

In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

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Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway finder tool

Other requirements and notes for this course

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the Inherent requirements before applying. Reasonable adjustments can be made for students with disability.

Ranking and Selection Process

Entry to this course is competitive, with limited places available.

Please note:

Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and entire academic record.
Applicants must provide all required documents and be assessed as eligible to be included in the ranking for an offer.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course specific prerequisites, does not guarantee selection.
In the event the course reaches capacity the University reserves the right not to proceed with subsequent offer rounds.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) course will need to meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to register to work in this profession. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia works to ensure that Australia’s midwives are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practice. Their priority is public safety. Students should be familiar with these requirements which may impact their progression throughout their studies and in entering the profession.

The NMBA registration standards define the requirements that applicants, registrants or students need to meet to be registered - https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx

In addition to meeting the Curtin English requirements for admission, the NMBA requires all applicants for initial registration to demonstrate English language skills to be suitable for registration - https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

It is a condition of enrolment that applicants complete criminal record screening and clearances, basic professional certifications and screening and immunisations for a number of infectious illnesses prior to the commencement of the course. You will need to keep these requirements current during your course. You are responsible for the cost of these. Further information on requirements for fieldwork for students in the Faculty of Health Sciences can be obtained by visiting the website https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/fieldwork-statements/.

You must be available to undertake clinical practice during and/or outside semester in health care facilities. You must also be available to work rotational shift work, including morning, afternoon and nightshift.

A break from study of more than one semester may incur additional clinical practice.

In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

Fees and charges

Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

*The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:

Australian citizens must complete some of their course of study while residing in Australia.
Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens must be residing in Australia for the entire course.

For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.

If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

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Other requirements and notes for this course

You’re considered someone with work and life experience if:

Pathways

ATAR pathway

English requirements

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

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Other requirements and notes for this course

You’re considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:

Pathways

ATAR pathway

English requirements

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

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Other requirements and notes for this course

You’re considered someone who has recently left university if:

Curtin course switcher criteria

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IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

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