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Overview
The Bachelor of Midwifery is a professionally accredited degree that qualifies you to register as a midwife. It is recognised as an approved program of study by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. At CDU you can study a Bachelor of Midwifery online with intensive weeks (clinical teaching blocks) or on campus, full-time or part-time, as you learn from experts in the field.
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Midwifery, you will be ready to provide woman-centred, evidence-based care for women, babies and families throughout the childbearing journey in a variety of settings, with a particular focus on rural, remote and First Nations Australians. You will help to promote the health and wellbeing of women and their families by supporting the woman's childbearing choices and providing expertise around pregnancy, birth, postnatal and the newborn periods. You will also be prepared to collaborate with other health professionals to continue midwifery care in complex situations.
At CDU we provide high-quality skills training that meets industry standards. We are dedicated to preparing and giving you the confidence to succeed in the real world. This course has compulsory attendance to multiple simulation teaching blocks facilitated at Darwin, Alice Springs and Sydney campuses.
Students are also required to undertake a professional experience placement each semester, varying in length from 3 to 6 weeks. Travel and associated costs are to be covered by you. Information will be given on a number of scholarships that students can apply for to support them with these costs. We are committed to sourcing placements in as many regions as possible throughout the country. However, some students may be expected to travel for their professional experience placement if we cannot source one near their home. By applying for this course, you confirm that you understand if CDU is unable to provide professional experience placements local to your home address you may need to travel for placement if you choose to apply.
As a midwifery student, you will have access to extensive technical and academic support, an easy-to-use online learning platform, and a network of nearly 400 midwifery students situated right across Australia. You will enjoy some flexibility of fitting studying around your family and work commitments and will need to be disciplined and committed in making time for study.
Practical placements
In order to complete the Bachelor of Midwifery, you are required to undertake professional experience placement. This provides you with invaluable practical experience and the readiness for midwifery practice.
Continuity of care is a core element of the course so a commitment to out-of-hours and between semester clinical work is required. Students must follow 10 -15 women across the duration of the degree, seeing these women four times antenatally, being on call for birth, and seeing them twice postnatally. These requirements are in addition to placement. These experiences must be done in your local community due to the many months of a woman-s journey. It also requires access to your local hospitals who may or may not support you to visit their facilities.
It is important to be aware that:
- In order to progress in the course, you are required to attend placements.
- All placements are arranged by CDU.
- Placements are subject to availability at healthcare facilities.
- Placements may include morning, evening, night, weekend and public holiday shifts. They may be scheduled shifts or on-call shifts.
- Non-attendance at placement may only occur in extenuating circumstances which, for the purpose of placements, do not include childcare and work commitments.
Compulsory attendance
This course has compulsory simulation teaching block attendance for one week each semester, facilitated at Darwin, Alice Springs or Sydney campuses. Students are also required to undertake a professional experience placement each semester, varying in length from 3 to 6 weeks. Travel and associated costs are to be covered by students themselves. Wherever possible, students are placed according to their residential address. However this is subject to availability of placements and not guaranteed. Depending on location, students may have to travel (including interstate) for their professional experience placements.
Safe practice
To study a Bachelor of Midwifery, you will need to have an inherent set of requirements. These are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills needed to achieve course learning outcomes and to be able to safely practice as a midwife.
Potential applicants are advised that midwifery is a profession which places considerable physical and psychological demands on the individual however the rewards of the profession can be profound.
Reporting obligations
Under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, CDU is required to register midwifery students with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and to notify AHPRA if a student has or develops a health impairment that may place the public at substantial risk of harm. Students have obligations under the National Law and are expected to understand their obligations prior to enrolling. More information on Student Registration is available on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website.
Places are limited
The Bachelor of Midwifery is a quota course, which means CDU receives more applications than there are places available. In assessing applicants, CDU will prioritise eligible applicants residing in the NT. Remaining eligible applicants will be ranked in order of academic merit. Offers will be ranked and made in order of academic merit.
If you currently reside in the Northern Territory and have done so for a minimum of 12 months; or if you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander you will compete in separate subquotas.
If you are not eligible to be considered for the above subquotas, you are still encouraged to apply, noting that it is a competitive course requiring high academic achievement in order to receive an offer.
Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to practice as a midwife in all Australian States or Territories.
Further course information is available on the Institution course website
Essential Admission Requirements:
Midwifery students must meet a specific level of English language proficiency before they start in a course.
You can show English language proficiency by:
- completing a declaration that English is your primary language, or
- sitting an English language proficiency test.
See further information www.satac.edu.au/information-for-nursing-and-midwifery-applicants
Pre-clinical requirements:
You must provide proof that you have met all university and State/Territory pre-clinical requirements before starting clinical placements. These requirements include, but are not limited to:
- immunisation requirements
- Senior First Aid qualification
- annual criminal record checks
- working with children clearances
- fitness-to-practice requirements.
Potential applicants are advised that midwifery is a profession which places considerable physical and psychological demands on the individual however the rewards of the profession can be profound.
Career opportunities
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in roles including midwifery group practice, homebirth and working in public or private hospitals.
Practical experience
This course includes 1120 hours of professional experience placement plus Continuity of Midwifery Care Experiences (COMCE).
Professional recognition
Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to practice as a midwife in all Australian States or Territories.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline, subject to meeting criteria. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.
Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2025 is AUD $34,576.00. This equates to $ $4,322.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.
Why study nursing and midwifery at CDU?
Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
- Five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?
Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.
- Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
- Five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Why study nursing and midwifery at CDU?
Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
- Five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?
Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.
- Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
- Five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
What will I study?
CDU is one of the largest providers of online midwifery and nursing degrees. We have been delivering distance education for more than 30 years.
Course structure
As an online midwifery student, you will have access to extensive technical and academic support, an easy-to-use online learning platform, and a network of nearly 400 midwifery students situated right across Australia.
You will enjoy the flexibility of fitting studying around your family and work commitments, and will need to be disciplined and committed in making time for study.
Pre-Clinical Requirements
You must provide proof that you have met all university and State/Territory pre-clinical requirements before starting clinical placements. These requirements include, but are not limited to:
- immunisation requirements
- Senior First Aid qualification
- annual criminal record checks
- working with children clearances
- fitness-to-practice requirements.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (21 units) | 230cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 230 credit points as detailed below. MID110 Foundations of Midwifery *Students who have completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025 should read the course changes and transitional arrangements provided below. |
| Specialist Elective (1 unit) | 10cp | Specialist Elective unit totalling 10 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below. NUR132 Communication for Person-centred Practice (Completed by Bachelor of Midwifery students - excluding those entering under the RN Credit Pathway) OR MID112 Midwifery Practice for Registered Nurses (only Registered Nurses complete this unit as part of the RN credit pathway) |
| 240cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure) (240cp)
- A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units.
- A minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above.
- See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.
If course commenced prior to 2023:
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.
COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2025
SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 and SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 have been replaced by SBI161 and SBI162 from Semester 1 2025.
- Students who have completed BOTH SBI171 and SBI172 prior to 2025 do not need to complete SBI161 or SBI162.
- Students who have NOT completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025 should complete the two new units SBI161 and SBI162.
- Students who have completed SBI171 only (and not SBI172) should complete SBI172 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI162.
- Students who have completed SBI172 only (and not SBI171) should complete SBI171 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI161.
SBI171 and SBI172 will be offered for a final time in 2025 but will only be available to students who have completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025.
Study plan
STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.
NOTE:
Students who have completed an allied health-related course, may be eligible for credits subject to review by the course coordinator on a case-by-case basis, as per CDU's Academic Credit Policy).
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
NO PRIOR QUALIFICATIONS
The below units are co-requisites. Students must enrol in both units for the same study period:
- MID110 and MID111
- MID120 and MID121
- MID210 and MID211
- MID221 and MID222
- MID311 and MID313
- MID421 and MID422
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| MID110 Foundations of Midwifery | CO | MID120 Supporting Physiological Pregnancy and Birth | CO |
| MID111 Midwifery Practice 1: Preparation for Midwifery Practice* | CO | MID121 Midwifery Practice 2: Being with Women* | CO |
| SBI161 Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaces SBI171/SBI172 from 2025) | CO | NUR135 Primary Health Care | CO |
| NUR132 Communication for Person-centred Practice | SE | SBI162 Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaces SBI171/SBI172 from 2025) | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| MID210 Complex Pregnancy | CO | MID221 Midwifery Practice 4: Complex Labour, Birth, Postpartum and the Compromised Newborn* | CO |
| MID211 Midwifery Practice 3: Complex Pregnancy* | CO | MID222 Complex Labour, Birth, Postpartum and the Compromised Newborn | CO |
| MID212 Pharmacology for Midwives | CO | MID223 Transition to Parenthood and Breastfeeding | CO |
| MID213 First Nations Australian Women's Health | CO | NUR256 Research and Evidence-based Practice | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| MID312 Midwifery in the Global Context | CO | MID320 Perinatal Psychosocial Health | CO |
| MID313 Managing Emergencies for Women and Babies | CO | MID422 Transition to Professional Practice | CO |
| MID311 Midwifery Practice 5: Managing Emergencies* (20cp) | CO | MID421 Midwifery Practice 6: Becoming a Midwife* (20cp) | CO |
* indicates sim block and placement
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
NO PRIOR QUALIFICATIONS
The below units are co-requisites. Students must enrol in both units for the same study period:
- MID110 and MID111
- MID120 and MID121
- MID210 and MID211
- MID221 and MID222
- MID311 and MID313
- MID421 and MID422
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| SBI161 Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaces SBI171/SBI172 from 2025) | CO | NUR135 Primary Health Care | CO |
| NUR132 Communication for Person-centred Practice | SE | SBI162 Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaces SBI171/SBI172 from 2025) | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| MID111 Midwifery Practice 1: Preparation for Midwifery Practice* | CO | MID121 Midwifery Practice 2: Being with Women* | CO |
| MID110 Foundations of Midwifery | CO | MID120 Supporting Physiological Pregnancy and Birth | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| MID212 Pharmacology for Midwives | CO | MID223 Transition to Parenthood and Breastfeeding | CO |
| MID213 First Nations Australian Women's Health | CO | NUR256 Research and Evidence-based Practice | CO |
| Year 4 | |||
| MID210 Complex Pregnancy | CO | MID221 Midwifery Practice 4: Complex Labour, Birth, Postpartum and the Compromised Newborn* | CO |
| MID211 Midwifery Practice 3: Complex Pregnancy* | CO | MID222 Complex Labour, Birth, Postpartum and the Compromised Newborn | CO |
| Year 5 | |||
| MID312 Midwifery in the Global Context | CO | MID320 Perinatal Psychosocial Health | CO |
| MID313 Managing Emergencies for Women and Babies | CO | MID422 Transition to Professional Practice | CO |
| Year 6 | |||
| MID311 Midwifery Practice 5: Managing Emergencies* (20cp) | CO | MID421 Midwifery Practice 6: Becoming a Midwife* (20cp) | CO |
* indicates sim block and placement
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
DIPLOMA OF NURSING
The below units are co-requisites. Students must enrol in both units for the same study period:
- MID120 and MID121
- MID210 and MID211
- MID221 and MID222
- MID311 and MID313
- MID421 and MID422
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| MID110 Foundations of Midwifery | CO | MID120 Supporting Physiological Pregnancy and Birth | CO |
| MID213 First Nations Australian Women's Health | CO | MID121 Midwifery Practice 2: Being with Women* | CO |
| NUR135 Primary Health Care | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| MID210 Complex Pregnancy | CO | MID221 Midwifery Practice 4: Complex Labour, Birth, Postpartum and the Compromised Newborn* | CO |
| MID211 Midwifery Practice 3: Complex Pregnancy* | CO | MID222 Complex Labour, Birth, Postpartum and the Compromised Newborn | CO |
| MID212 Pharmacology for Midwives | CO | MID223 Transition to Parenthood and Breastfeeding | CO |
| NUR256 Research and Evidence-based Practice | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| MID312 Midwifery in the Global Context | CO | MID320 Perinatal Psychosocial Health | CO |
| MID313 Managing Emergencies for Women and Babies | CO | MID422 Transition to Professional Practice | CO |
| MID311 Midwifery Practice 5: Managing Emergencies* (20cp) | CO | MID421 Midwifery Practice 6: Becoming a Midwife* (20cp) | CO |
* indicates sim block and placement
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
PARAMEDICS
ANTICIPATED PATHWAY SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE COURSE COORDINATOR ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS, AS PER CDU'S ACADEMIC CREDIT POLICY
The below units are co-requisites. Students must enrol in both units for the same study period:
- MID210 and MID211
- MID221 and MID222
- MID311 and MID313
- MID421 and MID422
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| MID110 Foundations of Midwifery | CO | MID120 Supporting Physiological Pregnancy and Birth | CO |
| MID213 First Nations Australian Women's Health | CO | MID121 Midwifery Practice 2: Being with Women* | CO |
| NUR135 Primary Health Care | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| MID210 Complex Pregnancy | CO | MID221 Midwifery Practice 4: Complex Labour, Birth, Postpartum and the Compromised Newborn* | CO |
| MID211 Midwifery Practice 3: Complex Pregnancy* | CO | MID222 Complex Labour, Birth, Postpartum and the Compromised Newborn | CO |
| MID212 Pharmacology for Midwives | CO | MID223 Transition to Parenthood and Breastfeeding | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| MID312 Midwifery in the Global Context | CO | MID320 Perinatal Psychosocial Health | CO |
| MID313 Managing Emergencies for Women and Babies | CO | MID422 Transition to Professional Practice | CO |
| MID311 Midwifery Practice 5: Managing Emergencies* (20cp) | CO | MID421 Midwifery Practice 6: Becoming a Midwife* (20cp) | CO |
* indicates sim block and placement
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
RN PATHWAY
The below units are co-requisites. Students must enrol in both units for the same study period:
- MID210 and MID211
- MID221 and MID222
- MID311 and MID313
- MID421 and MID422
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| MID110 Foundations of Midwifery | CO | MID120 Supporting Physiological Pregnancy and Birth | CO |
| MID112 Midwifery Practice for Registered Nurses** | SE | MID222 Complex Labour, Birth, Postpartum and the Compromised Newborn | CO |
| MID210 Complex Pregnancy | CO | MID223 Transition to Parenthood and Breastfeeding | CO |
| MID211 Midwifery Practice 3: Complex Pregnancy* | CO | MID221 Midwifery Practice 4: Complex Labour, Birth, Postpartum and the Compromised Newborn* | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| MID213 First Nations Australian Women's Health | CO | MID320 Perinatal Psychosocial Health | CO |
| MID313 Managing Emergencies for Women and Babies | CO | MID422 Transition to Professional Practice | CO |
| MID311 Midwifery Practice 5: Managing Emergencies* (20cp) | CO | MID421 Midwifery Practice 6: Becoming a Midwife* (20cp) | CO |
* indicates sim block and placement
** indicates sim block
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2
There is no semester 2 entry available for this course.
Entry requirements
Quota
The Bachelor of Midwifery is a highly competitive course which has a quota of approximately 130 student places each year. CDU receives more applications than there are places available. In assessing applicants, and in keeping with CDU strategic planning documents, priority of admission is given to First Nations Australians, high-school graduates and Northern Territory residing students. Remaining eligible applicants will be ranked and offered a place in order of academic merit.
Separate SATAC course codes have been assigned to the Bachelor of Midwifery for full-time and part-time places in 2025. Due to quota restrictions applicants must apply for either a full-time or part-time place using the code provided.
| Delivery Location | Mode | Attendance Type | SATAC Code |
| Casuarina Campus | Internal | Full-time | 113181 |
| Casuarina Campus | Internal | Part-time | 113191 |
| Online | External | Full-time | 113185 |
| Online | External | Part-time | 113195 |
Admission criteria
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 80*.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Diploma level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of 5.5 and above.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 195.
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program. the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses or a recognised enabling course of at least 12 months duration, with a competitive GPA.
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Additional admission requirements
Midwifery students must meet a specific level of English language proficiency before they start in a course.
You can show English language proficiency by:
- completing a declaration that English is your primary language, or
- sitting an English language proficiency test.
All applicants are required to meet the English Language Skills Registration Standard as outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) at www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/.
Applicants will be required to submit the following via their SATAC application to demonstrate they meet the above standard prior to being included in offer rounds in one of the following ways:
1. PRIMARY LANGUAGE PATHWAY:
A signed English Language Declaration indicating the following:
- English is their primary language; and
- They have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country*, including at least two years between years 7 and 12.
*Recognised countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and USA.
OR
2. ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST PATHWAY
Applicants have achieved and can supply evidence of the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests:
IELTS (Academic) Minimum Scores
- Band score of 7.0 in all bands
- (IELTS Indicator test is not accepted)
TOEFL Minimum Scores
- Internet-based: total score of 94 with a minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Reading and Listening
- (TOEFL Home edition test is not accepted)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) Minimum Scores
- Overall score of 65 AND Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening
Occupational English Test (OET)
- A minimum result of B/score of 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
TOEFL Home edition and IELTS Indicator tests are not accepted for entry to Nursing and Midwifery courses
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)Test: not accepted for this course.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency Test: not accepted for this course.
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Results can be combined from a maximum of two tests undertaken within six months.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
International entry pathway
International applicants who have completed the CDU Foundation Studies Program and achieved a minimum mark of 75% in the Foundation English units A and B may be eligible to apply. All applicants must also supply evidence of achieving the required minimum scores in one of the accepted English language tests such as IELTS.
Essential requirements
Pre-clinical requirements:
Students must provide proof that they have met all university and State/Territory pre-clinical requirements before they can undertake those units that include clinical placements. These requirements include, but are not limited to, immunisation requirements, Senior First Aid qualification, annual criminal record checks and/or working with children clearances and/or fitness-to-practice requirements.
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study. From 2025 ALL applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application. For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
English language proficiency requirements - Domestic students
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
English language proficiency requirements - International students
Course specific English language proficiency requirements for International students are included below.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either:
- providing a declaration that English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six (6) years of continuous education that is equivalent to secondary education taught and assessed in English from one of the recognised countries*, including at least two years between years 7 and 12.
(*recognised countries include Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America) - undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | Test not accepted for this course. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | Test not accepted for this course. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 65 with no score less than 65 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 94 and a minimum 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Results can be combined from a maximum of two tests undertaken within six months.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
ATAR profile
The following table represents the ATAR and selection rank profile for applicants offered a place on the basis of their ATAR in semester 1, 2024
| ATAR based offers only | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
| Highest rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
Notes
"<5" indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
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Unlike the other universities I looked at where you spend time in a lab each week, CDU offers one-week practical intensives in a clinical simulation suite (which is a bit like a mock hospital environment) at one of their campuses or centres around Australia.
Michelle
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The student community and CDU staff welcomed me with open arms, creating such a positive experience.
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Australian qualification framework
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How to apply
There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.
Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.
SATAC
SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC, NSW or TAS.
International applications
Applications must be submitted online through our application portal, Studylink. You'll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.
You may be able to lodge a direct application; however, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you cannot submit a direct application via the application portal, please apply through one of our registered agents.
Apply through StudyLink or through an Agent.
International applicants currently studying year 12 in Australia should apply via SATAC.
If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.
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