Bachelor of Science (Nursing)/Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)
ObjectivesWill offer an innovative and broad study approach which prepares students for flexible career options in the dynamic healthcare environment. Inclusive of the public health, social and clinical aspects of nursing and midwifery, this course will cater for industry requirements and provide students with the knowledge and skills to deliver care within the clinical, policy and/or organisational context of Western Australian healthcare. This comprehensive course aims to prepare graduates to assume beginning level midwifery and comprehensive nursing responsibilities across the wide spectrum of healthcare contexts and cultural groups where nursing and midwifery is practised. The application for approval of this four-year course as a pathway for registration as a nurse and midwife has been submitted to the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia.
Entry requirementsInterviews will be conducted prior to enrolment to determine aptitude and capacity for the course.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Nursing)/Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)
Course descriptionRelated careers
Nurse, Midwife
This course is not available for on-campus study by students on an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) is a 600 credit point, four-year full-time award.
Year One - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
NNT1106 Foundations of Nursing: Social, Indigenous and Cultural Perspectives 15
NSP1103 Communication in Nursing 15
NST1103 Psychosocial Nursing: A Life Span Approach 15
NMW1106 Principles of Midwifery Practice 15
SCN1105 Biological Science in Nursing 1 15
Year One - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
NNT1204 Theories and Principles Relating to Nursing Care 15
SCN1106 Biological Science in Nursing 2 15
NMW1107 Physiological, Psychosocial and Emotional Issues in Pregnancy 15
NNI1102 Health and Health Challenges for Older Adults 15
NSP1204 Health Assessment in Nursing 15
Year Two - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
NNT2205 Principles of the Individual's Adaptation to Altered Health Status 1 15
NMW2101 Pregnancy and Birth 15
NST2106 Mental Health Problems and Disorders 15
NNS2205 Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 15
NSP2208 Beginning Nursing Competencies 15
Year Two - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
NNI2202 Ethics and Law in Nursing 15
NNT2206 Principles of the Individual's Adaptation to Altered Health Status 2 15
NNS2106 Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2 15
NMW2100 Beginning Midwifery Competencies 15
NSP2209 Developing Nursing Competencies 15
Year Three - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
MPT3202 Holistic Midwifery Care 15
NSP3200 Advanced Nursing Competencies 15
NMS3201 Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 3 15
NST3209 Evidence Based Practice in Health Care 15
NNT3201 Principles of the Individual's Adaptation to Altered Health Status 3 15
Year Three - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
NMW3103 Care of the Neonate 15
NNI3204 Professional Issues in Nursing 15
NST3210 Contemporary Nursing in Indigenous and Population Health 15
NSP3201 Practice Across Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Care 15
NNT3202 Theory Relating to Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Care 15
Year Four - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
MPT4203 Skills for Midwifery in Acute Care Settings 15
MIP4203 Advanced Communication in Midwifery 15
NMW4101 Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 4 15
NMW4103 Practice Across Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Care 1 15
NMW4108 Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies 15
Year Four - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
NMW4109 Practice Across Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Care 2 15
NMW4107 Emergency Nursing 15
MPT4402 Complex Midwifery Care 15
MIP4204 Continuity of Midwifery Care 15
NMW3102 Contemporary Issues in Nursing and Midwifery 15