Midwifery @ Uni

[Muffy]

Hi Ladies
I have given it some serious thought over the last couple of months and have finally decided that i AM going to go to uni and do Div 1 nursing & Midwifery.

I just want some advice.....
When are you classed as a 'mature' age student?
From what i can understand its going to take me 4 years?
What can i expect from the course?
How much did it cost you for the whole 4 years?
Any other information/ advice you would like to share is greatly appreciated

I will be going to the Uni open day in August.. i cant wait

[Ahurani]

That sounds great!

Well Div 1 is 3 years and Middy 18 months on top of that. "Mature age" is 21 I think. Expect hard work, seriously. Lots of bloody research and essays. Cost is prolly $4000 a year with HECS.

HTH

[feeb]

In Victoria Nursing is 3 years then midwifery 1 year OR midwifery only is 3 years OE double degree 4 years this is for full time if part time double

Well worth doing great career !! not sure of costs now as years since i did mine!

Needs a large commitment as need to do essays, placements etc when spots available and where available may need to travel long distances for block placements.

[Ahurani]

Double degrees are hard to get into :S

[Muffy]

Thanks!
Is it do-able with 2 kids?
Logan will be three (OMG) next year and bella will be 1....
do you have to do div 1 to be able to do mid?

[Rivlas]

No, you can now do mid straight. It's a 3 year course.
I know ACU does it not sure who else. It is pretty full on as you have to have to go to a certain number of many deliveries during the 3 years.
Div 1 or mid is doable but you will need alot of backup especially during placement.

All the best and go for it.