Course overview
If you’re an experienced midwife looking to advance your skills and qualify for endorsement, this graduate certificate will help you meet the criteria.
As an endorsed midwife, you can choose to work in the public sector or in private practice. This course will guide you through your options.
Please note: this graduate certificate is offered as a part-time, one-year online course. You can complete this course as a pathway towards our Master of Advanced Practice degree.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are also available for domestic applicants, which means part of your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Endorsed midwife
- Midwife
Industry
- Healthcare
- Social assistance
- Education and training
Why study at Curtin?
Career guidance
Learn about public and private opportunities to work as an endorsed midwife.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council.
Unique unit
Our “Preparation for Endorsement” unit provides step-by-step guidance to becoming an endorsed midwife.
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
In this course, you’ll develop your understanding of screening, diagnostic and pharmacological procedures.
You’ll also complete a “Preparation for Endorsement” unit. We’ll guide you through the process to completing your endorsement and filling in the required documentation.
You’ll graduate with a qualification accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. That means you’ve met the required education component to apply to AHPRA for Endorsement.
Successfully qualifying for endorsement means you’ll gain access to the Midwifery Practice Insurance Scheme (MPIS), and your services may be covered by some private health funds, including home birth services.
You’ll also be able to apply for a Medicare Provider number and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Prescriber number, allowing you to provide Medicare rebateable services, including:
- labour and birth care in a hospital
- antenatal and postnatal appointments
- ordering ultrasound scans and pathology tests required in pregnancy and early parenthood
- prescribing medicines for mothers and infants as per midwifery scope of practice or local regulations
- referring women to an obstetrician if required.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be a current registered midwife with AHPRA registration.
Midwives from groups under-represented in the midwifery profession, especially those from Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander or culturally, socially and linguistically diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to enrol.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Additional information
Application Requirements
Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$3,000*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
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Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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Thinking about starting soon? Course availability can vary by location and study period. Check the course handbook for details on when and where you can start your studies.
For full entry requirements, fees and information for international students, visit the course page.
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