School of Nursing and Midwifery
Excellence in caring
Our School’s programs offer a personalised student journey through innovative and contemporary learning experiences.
Our students are inspired to become life-long learners and committed to the delivery of care across the lifespan.
Our teaching reflects contemporary practice, is evidence-based and delivered by experts from the University and industry partners.
Our research is undertaken in collaboration with our Indigenous and local communities, national and global partners and is focused on ground-breaking solutions to real world health challenges.
Why study nursing and midwifery with us
Our students experience individual support to meet their needs in a nurturing environment, helping them to achieve their goals.
Our curriculum has been redesigned and is delivered using a blended learning approach combining the benefits of face-to-face teaching, with the flexibility of virtual learning. Our programs are informed by evidence-based practice and guided by our values of excellence, engagement, equity and sustainability to grow future nursing and midwifery leaders.
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Degrees
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
- Master of Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Nursing (Specialisations)
- Master of Mental Health Nursing
- Master of Custodial Health
- Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)
- Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
- Graduate Certificate in Midwifery (Re-Entry to Practice)
- Master of Midwifery Studies
Our global reputation for providing excellence in research
Through collaborative work with our strategic partners and the expertise and contributions of our staff, our research outputs have impacted policy, practice and education
Our School engages in research that challenges conventional thinking and makes purposeful impact on the direction of care in nursing and midwifery. New innovations are created through our work, which leads to improved care for people and their families across the lifespan.
School highlights
Clinical confidence meets coastal bliss
Driven by his passion for nursing, Krishna navigates Newcastle's academic landscape, finding purpose in every clinical placement and coastal sunset.
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Studying as an international student in Nursing
Anusha, an international student from Nepal, reflects on some of the highlights from her Bachelor of Nursing. Achieving her career goal, she hopes to continue studying to support those who need it most.
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Pursuing nursing specialties with the support of postgraduate study
Making the transition from Paediatric and Intensive Care to Alcohol and Other Drugs nursing (AOD), Charlotte found the Master of Nursing supported her interest and specialty change. Now completing her last subject, Charlotte hopes to continue her postgraduate learning.
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Improving the care of patients in custody
Lara returned to study and fell in love with nursing. Finding a passion for improving the health of patients in custody, Lara enrolled in the Master of Custodial Health. The flexibility and multitude of health approaches covered in the program helped her to succeed in the industry.
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Taking knowledge and adding experience
Anita has been working in the nursing and midwifery sector for over 30 years and completed the Master of Midwifery Studies program to benefit her existing knowledge and learn further skills.
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From Midwife to Academic
Discovering a love of research, Andy Ackerly discusses his recent Master of Midwifery Studies journey.
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Support services to succeed
Xiuli has been studying her Bachelor of Nursing while taking advantage of student support services offered to students for academic and personal benefit. Read how these services have helped her become more confident.
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Wenjuan Gains a New Perspective on the Future of Nursing
Wenjuan felt that the Master’s degree gave a unique perspective on the future of nursing.
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Latest news
News • 6 May 2024
Sector-first approach to Indigenous health research
Community members and top medical bodies across the Hunter and New England regions have joined forces in a powerful bid to improve First Nations health outcomes.
News • 18 Apr 2024
Shanae’s passion for caring delivers her dream to work in health
A proud Dharug woman, born and raised on Darkinjung Country on the New South Wales’ Central Coast, Shanae Godbold always knew she wanted to go into some form of medicine. After starting her nursing journey through TAFE as part of her HSC, she knew that was the career for her.
News • 12 Dec 2023
Midwifery research delivers insight into student learning
University of Newcastle teaching academic Nicole Hainsworth is graduating with her PhD focused on midwifery continuity of care.
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