About Bachelor Of Science (nursing)/bachelor Of Science (midwifery) in Edith Cowan University (ECU)
This comprehensive course is unique in WA, preparing graduates for flexible career options in dynamic healthcare settings.
The course offers an innovative and broad study approach, with graduates ready for beginning level practice in both midwifery and nursing. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality care within the healthcare environment.
Course Learning Outcomes
Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies to inform nursing and midwifery practice.
Anticipate and identify potential challenges and develop appropriate nursing and midwifery strategies and solutions.
Apply broad health knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical nursing and midwifery situations.
Critically analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex nursing and midwifery practice.
Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional nursing and midwifery practice in accordance with the NMBA Codes of Practice.
Demonstrate the Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife Standards for Practice required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for registration.
Independently communicate nursing and midwifery knowledge, concepts and values clearly and coherently.
Work collaboratively within nursing and midwifery teams and with other health care professionals to ethically and effectively respond to diverse health care challenges.
Possible future job titles
Midwife, Regional Midwife, Rural Midwife, Remote Midwife, General Nurse, Children and Young People's Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Regional Nurse, Aged Care Nurse
Minimum requirements for secondary school results can change, depending on the country where you completed secondary study.
English Minimum Requirements
Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.5).
TOEFL: Minimum score of 550, including Test of Written English of 5 or better
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 70, with no individual score less than 17
GCE O Level: Grade C or better
WAUFP: 50% plus pass in ELACS
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Minimum grade 3 at higher level for an English subject, or minimum grade of 4 at standard level for an English subject
Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 52, with no scores less than 50 for courses with a current requirement of Academic IELTS 6.0
University of Cambridge [Cambridge English: Advanced]: Post-2015: An overall score of 169, with no individual band less than 169.
Edexcel International GCSE: English Language A, English Language B, or English Literature - Grade C or above; English as a Second Language (ESL) - Grade B or above.
Edith Cowan University Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1991 |
Annual Endowment |
485.2 Million AUD |
Academic staff |
814 |
Total students (on-campus) |
23,514 |
International students (on-campus) |
5,714 |
Edith Cowan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The students planning to enroll at the university are encouraged to prepare an overall budget for international students looking to study in Australia. Amount of tuition fees of every course in ECU varies and can be checked with the help of the Fee Calculator.
Expenses |
Amount |
Tuition |
14,450 – 20,025 AUD per semester |
Housing fee |
205 AUD per week |
Transportation |
33 AUD per week |
Meals |
203 AUD per week |
Personal expenses |
132 AUD per week |
Edith Cowan University English Language Requirements for International Students
International students who want to apply to Edith Cowan University are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English by fulfilling either one of the criteria as mentioned below:
Test |
Minimum Score Required for Undergraduate |
Minimum Score Required for Graduate |
IELTS |
6.0 (All individual bands minimum 6.0) |
6.5 (All individual bands minimum 6.0) |
TOEFL |
Paper based: 550 (Written English: 5)
Internet based: 70 (Individual scores minimum 17) |
Paper based: 573 (Test of written English - 5)
Internet based: 84 (Individual scores minimum 17) |
PTE |
52 |
58 |
University of Cambridge |
169 (No individual band less than 169) |
176 (No individual band less than 169) |
Edith Cowan University Application Process
Application portal: Online
Application fee: No fees
Admission deadline: July 10, 2020 (for both UG and PG courses)
Supporting documents:
- English language proficiency (ATAR English and Literature, Minimum Grade C in English)
- Senior High school report
- Academic transcript
- Work experience
- Resume
- English language proficiency
- Interview
- Reference
English language proficiency (TOEFL PBT – 550, TOEFL iBT - 70, IELTS – 6.0, PTE – 52, WAUFP – 50% + pass)