ECU has a reputation for producing some of the highest quality nursing and midwifery graduates in Western Australia, and is recognised as a top 75 nursing program worldwide. We have dedicated nursing and midwifery courses, including WA’s only nursing and midwifery dual degree program. These courses offer an innovative and broad study approach for scenario-based learning. Students are provided with access to state‑of‑the‑art health and wellness facilities featuring simulated practice areas and practicum placements with a range of healthcare providers.
Our Vision is to be recognised as a leading nursing and midwifery school in Australia in the provision of innovative, high-quality education and translational research that makes a difference to the lives of people in our communities, locally, nationally, and internationally.
It is our Mission to improve the health and wellbeing of communities for today and future generations by educating aspiring/ transformational nursing and midwifery leaders through a lens of humanitarian principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion.
At the School of Nursing and Midwifery we have a passion for finding better ways to educate and prepare nurses and midwives, enhancing their capacity to professionally and competently contribute to improved wellbeing in our community.
The school offers a diverse and exciting mix of courses that are developed in consultation with industry groups and combine the latest theory with hands-on, practical experiences.
Our staff have a passion for finding better ways to educate and train nurses, midwives and other health professionals.
Students enrolled in courses leading to eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia will undertake clinical placement experiences in a variety of clinical settings across Western Australia.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery offers international clinical placements each year to a group of nursing and midwifery students.
The MAMS Program offers the support of one specially allocated midwifery student, who will support you and your partner in your personal journey from pregnancy to after the birth of your baby.
Each year the School of Nursing and Midwifery recognises the outstanding achievements of our students through the Schools Executive Dean’s List or the School’s Prize Giving Ceremony.
Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour. A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses
The School of Nursing and Midwifery's research team is driven by a commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of communities and society through evidence-based research, interventions and innovations in nursing and midwifery practice across the lifespan.
Our staff are experts in their field who collaborate with national and international industry partners and universities. Our purpose is to inspire excellence in nursing and practice through innovative and strategic research.
More about our researchOn our Joondalup campus, we have 8 demonstration wards including 2 dedicated Midwifery wards.
More about our Joondalup CampusOn our South West campus, we have 4 demonstration wards, of which 1 is dedicated to Midwifery teaching.
More about our South West CampusVisit the Student Hub on each campus for all student enquiries.
Visit our Contact webpage for a list of our School's main contact details and locations.
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