Work as a trained professional in maternity care settings.
The Master of Midwifery program gives you the opportunity to develop a solid foundation of knowledge in maternal, fetal and neonatal anatomy and physiology, as well as clinical diagnostic approaches, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. In this program you will focus on contemporary approaches to women’s health, maternity and infant care as well as an emphasis on the social, psychological, emotion, spiritual and cultural factors that influence health and wellbeing during the childbearing years.
The Master of Midwifery program gives you the opportunity to develop a solid foundation of knowledge in maternal, fetal and neonatal anatomy and physiology, as well as clinical diagnostic approaches, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. In this program you will focus on contemporary approaches to women’s health, maternity and infant care as well as an emphasis on the social, psychological, emotion, spiritual and cultural factors that influence health and wellbeing during the childbearing years.
This program is designed to offer two educational pathways.
Pathway 1 (Pre registration) provides the opportunity for Registered Nurses to develop the knowledge, skill and aptitude necessary for entry to midwifery practice in Australia. On the completion of this program you will be able to demonstrate achievement of the ANMC National Competency Standards for the Midwife and be eligible to apply for registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency. Note: Entry via Pathway 1 not available in 2015
Pathway 2 (Post registration) provides the opportunity for Registered Midwives to continue professional development and attain a postgraduate qualification. On completion of the program you will demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills for midwifery practice.
Admission requirements
Pathway 1 (Note: Entry via Pathway 1 not available in 2015)
Applicants will have:
- a Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) in nursing or related discipline or equivalent and be registered as a Division 1 Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
- a minimum of 12 months experience as a registered nurse
- selection will be based on academic merit
Pathway 2
Applicants will have a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in nursing, midwifery or related discipline and be registered as a nurse / midwife or a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Professional recognition
Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and will be eligible to apply for membership of The Australian College of Midwives.
Registration
Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a midwife in Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has a number of registration standards. Graduates must demonstrate that they meet these standards in order to be eligible for registration.
Graduates must demonstrate English language skills at IELTS level 7 (7 in all bands) or equivalent before being considered for professional registration. Test results from relevant examinations will generally need to be obtained within two years prior to applying for registration.
Refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board website for registration information.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
- Students are required to complete 10 courses as listed below.
- Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination is required.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
- Some courses in this program require project work and/or independent study and therefore have limited on-campus contact. Please refer to individual course descriptions.
- When enrolling, please refer to the relevant Study Plan:
- Study Plan for Registered Nurses wishing to become Midwives (Pathway 1)
( Entry into the program via Pathway 1 is not available in 2015) - Study Plan for Registered Midwives wishing to upgrade qualifications (Pathway 2)
- Study Plan for Registered Nurses wishing to become Midwives (Pathway 1)
Registered Nurses wishing to become Midwives (Pathway 1)
( Entry into the program via Pathway 1 is not available in 2015)
Students are required to complete the following 10 courses (144 units)
NUR700 Internship in Politics and Industry
NUR702 Politics and the Media
NUR703 Introduction to Psychology A
NUR704 Applied Psychology in Health Care
NUR710 Foundations of Human Behaviour
NUR712 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
NUR713 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
NUR721 Introduction to Development Studies
NUR729 International Community Development and Global Justice
NUR730 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Registered Midwives wishing to upgrade qualifications (Pathway 2)
Students are required to complete the following 10 courses (144 units)
NUR700 Indigenous Australia and the State
NUR703 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
NUR704 Working Effectively with Aboriginal People
NUR710 Foundations of Sustainability
NUR712 Measuring Sustainability
NUR713 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
NUR721 Mental Health and Social Work
NUR729 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications
NUR730 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss
Plus one (1) of the following courses
NUR708 Positive Psychology for Counselling
NUR709 Planning Theory