Take your first step into midwifery research
Our one-year honours program has a strong focus on clinical practice and allows registered midwives to research contemporary health issues. You’ll develop your research capabilities through coursework and a research project focused on a topic you’re passionate about.
Our one-year honours program has a strong focus on clinical practice and allows registered midwives to research contemporary health issues. You’ll develop your research capabilities through coursework and a research project focused on a topic you’re passionate about.
At the end of the program, you’ll have clinical practice knowledge and will be able to undertake research within a midwifery practice. Take advantage of advanced roles that develop within the health precinct on the Sunshine Coast, new maternity services and models, and increasing demand for midwifery researchers.
In this program you will:
- Research contemporary health issues relating to pregnancy or midwifery practice
- Complete a research project
- Choose your topic area to research
Admission requirements
- AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Midwifery award (or equivalent)
- Registered with AHPRA
- Meet the English language requirement
- Have demonstrated a high level of achievement in a degree program
Membership
Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership to the Australian College of Midwives.
Career opportunities
- Registered Midwife in a wide range of practice contexts and roles
- Midwifery researcher
- Pathway to an academic career
Program structure
Coursework component (4) 48 units
NUR709 Communicating Sustainability
NUR713 Changing Planet Earth
NUR721 Hydrology and Geomorphology
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
HLT701 Research Design: Methodology and Literature Review
HLT702 Coursework 1 AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
NUR705 Coursework 2 AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
NUR707 Coursework 3 AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
NUR722 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
NUR751 Qualitative Research Methods
PUB708 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
Research component (4) 48 units
NUR731A Honours Reading Course for BU401 and BU402
NUR731B
NUR731C Professional Internship
NUR731F Independent Study
Classes of honours
The degree will be awarded in one of the three classes:
- Class 1
- Class 2 (awarded as Division 1 or Division 2)
- Class 3
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 96
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
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Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
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Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
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The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
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It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.