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Master of Midwifery

Do you want to enhance your midwifery knowledge, skills, expertise and leadership potential?

The Graduate Diploma in Midwifery and Master of Midwifery courses provide opportunities for students to develop new and creative approaches to midwifery care, congruent with societal and professional trends.

Opportunity is provided for registered nurses to gain a midwifery qualification, and for midwives holding a midwifery certificate to gain a postgraduate qualification. Graduates who are not already Registered/Certified Midwives will be eligible to seek registration/endorsement as midwives from the State nurse registration authority.


Summary

This course is not available for international students except in limited cases.

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

Available at these campuses

  • Ballarat, Victoria (from entry point 2 only)
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria

Course Duration

1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Deferment

No deferment available.

Delivery mode

  • Multi Mode

Commencement date

  • Semester 1 - February

Course Costs

  • Average first year fee: $12000 Fee-Paying (indicative only)

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Credit Points

120

Applying for Admission

Domestic applications are now closed for next study period.

Domestic Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

Entry Point 1 (120cp – Three semesters) – (Brisbane and Melbourne only)

  1. Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent1; and
  2. eligibility for nurse registration in the state where the course is to be undertaken.

Entry Point 2 (80cp – Two semesters) – (Ballarat, Brisbane and Melbourne)

  1. Practising midwives with a Bachelor degree or equivalent2; and
  2. eligibility for midwifery registration in the state where the course is to be undertaken.

Entry Point 3 (40cp – One semester) – (Ballarat, Brisbane and Melbourne)

  1. Graduate Diploma in Midwifery or equivalent3; and
  2. eligibility for midwifery registration in the state where the course is to be undertaken.

All applicants are required to submit Form M - Postgraduate Midwifery Additional Information with supporting documentation.

1An applicant who holds a Diploma or Certificate in Nursing may apply for special admission.
2An applicant who lacks the formal prerequisite but who is licensed to practise midwifery within the state where the course is to be undertaken may apply for special admission.
3An applicant who lacks the formal prerequisite but who has equivalent midwifery qualifications and experience may apply for special admission.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Ballarat - Fee-Paying (applications closed)
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Brisbane - Fee-Paying (applications closed)
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Melbourne - Fee-Paying (applications closed)
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
 

Description

The course provides the opportunity to develop and enhance midwifery knowledge, skills, expertise and leadership potential. This course provides the opportunity to conceptualise new and creative approaches to midwifery care, congruent with societal and professional trends.

The course provides for multiple entry points, and allows for completion at Masters level, or exit at Graduate Diploma level. Opportunity is provided for registered nurses to gain a midwifery qualification, and for midwives holding a midwifery certificate to gain a postgraduate qualification.

Professional Recognition

Graduates will be eligible to seek registration/endorsement as midwives from the state nurse registration authorities.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder


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