Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• the professional preparedness to promote health, prevent illness, and minimise harm, through the philosophy of woman-centredness
• specialised theoretical and technical skills for safe and ethical midwifery practice with women and their babies across multiple models of care
• the ability to critically engage using best evidence, communication skills, theory, collaboration, and reflection to make safe midwifery judgements, across regional, rural and metropolitan situations, and by engaging with other health disciplines
• deep understandings of the health inequity caused by the impact of colonisation on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• the reflective ability to provide appropriate midwifery services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and to women with specific ethnic and other diverse needs, and their babies
• the capabilities to interpret and transmit maternity health information to women and families
• the confidence and competence to contribute to, promote, and, potentially, lead the midwifery profession through practice, teaching, research and community engagement

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Post-admission requirements

Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (under AHPRA)

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

During clinical placement students will be required to wear properly fitted respirators. Fit testing is the process to ensure the respirator fits the wearers face snugly, creating a seal to minimise airbourne particles travelling through gaps between the wearer's skin and the respirator. Students will need to arrange and pay for their own fit testing before attending their first placement and every subsequent 12 months.  

Admission is not available to International Applicants (non Australian Citizens/Residents).

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.