96% employed within four months of graduating.
(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023, postgraduate Nursing & Midwifery)
Degree overview
Enhance your midwifery professional practice
If you’re a registered midwife, study our Master of Midwifery Studies program and gain a deeper understanding of contemporary midwifery theories and practices. This will prepare you for leadership roles in midwifery, models of care, and maternity services.
We are one of the few Australian universities that offers a Masters coursework qualification for midwives. You can choose a pathway that suits you by selecting one of the specialisations offered.
World top 38
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for Nursing
$2,300
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median weekly income for Midwives before tax
Career opportunities
Possible career paths may include:
- Midwifery Primary Care
- Midwifery Clinical Educator
- Midwifery Manager / Unit Manager
- Midwifery Researcher
- Clinical Midwife Specialist / Consultant.
PHAR6701 and PHAR6703 and the Midwifery Primary Care specialisation in this program are accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Program of study for midwives’ Endorsement – Scheduled Medicine.
Graduates of this program who have completed both PHAR6701 and PHAR6703; or the Midwifery Primary Care specialisation are eligible to apply for endorsement with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme administered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
What you will study
You will study modern theories that focus on providing woman-centred, primary midwifery care and cover a holistic view of midwifery. This includes social, emotional, and cultural factors. The courses also cover the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You can choose to specialise in the below areas:
- Midwifery primary care – you will learn to provide comprehensive woman-centred, midwifery primary care to childbearing women and their babies. This includes pharmaceutics.
- Clinical education – you will learn to support and teach midwifery students. You will help develop, design, implement and evaluate midwifery education and professional development programs for maternity staff.
- Research – you will study maternity service delivery and how to translate health research into midwifery practice and health policy. You will study professional issues affecting midwives.
- Leadership and management – you will learn how to effectively manage staff, policy and finances. You will become skilled in leading the coordination and delivery of care in a maternity ward, department, or in community settings.
Offshore international students can choose to specialise in the below areas:
- Midwifery primary care – you will learn to provide comprehensive woman-centred, midwifery primary care to childbearing women and their babies. This includes pharmaceutics.
- Clinical education – you will learn to support and teach midwifery students. You will help develop, design, implement and evaluate midwifery education and professional development programs for maternity staff.
- Research – you will study maternity service delivery and how to translate health research into midwifery practice and health policy. You will study professional issues affecting midwives.
- Leadership and management – you will learn how to effectively manage staff, policy and finances. You will become skilled in leading the coordination and delivery of care in a maternity ward, department, or in community settings.
Student experience
Student experience
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Creating meaningful opportunities for students
Extending your midwifery education will open doorways to roles in midwifery primary care and group practice models, clinical education, midwifery management, research and academia, or clinical midwifery specialist and consultant roles.
How to apply
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
Before you get started
To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the Program Handbook.
- Review the Admission Requirements.
- Review the Program fees and costs.
- Decide on your preferred commencement date.
Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Applicants must be a Midwife holding current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
All Applicants must be a Midwife or a Registered Nurse working in a maternity environment in their own country.
All applicants require a minimum of one year's full time (or part time equivalent) experience in a maternity setting post-registration.
Work experience can be identified through: a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service OR signed letters from employers confirming role, duties and period of employment.
Apply as an international student
Before you get started
To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the Program Handbook.
- Review the Admission Requirements.
- Review the Program fees and costs.
- Decide on your preferred commencement date.
Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
Applicants must be a Midwife or a Registered Nurse working in a maternity environment in their own country, with a minimum of one year's experience as documented in a professional curriculum vitae.
All Applicants must be a Midwife or a Registered Nurse working in a maternity environment in their own country.
All applicants require a minimum of one year's full time (or part time equivalent) experience in a maternity setting post-registration.
Work experience can be identified through: a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service OR signed letters from employers confirming role, duties and period of employment.
Scholarships
Scholarships
If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.
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PHAR6701 and PHAR6703 and the Midwifery Primary Care specialisation in this program are accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Program of study for midwives’ Endorsement – Scheduled Medicine.
Graduates of this program who have completed both PHAR6701 and PHAR6703; or the Midwifery Primary Care specialisation are eligible to apply for endorsement with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme administered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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