Master of Midwifery Studies
This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
Find information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 44,145 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about feesAUD 44,145 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Program handbook
Description
The Master of Midwifery Studies is designed to develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary midwifery theories and practice which enables students to demonstrate leadership within the midwifery profession and contemporary maternity services. Extending midwifery education in this way will place students in an optimum position to positively influence future midwifery practice and maternity services provision.
There is a choice of four specialisations for domestic students:
- Midwifery primary care – focuses on providing comprehensive woman-centred, midwifery primary care to childbearing women and their babies.
- Clinical Education – focuses on learning the knowledge and skills to support and teach midwifery students and assist in the development, design, implementation and evaluation of midwifery education and professional development programs of maternity staff.
- Research – focuses on conducting research into all aspects of midwifery care, professional issues affecting midwives and midwifery, maternity service provision and translation of health research knowledge into midwifery practice and health policy.
- Leadership and Management – focuses on the effective management of staffing, policy and financial resources and leading the coordination and delivery of care in a maternity ward, department or in community settings.
Students not wishing to undertake a specialisation must complete 40 units of courses from the General Course List.
Please note: A specialisation is not available for International students, who must follow the International Pathway in the Program Planner to ensure they comply with their student visa requirements.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Demonstrated comprehensive and well founded knowledge of the discipline of midwifery studies.
- Displayed effective written and/or oral communication skills within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to apply advanced knowledge in midwifery studies.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in the midwifery care of childbearing Indigenous women.
- Demonstrated an understanding of research methodology and its application to research questions in midwifery studies and other health related areas.
- Demonstrated professional self-efficacy and leadership.
- Demonstrated cultural competency and safety.
- Displayed respect for the community and environment.
Details
| Information correct as at | Apr 25, 2024 4:49 pm |
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| Program code | 40143 |
| AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) |
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| CRICOS Code | 098482M |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Domestic Applicants
Applicants must be a Midwife holding current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
International Applicants
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.
AllApplicants 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.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants 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 here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
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.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
80 units
Program duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
Qualification for the award requires the completion of 80 units of course work. All students must undertake 40 units of core courses.
Domestic Students:Students may undertake 40 units in one of 4 specialisations:
- Midwifery Primary Care
- Clinical Education
- Research; or
- Leadership and Management
Students not wishing to undertake a specialisation must complete 40 units of courses from the General Course List.
International Students:A specialisation is not available for on-campus International Students, they must follow the International Pathway in their Program Planner.
On-campus International Students must enrol in the following courses face to face on-campus:
MIDI6520 Contemporary Midwifery (Callaghan)
NURS6900 Introduction to Research in Health Care (Callaghan)
NURS6623 Leadership and Management in Practice (Callaghan)
NURS6910 Knowledge Translation in Health Care (Callaghan)
NURS6640 Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Context (Callaghan)
10 units of on-campus courses from the General Course List
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration (1 year).
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
Prospective student degree planner
If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.
Additional documents
Transition arrangements
- Clinical Education
- Leadership and Management
- Midwifery Primary Care
- Research
Students who commenced prior to 2024
- Students who have previously completed NURS6620 may not complete NURS6102
- Students not taking a specialisation, who commenced study prior to 2024 and have completed NURS6620 may count this to their program as 20 units of General Directed courses
- Students undertaking the Midwifery Primary Care Specialisation, who commenced study prior to 2024 and have completed NURS6620 may count this towards their Specialisation, and will not complete NURS6102
- Students undertaking the Midwifery Primary Care Specialisation who have not completed NURS6620 must complete NURS6102
For students who commenced the program prior to 2024 please refer to the 2024 M Midwifery Studies Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more details.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| MIDI6520 | Contemporary Midwifery |
| 10 units |
| MIDI6580 | Midwifery and Cultural Diversity |
| 10 units |
| MIDI6591 | Optimising Childbearing |
| 10 units |
| NURS6900 | Introduction to Research in Health Care |
| 10 units |
Specialisation
Clinical Education
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Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| CLAM6001 | Evaluating, Assessing and Developing Clinical Competence |
| 10 units |
| NURS6640 | Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Context |
| 10 units |
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Choose 20 units from the following courses to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6036 | Educational Leadership and ICT |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6042 | Digitally Supported Learning |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6101 | Web 2.0 and Beyond |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6240 | Teaching the Digital Generation |
| 10 units |
| NURS6624 | Leading Change in Practice |
| 10 units |
| NURS6910 | Knowledge Translation in Health Care |
| 10 units |
Leadership and Management
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Choose 40 units from the following courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Design |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6040 | Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| NURS6623 | Leadership and Management in Practice |
| 10 units |
| NURS6624 | Leading Change in Practice |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6305 | Global Health Systems and Policy |
| 10 units |
Midwifery Primary Care
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Complete the following courses to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| NURS6102 | Advanced Practice: Diagnostics and Interventions |
| 20 units |
| PHAR6701 | Introduction to Pharmacotherapeutics and Prescribing for Health Care Professionals |
| 10 units |
| PHAR6703 | Pharmacotherapeutics for Midwifery Primary Care |
| 10 units |
Research
| Course List | |||
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Choose 40 units from the following courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOS6910 | Biostatistics A |
| 10 units |
| EPID6410 | Clinical Epidemiology |
| 10 units |
| EPID6420 | Fundamentals of Epidemiology |
| 10 units |
| EPID6600 | Research Protocol Design |
| 10 units |
| NURS6910 | Knowledge Translation in Health Care |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6210 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research |
| 10 units |
Course List
Choose 40 units from the following courses if not undertaking a specialisation. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| BIOS6910 | Biostatistics A |
| 10 units |
| CLAM6001 | Evaluating, Assessing and Developing Clinical Competence |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6042 | Digitally Supported Learning |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6101 | Web 2.0 and Beyond |
| 10 units |
| EPID6410 | Clinical Epidemiology |
| 10 units |
| EPID6420 | Fundamentals of Epidemiology |
| 10 units |
| EPID6600 | Research Protocol Design |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Design |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6040 | Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| MEDI6130 | Basis of Drug/Alcohol Problems |
| 10 units |
| NURS6027 | Evidence-Based Complementary and Integrated Health |
| 10 units |
| NURS6028 | Health and Substance Misuse |
| 10 units |
| NURS6035 | Therapeutic Engagement and Psychosocial Interventions |
| 10 units |
| NURS6055 | Mental Health Acute Care |
| 10 units |
| NURS6102 | Advanced Practice: Diagnostics and Interventions |
| 20 units |
| NURS6301 | Cultural Context of Custody |
| 10 units |
| NURS6302 | Social Justice in the Justice System |
| 10 units |
| NURS6522 | Perinatal Mental Health for Health Professionals |
| 10 units |
| NURS6623 | Leadership and Management in Practice |
| 10 units |
| NURS6624 | Leading Change in Practice |
| 10 units |
| NURS6640 | Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Context |
| 10 units |
| NURS6910 | Knowledge Translation in Health Care |
| 10 units |
| PHAR6701 | Introduction to Pharmacotherapeutics and Prescribing for Health Care Professionals |
| 10 units |
| PHAR6703 | Pharmacotherapeutics for Midwifery Primary Care |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6210 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research |
| 10 units |
| PUBH6305 | Global Health Systems and Policy |
| 10 units |
Additional information
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.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
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.
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