Nursing and Midwifery
Study nursing and midwifery
If you are looking to enhance your skills in a specialist area or progress into a leadership role, our postgraduate health, nursing and midwifery programs are designed to meet the needs of the constantly evolving healthcare field.
You’ll be learning from some of the best in your field – our clinical experts deliver theory and practical applications to help strengthen your existing capabilities.
Gain the knowledge you need and contribute to transforming the healthcare field to make a positive impact on the lives of your patients. Strong partnerships with industry mean you’ll graduate with valuable professional connections and stand out in a competitive job market.
Often your real-world experience can also translate into course credit.
A selection of our degrees also offer government subsidised places, meaning you can save up to 75% on course fees. Learn more about how you could save today.
Master of Mental Health Nursing
The Master of Mental Health Nursing places emphasis on the foundation principles in mental health nursing, and will also on strengthen your specialised clinical practice in multiple areas.
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Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
The University of Newcastle’s Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) is for registered nurses wishing to gain midwifery qualifications. You will graduate as a registered midwife with specialised skills for safe, evidence-informed, ethical midwifery practice with woman and their babies.
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Graduate Certificate in Midwifery (Re-entry to Practice)
The University of Newcastle’s Graduate Certificate in Midwifery (Re-Entry to Practice) is designed for midwives who have been out of practice for between five and ten years.
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Master of Midwifery Studies
The Master of Midwifery Studies is a combination of contemporary theories encompassing a holistic view of midwifery which includes the social, emotional and cultural factors which influence health and wellbeing.
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Master of Nursing
As a high achieving nurse, your commitment to continuous learning and development will see you take your nursing career to new heights with the Master of Nursing.
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Master of Nurse Practitioner
If you’re a Registered Nurse wishing to move into a highly sought after Nurse Practitioner role, our Master of Nurse Practitioner program is for you.
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Master of Traumatology
The Master of Traumatology is the first postgraduate coursework program of its kind in Australia providing you the opportunity to extend your knowledge of trauma care.
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