Master of Midwifery
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Master of Midwifery course is designed to extend your knowledge gained through midwifery clinical practice and develop your research appraisal skills. It is expected that you will already be employed or have recent experience in a clinical setting and will undertake assessments that have a direct application to your professional practice and context. The course has a focus on cultivating research skills in a supported partnership with an experienced midwife academic. During the final semester, you will either undertake a systematic review or a project to address a 'real world' issue in your individual practice setting. The project will be conducted entirely within your practice setting, and your findings will be disseminated to all relevant stakeholders at the clinical site.The Master of Midwifery is a coursework qualification, it does not lead to register as a Nurse or Midwife in Australia.
Structure
This course consists of core units building on the foundation of specialist knowledge and skills, evidence-based practice, cultural safety and advanced research methods. Existing units in this program are also offered in other courses across the college. This maximises resources and enables students to diversify between courses if they so wish.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(6 units)80cpCompulsory Core units totalling 80 credit points as per the list of units detailed below:MID511 Examination of the NewbornMID512 Women, Gender and HealthMID513 Midwifery TherapeuticsMAN509 Contemporary Management IssuesHEA572 Applied Health Project A (20 credit points)HEA573 Applied Health Project B (20 credit points) Specialist Electives(2 - 4 units)40cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below:HEA503 Fostering Curiosity for CareHEA504 Communication and Assessment Skills for Clinical EducationHEA505 Facilitating Clinical LearnersHEA506 Health WorkforceHEA515 Health InformaticsHEA516 Leading for Change (20 credit points)HEA521 Mental Health Law and EthicsHEA522 Advanced Mental Health PracticeHEA523 Pharmacology for Mental Health ProfessionalsHEA524 Negotiating Therapeutic PartnershipsHEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20 credit points) (unit title change 2021)HEA571 Maternal Critical Care: Acute Conditions (20 credit points) (unit title change 2021)Electives(0 units)0cpThere are no elective units available in this course. 120cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Masters Degree by Coursework AQF Level 9 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Health and Medicine
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification. Applicants must also hold current registration as a registered midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).It is expected that all applicants for this course have post-degree work experience in a midwifery setting.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| CDU Online | International: $32,850 | No |
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| CDU Sydney | International: $32,850 | No |
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