Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: not applicable
Award abbreviation: MMid
Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time, depending on Semester of entry
Total units: 96 units
Fee type: domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 059558G (International students requiring a full-time study load may commence in Semester 2 only)
Program overview
The Master of Midwifery program will provide the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skill and attitudes necessary for entry to midwifery practice. Graduates will demonstrate the ANMC National Competency Standards for the Midwife and will be eligible to apply for endorsement as a midwife with the Queensland Nursing Council.
The program is offered in blended mode with integration of extensive clinical experience. To maximise learning opportunities, simulation learning and case based learning will be utilised. Clinical experience will be provided in maternity care settings across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie.
The program has been developed collaboratively with maternity health services on the Sunshine Coast and Gympie. These health services include: Nambour Hospital, Gympie Hospital, Nambour Selangor Hospital, The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital. The program will be unique in that students will have access to clinical learning experiences in both public and private maternity settings.
Post-endorsement students will have completed a midwifery qualification and be endorsed to practice midwifery. An enrolment pattern will be determined based on previous education and experience and advanced standing will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Professional membership
Australian College of Midwives
Career opportunities
- Community midwifery
- Rural and remote practice
- Hospital practice
Program structure
Pre-endorsement students
- Students will be registered nurses with a current license to practice nursing in Queensland.
8 required courses:
NUR700 Theory for Midwifery Practice 1
NUR701 Midwifery Practicum 1
NUR702 Science for Midwifery
NUR703 Infant Care
NUR710 Theory for Midwifery Practice 2
NUR711 Midwifery Practicum 2
NUR712 Midwifery in a Social Context
NUR721 Research in Health Care
Post-endorsement students
- Post-endorsement students will have a current license to practice midwifery in Queensland.
Post-endorsement students may be eligible for advanced standing for prior study, but must complete a minimum of 3 courses (36 units).
1 required course:
NUR721 Research in Health Care
Plus select up to 7 courses (84 units) from:
NUR702 Science for Midwifery
NUR703 Infant Care
NUR712 Midwifery in a Social Context
NUR713 Independent Study
NUR751 Advanced Health Assessment
PUB712 Public Health Foundations
PUB721 Health Promotion Principles
Program requirements and notes
- Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination is required.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
- International students can only commence in Semester 2 for a full-time study load.
How to apply
Apply for a postgraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au