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Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)

Take your first step into midwifery research

Our one-year honours program has a strong focus on clinical practice and allows registered midwives to research contemporary health issues. You’ll develop your research capabilities through coursework and a research project focused on a topic you’re passionate about.

Study locations
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Online
Minimum selection threshold

GPA Requirement

UniSC program code
SC423
Commence
Semester 1 or 2
Duration
1 year full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
on campus, online
Fee type 2019
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
8
Total units
96

Our one-year honours program has a strong focus on clinical practice and allows registered midwives to research contemporary health issues. You’ll develop your research capabilities through coursework and a research project focused on a topic you’re passionate about.

At the end of the program, you’ll have clinical practice knowledge and will be able to undertake research within a midwifery practice. Take advantage of advanced roles that develop within the health precinct on the Sunshine Coast, new maternity services and models, and increasing demand for midwifery researchers.

In this program you will:

  • Research contemporary health issues relating to pregnancy or midwifery practice
  • Complete a research project
  • Choose your topic area to research
Admission requirements
  • AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Midwifery award (or equivalent)
  • Registered with AHPRA
  • Meet the English language requirement
  • Have demonstrated a high level of achievement in a degree program
Membership

Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership to the Australian College of Midwives.

Career opportunities
  • Registered Midwife in a wide range of practice contexts and roles
  • Midwifery researcher
  • Pathway to an academic career

Program structure

Coursework component (4) 48 units

NUR709 Reading as a Writer
NUR713 Advanced Writing Seminar
NUR721 Creative Writing Project

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:

HLT701 Professional Internship
HLT702 Independent Study
NUR705 Research in Health Care
NUR707 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
NUR722 Simulation in Practice Education
NUR751 Responding in the Emergency Context
PUB708 Global Emergency Issues

Research component (4) 48 units

NUR731A Assessment in Mental Health
NUR731B Advanced Health Assessment
NUR731C Quantitative Research Methods
NUR731F Research Project A

Classes of honours

The degree will be awarded in one of the three classes:

  • Class 1
  • Class 2 (awarded as Division 1 or Division 2)
  • Class 3

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 96

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure

Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence

  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified

  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates

  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.