151504 v.3 Master of Midwifery
MMidwifery(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Introduction
This course builds on undergraduate preparation, recognising prior learning, and the extensive clinical midwifery expertise of the student. It enhances the professional development of the expert midwife practitioner through the investigation of varied theoretical perspectives pertinent to midwifery issues. Recognising and building on extensive midwifery practice prepares students as scholars, leaders and change agents within midwifery.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Eligibility for registration as a midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), a Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery or equivalent and recent midwifery practice. Those meeting these requirements may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to the third semester of the course. Applicants who are eligible for registration as a midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), a hospital based certificate in midwifery, and recent midwifery practice, may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to the second semester of the course.
Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of this publication.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. To support this application students are required to submit a professional portfolio detailing evidence of accomplishments.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is three semesters' full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Course Organisation
This course aims to enhance the professional development of expert midwives. Students will investigate varied theoretical perspectives pertinent to midwifery issues. This course will build on the students’ initial midwifery qualification and their clinical midwifery expertise to prepare them as a scholar, leader and agent for change within midwifery. Studies will synthesise knowledge, skills and research findings from the humanities, biological and behavioural sciences into evidence-based practice.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion, students will be able to expand their provision of expert midwifery clinical care to childbearing women from differing cultural backgrounds and their families.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 13412 | v.2 ** | Midwifery 660 | 100.0 | ||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 13414 | v.3 | Midwifery Studies 661 | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 4712 | v.3 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 13152 | v.3 | Health Research Methods 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 301950 | v.4 | Research and Evaluation in International Health 600 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 13413 | v.3 | Midwifery Science 661 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301413 | v.3 | Health Contract 590 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 310475 | v.1 # | Health Project 691 | 20.0 | 50.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 310475 | v.1 | Health Project 691 | 20.0 | 50.0 | |
| 310476 | v.1 | Health Project 692 | 20.0 | 50.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 11099 | v.2 | Health Planning and Evaluation 582 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12112 | v.4 | Clinical Research Methods 684 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13157 | v.4 | Health Promotion Planning 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13162 | v.2 | Public Health Nutrition 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13170 | v.4 | Health Promotion, Media and Advocacy 680 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13172 | v.3 | Health Promotion Methods 683 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13186 | v.3 | Ethics in Public Health Practice 683 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13367 | v.2 | Health Services Quality Development 583 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13626 | v.2 | Health, Stress and the Management Environment 682 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301952 | v.4 | Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries 600 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303673 | v.4 | Sexually Transmissible Infection and HIV - International Perspectives 600 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306931 | v.1 | Advanced Nursing Practice - Primary Health Care 561 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307053 | v.2 | Inquiry into Quality Health Care 532 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307484 | v.2 | Advanced Diagnostics 561 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307495 | v.1 | Developmental Health 561 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308409 | v.1 | Health Project Preparation 591 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309594 | v.3 | Health Promotion Partnerships, Politics and Power 688 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311225 | v.1 | Clinical Leadership 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4712 | v.3 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4860 | v.5 | Health Economics 584 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5755 | v.6 | Managerial Effectiveness 571 | 39.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6115 | v.9 | Health Services Management 584 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
# Only with the approval of the Course Coordinator students may select Health Project 691 and Health Project 692 in place of Healt
** Midwifery Registration and Clinical Practice.
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
