151504 v.3 Master of Midwifery
MMidwifery(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 029835G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years
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
A degree in nursing or related discipline, eligibility for registration in Division One as a nurse and/or midwife with the Nurses Board of Western Australia, 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 with a degree in nursing or related discipline, eligibility for registration in Division One as a nurse and/or midwife with the Nurses Board of Western Australia, 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. International onshore students on student visas must study full-time.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Majors, Streams or Other Core Components |
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| 13412 | v.2 | ** | Midwifery 660 | 100.0 | |
| 13413 | v.3 | Midwifery Science 661 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13414 | v.3 | Midwifery Studies 661 | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 301413 | v.3 | # | Health Contract 590 | 8.0 | 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.3 | Research and Evaluation in International Health 600 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 300.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 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 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6115 | v.9 | Health Services Management 584 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11099 | v.2 | Health Planning and Evaluation 582 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12112 | v.3 | Clinical Research Methods 584 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12646 | v.4 | Women's Health Issues 583 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13152 | v.3 | Health Research Methods 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13156 | v.2 | Gender Issues in Health 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13157 | v.4 | Health Promotion Planning 681 | 4.0 | 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 | |
| 13177 | v.3 | Designing and Delivering Training 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13186 | v.2 | Health Services Bioethics 684 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13367 | v.2 | Health Services Quality Development 583 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13563 | v.2 | Introduction to Child Health 582 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13566 | v.2 | Introduction to Women and Health 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13626 | v.2 | Health, Stress and the Management Environment 682 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301950 | v.3 | Research and Evaluation in International Health 600 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301952 | v.3 | Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries 600 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303673 | v.3 | 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 | |
| 306939 | v.1 | Addiction Studies for Advanced Nursing Practice 562 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307484 | v.1 | Diagnostics 561 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307495 | v.1 | Developmental Health 561 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308409 | v.1 | Health Project Preparation 591 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308411 | v.1 | Diabetes and Pregnancy 543 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309594 | v.2 | Settings in Health Promotion 688 | 43.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | Students may select Midwifery Project 690 instead of Health Contract 590 and the two optional units. | ||||
| ** | Midwifery Registration and Clinical Practice. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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.
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