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
Eligibility for registration in Division One as a nurse and/or midwife with the Nurses & Midwives 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 who are eligibile for registration in Division One as a nurse and/or midwife with the Nurses & Midwives 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 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| OR | |||||
| 310475 | v.1 # | Health Project 691 | 20.0 | 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 (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 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 | |
| 13152 | v.3 | Health Research Methods 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13157 | v.4 | Health Promotion Planning 681 | 6.0 | 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.2 | Health Services Bioethics 684 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 307053 | v.1 | Inquiry into Quality Patient Care 532 | 3.0 | 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 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308411 | v.1 | Diabetes and Pregnancy 543 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309594 | v.2 | Settings in Health Promotion 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. |
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