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Master of Midwifery (Research)

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code I19

This course prepares students to be independent researchers with the ability to develop and complete a research project relevant to midwifery.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Reflect critically on a complex body of midwifery knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery in the field of midwifery.
  2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to explore and extend contemporary practice through research activities.
  3. Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge in the field of midwifery.
  4. Use high-level self-management skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

  • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 5)

International students are required to provide an IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0) or any other equivalent test approved by AHPRA. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree from an approved country;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to be a Registered Midwife, and have a relevant undergraduate degree, with equivalents considered, and a minimum of two years post-registration clinical experience.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Part Time, Full Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Sara Jayne BAYES

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
RES5115Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches20
NST6100Literature Review20
NUR6114Masters Thesis Preparation 120
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
NUR6200Masters Thesis

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.

Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
NUR6200Masters Thesis
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
NUR6200Masters Thesis

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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