Master of Midwifery (Endorsed Midwife)
Year |
2010 |
Course Code |
73904 |
Version |
2 |
Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites |
Must be an endorsed midwife or eligible for endorsement as a midwife; and Have completed a degree, a graduate certificate, a graduate diploma, or equivalent; or Submit, as an exceptional case, other evidence of appropriate academic and professional attainments. |
Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points |
36 credit points |
Additional course rules |
Nil |
Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
NS5112:03 Physiological Processes in Midwifery
NS5113:03 Pathophysiological Processes in Midwifery
NS5114:03 Pregnancy, Birth and Postnatal Midwifery Care
NS5115:03 Midwifery Care in 'At Risk' Events
NS5116:03 Advanced Midwifery Care
NS5201:03 Research: Theory and Methodology
NS5214:03 Professional Midwifery Care
NS5220:03 Perinatal Critical Care and the Pregnant Woman
NS5750:03 Dispute Resolution: A Nursing and Midwifery Perspective
NS5230:03 Clinical Governance Project
NS5366:03 Practice Development Project
Options
Select 3 credit points of NS level 5 subjects
Candidature
Expected time to complete |
18 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete |
6 years |
Maximum leave of absence |
2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites |
Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed |
12 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process |
Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree |
Other restrictions |
Candidates who are granted advanced standing for the Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery will be required to surrender that award prior to graduating with the Master of Midwifery |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |