Midwifery

midwife and babyWhy study Midwifery?

Our postgraduate coursework programs are for those with a nursing degree and experience who want to specialise in midwifery, and for qualified midwives who want advanced training to qualify as a maternal and child health nurse or neonatal intensive care nurse. Develop the knowledge and skills to be an expert clinical practitioner.

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in the health care industry, education and government.

Courses

Local students

Midwifery courses
Offer yearCourse titleCampus(es)DurationSemester starts
2011 Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing Distance education
1 year part-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing continued…

Course description
This course provides students with the in-depth knowledge and skills required to practise in contemporary mental health nursing. NOTE: The course will only be conducted if sufficient enrolments are achieved.
Prerequisite
Eligibility for registration as Division 1 or Division 3 nurse with the NBV, at least one year's experience, degree or a diploma from a college or university, and a nursing certificate from a hospital-based program.
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $8377 (80 credit points) Commonwealth Supported Places also available
Additional costs
Clinical placements, textbooks.
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply direct to the University before 15 October 2010 for CSP places. Late applications may be considered. Read more at: www.latrobe.edu.au/nursing
Full course details
Mental Health Nursing (Graduate Certificate)Bendigo
2011 Master of Midwifery Melbourne
Distance education
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Master of Midwifery continued…

Course description
This course prepares midwives to undertake an advanced practice role and provides them with sound research training. Please note the course will only be conducted if sufficient enrolments are achieved.
Prerequisite
Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery Science or equivalent, with B grade average or above, and eligibility for endorsement as a midwife in Division 1 of the Register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Applicants must also have at least one year's recent clinical practice in midwifery and be employed in an approved area of midwifery practice.
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $14,280 (per 120 credit points)
Additional costs
Federal Police check - A$14 to A$43, Immunisations - approximately A$500, Working with Children Check - A$76. Accommodation for any clinical placements may vary according to the venue and location.
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. For mid-year entry, please use the mid-year entry application package, available at: www.latrobe.edu.au/nursing/assets/downloads/PG_application_form_2011S2.pdf
Full course details
Midwifery (Master)Melbourne
2012 Master of Midwifery Distance education
Melbourne
1 year full-time or 2 - 3 years part-time Semester 1 (March)

Master of Midwifery continued…

Course description
This course aims to prepare midwives to undertake an advanced practice role and provides them with sound research training. Please note the course will only be conducted if sufficient enrolments are achieved.
Prerequisite
Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery Science or equivalent, with minimum B grade average, and eligibility for endorsement as a midwife in Division 1 of the Register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Applicants must also have at least one year's recent clinical practice in midwifery and be employed in an approved area of midwifery practice.
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $15,130 per 120 credit points.
Additional costs
Federal Police check - A$15 to A$43, Immunisations - approximately A$500, Working with Children Check - A$77. Accommodation for any clinical placements may vary according to the venue and location.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Please also complete the Nursing Supplementary Application Form. Application closing dates are subject to change and are set in August each year.
Full course details
Midwifery (Master)Melbourne
2011 Master of Nursing (Neonatal Intensive Care) Melbourne
1.5 years full-time or 2 to 3 years part-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Master of Nursing (Neonatal Intensive Care) continued…

Course description
This course provides a range of opportunities for students to develop an understanding of neonatal intensive care (NICU) nursing through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and practice.
Prerequisite
Registration as a Division 1 Nurse and current practising certificate with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) or equivalent.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $14,280 (per 120 credit points). A limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available to students commencing in Semester 1, applicants should check with the Faculty in October each year for the following year's CSP availability.
Additional costs
There may be additional costs associated with police checks and/or possible immunisations, ranging from A$14-500.
Additional information
Applicants can be employed by a hospital of their choice.
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply direct to the University before 10 June 2011 for mid-year intake, or by 14 October for 2012 intake. Late applications may be considered. For mid-year entry, please use the mid-year entry application package, available at: www.latrobe.edu.au/nursing/assets/downloads/PG_application_form_2011S2.pdf
Full course details
Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (Master)Melbourne
2012 Master of Nursing (Research Methods) Distance education
Melbourne
1.5 years full-time or 3 to 4 years part-time. Semester 1 (March)

Master of Nursing (Research Methods) continued…

Course description
This course aims to give students the knowledge and skills essential to research, enabling them to advance careers in research and scholarship. However, entry is not contingent on an applicant having access to employment or clinical placement in a speciality field. Please note: Applicants intending to undertake subjects requiring clinical practice must obtain the course coordinator's approval, and meet the hospital assessment of competency and registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Prerequisite
Registration as a Division 1 Nurse and current practising certificate with the NMBA or equivalent.
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $15,130 per 120 credit points.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Please also complete the Nursing Supplementary Application Form. Apply before 14 October 2011. Late applications may be considered.
Full course details
Nursing (Research Methods - Master)Melbourne
Nursing (Research Methods - Master)Distance education
2012 Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Science Bendigo
Melbourne
1 year full-time Semester 1 (March)

Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Science continued…

Course description
This course aims to prepare graduates to practise as entry-level midwives across the wide spectrum of healthcare contexts and cultural groups. It aims to facilitate the competencies necessary to provide direct midwifery care and evaluate the impact of that care, and the capacity to advocate for the women in their care. Download our Frequently Asked Questions document for more details. Please note the course will only be conducted in 2012 if sufficient enrolments are achieved. Please also note international students are unable to undertake overseas study opportunities in this program.
Prerequisite
Degree or diploma in nursing, registration as a Division 1 nurse with a current practising certificate and at least one year's post-registration acute medical/surgical nursing experience. Before commencing, applicants must also have a clinical place at an approved clinical midwifery agency (in a metropolitan or regional area).
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $15,130 per 120 credit points. Commonwealth Supported Places also available.
Additional costs
There may be additional costs associated with National Police Checks (A$15), immunisations and with clinical placements.
Additional information
Course commences Week 8 of Semester 1. Applicants must apply to the hospital for their clinical placement at the same time they apply for the course.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Please also complete the Nursing Supplementary Application Form.
Professional recognition
Graduates are endorsed to practise as midwives under Division 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) register.
Full course details
Midwifery Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne
Midwifery Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Bendigo
2011 Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Science in Child, Family and Community Melbourne
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Science in Child, Family and Community continued…

Course description
This course leads to qualification for the speciality practice of maternal and child health nursing. The program aims to prepare nurses for a broad community approach to nursing children and families, particularly for families with children in the prenatal to school-entry stage. The course includes workshops, tutorials and a minimum clinical requirement. For more information visit: www.latrobe.edu.au/nursing NOTE: Please note the course will only be conducted if sufficient enrolements are achieved. For more ifnromation visit: www.latrobe.edu.au/nursing
Prerequisite
Current registration as a Division 1 Nurse (or equivalent in other states), unrestricted midwifery qualifications, and a minimum of one year's recent clinical practice experience. The course is suitable for applicants whose midwifery training was hospital-based.
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $14,280 (per 120 credit points) Commonwealth Supported Places also available
Additional costs
Police checks (or equivalent) and possible immunisations.
Additional information
Students must attend two three-day clinical workshops prior to the commencement of semester. Workshops are held at the Melbourne campus. Students must obtain a police check and Working With Children check before undertaking clinical professional placements.
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. For mid-year entry, please use the mid-year entry application package, available at: www.latrobe.edu.au/nursing/assets/downloads/PG_application_form_2011S2.pdf
Full course details
Child, Family and Community Nursing Science (Postgrad Dip)Melbourne
2012 Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Science in Child, Family and Community Melbourne
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Semester 1 (March)

Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Science in Child, Family and Community continued…

Course description
This course leads to qualification for the speciality practice of maternal and child health nursing. The program aims to prepare nurses for a broad community approach to nursing children and families, particularly for families with children in the prenatal to school-entry stage. The course includes workshops, tutorials and a minimum clinical requirement. NOTE: Please note the course will only be conducted if sufficient enrolments are achieved. Download our Frequently Asked Questions document for more details.
Prerequisite
Current registration with NMBA as a Divisional 1 Nurse and unrestricted midwifery and a minimum of one years recent clinical practice experience. The course is suitable for applicants whose midwifery training was hospital-based.
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $15,130 per 120 credit points. Commonwealth Supported Places also available.
Additional costs
Students are required to obtain police checks, working with children checks and possibly immunisations prior to commencing clinical placements.
Additional information
Students must attend two three-day clinical workshops prior to the commencement of semester. Workshops are held at the Melbourne campus. Students must obtain a police check and Working With Children check before undertaking clinical professional placements.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Please complete the Nursing Supplementary Application Form.
Full course details
Child, Family and Community Nursing Science (Postgrad Dip)Melbourne

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

  • Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
  • CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

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Midwifery international courses
Offer yearCourse title (CRICOS)Campus(es)DurationSemester startsAnnual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2011 Initial Registration for Overseas Nurses (IRON Program) (068287G ) Bendigo
13 weeks See additional information $9 900

Initial Registration for Overseas Nurses (IRON Program) continued…

Year
2011
Course description
The Initial Registration for Overseas Nurses (IRON) course allows suitably qualified, internationally-registered nurses to undertake a short, non-award course, which is required to register and work as a registered nurse in Australia. Participants who successfully complete the IRON course will attain the necessary competencies defined by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) National Competency Standards for registration as a Registered Nurse with the ANMC. La Trobe University Bendigo Campus has agreement from a number of regional clinical venues to facilitate IRON students in an additional clinical placement. The primary venues for clinical placement will be Bendigo Health and St John of God Hospital, both of which are located in Bendigo. The course addresses: - Contemporary thinking and research about current best practice and evidence based health care and nursing practice - Health care in the Australian context - Interpersonal communication and teamwork with patients, other nurses and interdisciplinary health care staff - Nursing knowledge and skills required for the provision of person-centred care and health outcomes - Roles and responsibilities expected of a Division 1 Registered Nurse in Victoria inclusive of areas around patient care, interdisciplinary practice and risk management.
English Language Requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of an International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) score of at least 7.0 with at least 7.0 in all components of the test, or approved international equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Candidates must: be qualified as registered nurses in a country other than Australia; apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for approval to undertake the course. Visit: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au ; provide a letter from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia stating eligibility for registration upon satisfactory completion of the course; be currently registered as a nurse practitioner in their home country.
Special requirements
Please note some clinical placements may be with other agencies outside Bendigo.
Additional information
This course commences on 30 May 2011.
Professional recognition
Graduates attain registration as Registered Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
2012 Initial Registration for Overseas Nurses (IRON Program) (068287G ) Bendigo
13 weeks January, May $9 900

Initial Registration for Overseas Nurses (IRON Program) continued…

Year
2012
Course description
The Initial Registration for Overseas Nurses (IRON) course allows suitably qualified, internationally-registered nurses to undertake a short, non-award course, which is required to register and work as a registered nurse in Australia. Participants who successfully complete the IRON course will attain the necessary competencies defined by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) National Competency Standards for registration as a Registered Nurse with the ANMC. La Trobe University Bendigo Campus has agreement from a number of regional clinical venues to facilitate IRON students in an additional clinical placement. The primary venues for clinical placement will be Bendigo Health and St John of God Hospital, both of which are located in Bendigo. The course addresses: - Contemporary thinking and research about current best practice and evidence based health care and nursing practice - Health care in the Australian context - Interpersonal communication and teamwork with patients, other nurses and interdisciplinary health care staff - Nursing knowledge and skills required for the provision of person-centred care and health outcomes - Roles and responsibilities expected of a Division 1 Registered Nurse in Victoria inclusive of areas around patient care, interdisciplinary practice and risk management.
English Language Requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of an IELTS score of 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in all components of the test, or pass an OET with A or B only in each of the four components. For the complete standard, please visit: www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx
Academic entry requirements
Candidates must: be qualified and currently registered as a nurse in a country other than Australia; apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for approval to undertake the course. Visit: www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au; provide a letter from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia stating eligibility for registration upon satisfactory completion of the course.
Additional information
Some clinical placements may be located outside Bendigo. This course may be offered in January and May in 2012. For up-to-date information, visit:latrobe.edu.au/health
Professional recognition
Graduates attain registration as Registered Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
2012 Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Science (017515M) Melbourne
1 year Semester 1 (February) $24 600

Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Science continued…

Year
2012
Course description
This course aims to prepare graduates to practise as entry-level midwives across the wide spectrum of healthcare contexts and cultural groups. It aims to facilitate the competencies necessary to provide direct midwifery care and evaluate the impact of that care, and the capacity to advocate for the women in their care. Download our Frequently Asked Questions document for more details. Please note the course will only be conducted in 2012 if sufficient enrolments are achieved. Please also note international students are unable to undertake overseas study opportunities in this program.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0 (please see new registration requirements in Professional Recognition); or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants must be licensed to practise as a registered nurse in their home country; have at least 12 months of recent acute nursing experience as a registered nurse; and hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree or approved international equivalent. Documentary evidence of these requirements must be attached to applications with details of nursing employment, the name of the hospital, the position held, the area of work and dates of employment. An interview (by telephone or in person) may be required as part of the selection process, in order to secure a suitable clinical placement for the duration of the course.
Special requirements
Students are required to obtain a National Police Check ($A15) and Working With Children (WWC) Check (no cost) before undertaking a clinical professional placement. This course has a clinical component. For more information, please visit: latrobe.edu.au/health/study/placements Applicants for this course must also complete a Supplementary Application Form available from: latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/how-to/supplementary-admissions-forms International students must obtain temporary registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). This does not allow employment. Clinical placement requires approval from relevant external agencies and may require an interview.
Additional costs
There may be additional costs associated with National Police Checks (A$15), immunisations and with clinical placements.
Additional information
Course Commences week eight of Semester 1. Applicants must apply to the hospital for their clinical placement at the same time they apply for the course. This course will only be conducted if sufficient enrolements are achieved. For more information, visit latrobe.edu.au/nursing. Overseas study options are unavailable for international students in this program due to requirements to fulfil midwifery registration criteria in Australia.
Professional recognition
Please note the new NMBA standard of English language required to register as a nurse in Australia, introduced July 1, 2010. The standard requires a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall with no individual band less than 7.0, or an equivalent OET score. Students should check the NMBA website for the latest registration requirements: www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx
Course details
Midwifery Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne
Midwifery Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Bendigo

How to apply?

Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.

 

Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

Your study experience

Midwifery placements

Clinical placements are an important part of our courses and you must complete the requisite number of hours.

Overseas study opportunities

You may be eligible for our student exchange program.

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