Masters degrees by coursework
Master of Midwifery – Melbourne (Bundoora) (HMM)
The Master of Midwifery is a one-year, full-time or two-year, part-time, 120-credit point award comprising three single teaching period subjects, a one year practicum and a thesis of approximately 15,000 words. The first half of the course is designed to prepare midwives to undertake an integrated management, teaching and practice role consistent with the increasing professionalism expected of practising midwives. The second half is designed to provide sound research training. Upon completion of the course, graduates are eligible for entry to doctoral candidature. The Master of Midwifery articulates with the Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery Science that, in effect, constitutes the first part of the course. The course is also offered in distance education in print medium.
Admission requirements
Applicants seeking entry into the Master of Midwifery require a Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Science, or its equivalent, and hold a current practising certificate and endorsement as a midwife with the Nurses Board of Victoria, or its equivalent.
| Teaching period | Subject code | Subject title | Credit Points | Total Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| choose 20 credit points from: | ||||
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | NSG4CAU or NSG5CAU | Clinical Audit | 20 | 20 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | NSG5CPD | Clinical Practice Development | 20 | |
| choose 40 credit points from: | ||||
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | MID5AMD | Advanced Midwifery Studies | 20 | 40 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | MID5CBW | Childbirth & Wellbeing | 20 | |
| choose 60 credit points from: | ||||
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | Subject List A (non clinical) or Subject list B (clinical practice) | 20 or 40 | 60 | |
Note: Refer to Subject List A and Subject List B for elective choices.