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Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
The minimum academic requirement for entry to a Professional Doctorate degree at La Trobe is a four-year degree or a Masters degree with a weighted average mark of 65 or above completed within the last ten years; and eligibility for registration for professional practice in Australia (where applicable); and at least two years professional practice.
Note: An applicant may be considered for entry with an overall weighted average mark below 65 if their weighted average mark in the final full year (FTE) of study is 65 or above.
Selection criteria
Applicants enrolling in the Doctor of Midwifery must be eligible for registration as a registered midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or approved international equivalent. Note that being registered as a nurse with an approved international registration body does not guarantee that an applicant will be entitled to practise as a midwife in Australia, even after successful completion of the Doctor of Midwifery. Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency will still be required for those seeking to practise as a midwife in Australia.
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Pathways
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What you'll study
Work-Based Learning
A range of work based learning opportunities are available, including internships, mentoring, and industry-linked projects.
Internships. Candidates who have successfully confirmed their candidature and who are making satisfactory progress may apply to participate in an internship at least one month before they submit their thesis. Refer to the Graduate Research Candidature Policy and associated information.
Candidates will apply separately to participate in an internship through a process detailed on the Graduate Research School website.
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Doctor of Midwifery course and career outcomes
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Course intended learning outcomes
- Mastery of a substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a field of research or learning, including knowledge that constitutes an original contribution of direct relevance to the profession
- Ability to provide a critical appraisal of relevant literature and available research, to appreciate and understand the relationship of the investigations undertaken by the candidate to the wider field of knowledge in which these investigations are located, and to draw out the contribution to knowledge made by these investigations
- Knowledge and understanding of the methodological techniques relevant to the field of research as well as identify and allow for any shortcomings associated with these techniques
- A satisfactory level of literary presentation reflecting an ability to communicate in a clear, concise and authoritative manner appropriate to the field of research and to the professional area to which it is addressed
Doctor of Midwifery career opportunities
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Fees and scholarships
Costs and scholarships for graduate research degrees
Scholarships
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Scholarships that may be available for this course
Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident
Full time enrolment and proof of relocation will be confirmed before payment is made into the recipient's bank account.
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How to apply
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Doctor of Midwifery |
|---|---|
| Start dates |
Anytime (2026), preferably aligned with Semester intake |
| Duration | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora), Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, City, Mildura, Shepparton |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Fees |
Costs and scholarships for graduate research degrees. |
About the Doctor of Midwifery
You will graduate from this degree as a midwife who is qualified to provide leadership in advanced clinical, management, research and academic aspects of the provision of health services.
You will possess a unique blend of abilities stemming from clinical experience, rigorous intellectual development and participation in the study of issues significant to midwifery. The degree offers an integrated program of research with supporting coursework in the first year. Through a combination of core and elective subjects, you will gain knowledge and skills in designing and conducting research, literature review techniques, critical analysis and writing for publication, as well as opportunities to apply these skills in clinical or professional projects of relevance to nursing.
The research component requires you to pursue an independent and sustained investigation into a research problem of your own design that will culminate in the submission of a thesis for examination of 60,000 words.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 10 – Professional Doctorate.
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