Graduate Diploma in Midwifery

Description

This course is designed to meet the graduate needs of registered nurses wishing to gain registration to practise in the area of midwifery. It provides a broad theoretical and clinical study in midwifery, and includes a discussion of professional, sociopolitical and ethico-legal issues related to the family, and research skills that enhance midwifery practice and interpersonal processes. Students undertake concurrent employment as a student midwife in an accredited midwifery unit.


Midwives are in high demand at present, in both the public and private health systems, and the current shortage is expected to continue for some time.

This course is offered over a 14-month, full-time period.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants must be a registered nurse in Australia. Applicants are required to apply for employment in a midwifery student position through the centralised recruitment process. This process is administered by the New South Wales Department of Health Nursing and Midwifery Office. Applications open in July and close in August. In addition, applicants need to apply to UTS for a position in the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery. This is either through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) or directly to the University on specific postgraduate information evenings (check UTS website for details). Acceptance in the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery at UTS is dependent on the applicant securing employment as a student midwife. Applicants also need to be available to attend classes from early February, for the first week of midwifery classes. Students' current nursing/midwifery registration will be confirmed via the National Register of Practitioners at: www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registers-of-Practitioners.aspx Students should ensure that details of their registration are up-to-date on this register.