Master of Midwifery

Description

COURSE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide students with advanced studies in midwifery to prepare them with the ability to contribute to the present and future development of health care services and the midwifery profession.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of this course are expected to be able to:
advance the discipline of midwifery through evolution of conceptual frameworks and the promotion of excellence in midwifery practice;
participate in facets of the delivery of midwifery care, including the planning, implementation and dissemination of midwifery research;
demonstrate expertise in the practice of midwifery by the dissemination of research and excellence in practice;
apply ethical and theoretical concepts to the analysis and development of professional clinical judgement;
enhance the quality of midwifery practice in particular practice settings through the use of critical analysis and reflective thought;
analyse environment forces influencing the delivery of quality midwifery care within a multicultural society;
develop and fulfil a range of leadership roles within the midwifery profession;
contribute effectively to professional, political and socio-cultural debate related to midwifery within the health care system and the wider community; and
demonstrate an understanding of, and an ability to fulfil the role of, a contemporary midwife.

Requirements

Domestic students - Applicants must:
hold a midwifery or nursing degree or equivalent qualification, and
be registered midwives and
hold a current practising certificate.
However, the Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

International Students - Applicants must:
hold a midwifery or nursing degree or equivalent qualification, and
be registered midwives and
hold a current practising certificate in their country of residence.
However, the Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements.