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120Course code
Overview
The Master of Midwifery course is designed to extend your knowledge gained through midwifery clinical practice and develop your research appraisal skills. It is expected that you will already be employed or have recent experience in a clinical setting and will undertake assessments that have a direct application to your professional practice and context.
The course has a focus on cultivating research skills in a supported partnership with an experienced midwife academic. During the final semester, you will either undertake a systematic review or a project to address a 'real world' issue in your individual practice setting. The project will be conducted entirely within your practice setting, and your findings will be disseminated to all relevant stakeholders at the clinical site.
The Master of Midwifery is a coursework qualification, it does not lead to register as a Nurse or Midwife in Australia.
Career opportunities
A Master of Midwifery can lead to advanced or specialised clinical roles. Graduates interested in research can progress from a Master of Midwifery to higher degrees by research.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Fees
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?
Future-proof your career in healthcare with a postgraduate nursing or midwifery degree at CDU. Delivered by passionate and expert lecturers, your learning will be guided by evidence, innovation and patient-centred care.
- #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
- #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?
Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.
- Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
- #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
- #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing
Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?
Future-proof your career in healthcare with a postgraduate nursing or midwifery degree at CDU. Delivered by passionate and expert lecturers, your learning will be guided by evidence, innovation and patient-centred care.
- #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
- #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?
Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.
- Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
- #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
- #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing
What will I study?
This course consists of core units building on the foundation of specialist knowledge and skills, evidence-based practice, cultural safety and advanced research methods. Existing units in this program are also offered in other courses across the college. This maximises resources and enables students to diversify between courses if they so wish.
Course structure
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (6 units) | 80cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 80 credit points as per the list of units detailed below: MID511 Examination of the Newborn MID512 Women, Gender and Health MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics MAN514 Management for the Executive (replaces MAN509 from 2022) HEA572 Applied Health Project A (20 credit points) HEA573 Applied Health Project B (20 credit points) |
| Specialist Electives (2 - 4 units) | 40cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below: |
| Electives (0 units) | 0cp | There are no elective units available in this course. |
| 120cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)
- See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.
Study plan
Students Commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area.
Full-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| MID512 Women, Gender and Health | CO | Specialist Elective 3 | SE |
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | MID511 Examination of the Newborn | CO |
| Specialist Elective 2 | SE | HEA572 Applied Health Project A (20cp) | CO |
| MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| MAN514 Management for the Executive (replaces MAN509 from 2022) | CO | ||
| HEA573 Applied Health Project B (20cp) | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective 4 | SE | ||
SPECIALIST ELECTIVE unit availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners HEA506 Health Workforce HEA515 Health Informatics HEA516 Leading for Change (20cp) HEA521 Mental Health Law and Ethics HEA524 Negotiating Therapeutic Partnerships HEA571 Maternal Critical Care: Acute Conditions (20 credit points) (unit title change 2021) | HEA503 Fostering Curiosity for Care HEA504 Communication and Assessment Skills for Clinical Education HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners HEA506 Health Workforce HEA515 Health Informatics HEA516 Leading for Change (20cp) HEA522 Advanced Mental Health Practice HEA523 Pharmacology for Mental Health Professionals HEA533 Mental Health Care During the Perinatal Time (new from 2023) HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20 credit points) (unit title change 2021 HEA571 Maternal Critical Care: Acute Conditions (20 credit points) (unit title change 2021) |
Students Commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the subject area.
Full-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Calendar Year 1 | |||
| MID512 Women, Gender and Health | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 2 | SE | ||
| MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics | CO | ||
| Calendar Year 2 | |||
| Specialist Elective 3 | SE | Specialist Elective 4 | SE |
| MAN514 Management for the Executive (replaces MAN509 from 2022) | CO | MID511 Examination of the Newborn | CO |
| HEA572 Applied Health Project A (20cp) | CO | HEA573 Applied Health Project B (20cp) | CO |
SPECIALIST ELECTIVE unit availability
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners HEA506 Health Workforce HEA515 Health Informatics HEA516 Leading for Change (20cp) HEA521 Mental Health Law and Ethics HEA524 Negotiating Therapeutic Partnerships HEA571 Maternal Critical Care: Acute Conditions (20 credit points) (unit title change 2021) | HEA503 Fostering Curiosity for Care HEA504 Communication and Assessment Skills for Clinical Education HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners HEA506 Health Workforce HEA515 Health Informatics HEA516 Leading for Change (20cp) HEA522 Advanced Mental Health Practice HEA523 Pharmacology for Mental Health Professionals HEA533 Mental Health Care During the Perinatal Time (new from 2023) HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20 credit points) (unit title change 2021 HEA571 Maternal Critical Care: Acute Conditions (20 credit points) (unit title change 2021) |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Applicants must hold a recognised midwifery qualification or equivalent international qualification that leads to registration as a midwife. It is expected that all applicants for this course have post-degree work experience in a midwifery setting.
International entry pathway
International Pathway
Applicants who have completed the CDU International Masters Qualifying Program (ZMQP01 or ZMQP02) or the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1 or ZAMQP2) are eligible for entry. All applicants must also hold current registration as a registered midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent status in country of origin.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. From 2025 all applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course can be met by evidencing of one of the following:
| Year 12 | Successful completion of Year 12 within Australia, or an equivalent qualification from an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). |
| 0.5 FTE Higher Education Study | Successful completion of at least 0.5FTE of higher education study from Australia or an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). If studies were completed from a country on the extended list, they must have been completed within the past five (5) years. |
| CDU Enabling Course | Successful completion of a Charles Darwin University enabling program of at least 0.5FTE (40 credit points). |
| TAFE Qualification | Successful completion of a recognised TAFE qualification at a Certificate III level or higher from Australia. |
| AHPRA Registration | Current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 or Division 2 nurse. Registration must be current at the time of course commencement. |
| English Test^ | Completion of an approved English test within two years of commencement, meeting the minimum scores outlined in the table below. |
^ Minimum Requirements for English Tests:
| Postgraduate requirements | Undergraduate requirements | |
| CDU ELICOS - English for Academic Purposes | Successful completion of EAP004 | Successful completion of EAP003 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test | Overall minimum: 6.5 No band below: 6.0 | Overall minimum: 6.0 No band below 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | Overall minimum: 176 No skill below: 169 | Overall minimum: 169 No skill below 169 |
| Pearson Tests of English (PTE) Academic | Overall minimum: 58 No score below 50 | Overall minimum: 50 No score below: 50 |
| Test of English as a Foreign language | Overall minimum: 79 Minimum writing score: 21 | Overall minimum: 60 Minimum writing score: 21 |
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted, allowing candidates to retake a single skill within 60 days of sitting their initial test. One Skill Retake results are valid for two years from the date of the first test (not from the date of the Retake test) to the date of commencement at CDU.
CDU accepts combined results from two test sittings of IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or TOEFL, taken within a six-month period, if:
- Both tests were under the same testing system; and
- The overall score in both tests meets the overall minimum; and
- The applicant achieved the section minimum for each section in at least one test.
Recognised English-speaking countries:
| Standard List | Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America. |
| Extended List | Bermuda, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Ethiopia, Fiji, Kenya, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Seychelles, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe. |
For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to the CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
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Course details
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
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