Master of Midwifery (Research)
This research master prepares students to be independent researchers with the ability to develop and implement a research proposal relevant to midwifery.
The course is directed both at students with an interest in research and those planning a research career.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to explore and extend contemporary practice through research activities.
- Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge in the field of midwifery.
- Reflect critically on a complex body of midwifery knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery in the field of midwifery.
- Use high-level self-management skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research.
Campus Information
Joondalup
Our Joondalup Campus is the University's headquarters. The campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including the Health and Wellness Building, a multi-million dollar sport and fitness centre, an award-winning library and student hub, a microbrewery, an outdoor cinema for the summer months and on-campus accommodation.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The course will enhance current clinical practice for those in clinical practice positions and provides the potential to move into research intensive positions.
Possible future job titles
Midwife, research, higher degree by research.
PSW Opportunity
- The students can get upto 3 years of PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to be a Registered Midwife, and have a relevant undergraduate degree, with equivalents considered, and a minimum of two years post-registration clinical experience.
Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through the completion of one of the following (Band 5):
- International students are required to provide an IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0) or any other equivalent test approved by AHPRA. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.
- Course Code: 099202E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
79100 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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