Master of Science (Midwifery)
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Science (Midwifery)
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Abbreviation:
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MSc(Mid)
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Home Faculty:
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Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Duration:
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1 year or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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48
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Delivery Mode:
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Day / Evening
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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574M
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CRICOS Code:
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016124A
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Overview
The Master of Science (Midwifery) program enables Registered Nurses to undertake the recommended theory and clinical experience as required by the Nurses and Midwives Board, NSW, Australia in order to become Registered Midwives. The program aims to provide graduates with skills and advanced knowledge from several related disciplines to provide continuing care for women, their infants and families during the reproductive phase of their lifespan. During the program, the exploration and clarification of evidence-based midwifery practice is emphasised.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Authorisation to practice as a Registered Nurse by the Nurses Registration Board of NSW, List A and:
a) a three-year Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent (eg. Diploma in Nursing, Graduate Diploma in Nursing) or a three-year Bachelor degree from a related discipline;
b) consideration may be given to registered midwives who do not hold any diplomas or previously mentioned degrees.
International students who are registered midwives in their own countries may enrol and are awarded advanced standing for the clinical subjects. International students who are not registered midwives in their own countries must obtain temporary registration as a nurse in New South Wales through the Nurses and Midwives Board, NSW, Australia in order to undertake the clinical subjects. International students are also required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Midwifery) requires the completion of 48 credit points of subjects. Students are required to complete a minimum of 1516 hours of reimbursed, or 1020 hours total supernumerary clinical experience, to demonstrate that they meet the Nurses Registration Board of NSW pre-requisite for registration.
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases at the end of this chapter.
Course Program
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Subjects (by year)
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Session
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Credit Points
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Core Subjects
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GHMB911
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Midwifery Practice 1*
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Autumn
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4
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GHMB912
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Midwifery Practice 2*
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Spring
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4
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GHMB913
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Midwifery Practice 3*
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Summer
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4
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GHMB914
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Midwifery Management 1
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Autumn
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6
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GHMB915
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Midwifery Management 2
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Spring
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6
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GHMB916
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Human Reproduction
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Autumn
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6
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GHMB917
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Midwifery in the Social Context
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Spring
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6
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GHMB923
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Legal and Professional Issues
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Autumn
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6
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GHMB950
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Reflective Practice 1
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Spring
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6
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* Clinical subjects
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as Registered Midwives with the Nurses Registration Board NSW. Registration in other states is assessed individually.
Student Income Support
In 2007, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) announced that it has made provisions to extend student income support (Austudy and Youth Allowance) to students undertaking professionally oriented masters programmes.
The Master of Science (Midwifery) has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student Income Support.
Students who have queries about their income support eligibility should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 for further information.
Further Information
Dr Peter Thomas
Postgraduate Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3229
pgt@uow.edu.au
Ms Moira Williamson
Coordinator, Master of Science (Midwifery)
+61 2 4221 3381
moiraw@uow.edu.au
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