Course overview
If you’re a registered midwife, study our Master of Midwifery Studies program and gain a deeper understanding of contemporary midwifery theories and practices. This will prepare you for leadership roles in midwifery, models of care, and maternity services. We are one of the few Australian universities that offers a Masters coursework qualification for midwives. You can choose a pathway that suits you by selecting one of the specialisations offered.
Course record
CRICOS
00109J
Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/university-of-newcastle/courses/master-of-midwifery-studies.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- Domestic applicants must be a Midwife holding current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). International applicants must be a Midwife or a Registered Nurse working in a maternity environment in their own country, with a minimum of one year's experience as documented in a professional curriculum vitae. All Applicants must be a Midwife or a Registered Nurse working in a maternity environment in their own country. All applicants require a minimum of one year's full time (or part time equivalent) experience in a maternity setting post-registration. Work experience can be identified through: a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service OR signed letters from employers confirming role, duties and period of employment. Domestic applicants must be a Midwife holding current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). International applicants must be a Midwife or a Registered Nurse working in a maternity environment in their own country, with a minimum of one year'
- s full time (or part time equivalent) experience in a maternity setting post-registration. Work experience can be identified through: a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service OR signed letters from employers confirming role, duties and period of employment.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

