Overview 2020
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
The Master of Clinical Midwifery is a three-year (i.e. six semester) part-time course offered statewide and interstate of which the first two years comprise the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery. Applicants entering at the third level of the program i.e. directly into the two Master's level units must have completed a Graduate Diploma or equivalent.
Course objectives
The School of Health Sciences aims to create an educational environment which values critical reflective thinking, life-long learning and professional development. The course focuses on a high level of conceptualisation within midwifery, preparing graduates who can contribute to knowledge and practice development.
Candidates will have the opportunity to:
- enhance specialist midwifery knowledge and skills;
- develop leadership skills in midwifery;
- develop advanced skills in clinical supervision, teaching and mentorship; and
- increase their understanding of the complex issues in midwifery practice.
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge, career skills and personal attributes for employment in midwifery at an advanced level.
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Clinical Midwifery will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to enable them to function at an advanced level within practice. The course recognises the ability of expert practitioners and provides them with an appropriate professional qualification.
Course structure
The Master of Clinical Midwifery course comprises six 25% units or equivalent. The first two years of the course consist of the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery. For details see course code H6G.
Schedule
Schedule
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Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Spring school (extended) | ||||
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Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CNA749 Advanced Discipline Studies in Midwifery
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
An applicant must: [i] be a registered midwife in Australia, or [ii] if an overseas applicant, have had his/her qualifications assessed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and be eligible for registration in Australia, and normally have had at least two years of full-time experience in relevant practice within the last two years (or equivalent); [iii] hold a relevant undergraduate degree with a grade point average of at least a credit (or equivalent); or [iv] have qualifications or experience deemed to be the equivalent of one of the above.
Admission Prerequisites
An applicant must: [i] be a registered midwife in Australia, or [ii] if an overseas applicant, have had his/her qualifications assessed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and be eligible for registration in Australia, and normally have had at least two years of full-time experience in relevant practice within the last two years (or equivalent); [iii] hold a relevant undergraduate degree with a grade point average of at least a credit (or equivalent); or [iv] have qualifications or experience deemed to be the equivalent of one of the above.
Articulation from
The Master of Clinical Midwifery articulates with the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may not be eligible for student payments through Youth Allowance and Austudy. Visit the Department of Social Services website to find out more about eligibility for Centrelink support and the list of eligible courses
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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