Graduate Certificate in Midwifery (GradCrtMid)
Information valid for students commencing 2012
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2012
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2012)
Semester 2 (23 Jul, 2012)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5524
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
Web Based
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Email: nursing-midwifery@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3381 1165
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2012
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2012)
Semester 2 (23 Jul, 2012)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5524
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
Web Based
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to be a registered midwife.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: +61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery?
This Graduate Certificate program is an entry point for midwives who have hospital qualifications and extensive experience, but may have no prior university study. The program will enable students to further develop their midwifery knowledge and skills in general or in a speciality field. There are two fields of study available in the program, Complex Midwifery Care and Advanced Practice Midwifery. This program is an entry point for prospective students who are currently endorsed as a midwife but do not hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
What you can study
Complex Midwifery Care (CMC) will provide the opportunity for midwives to apply an advanced level of knowledge and skills in providing midwifery care to women with high risk pregnancies, births or postnatal conditions; and to women and babies with complex care needs.
Advanced Practice Midwifery (APM) will provide the opportunity for midwives to apply an advanced level of knowledge and skills in providing midwifery care; effectively identify the needs of the individual woman and their family; further advance their knowledge and skills in quality use of medicines and formulate comprehensive health assessments and plans of care.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to be a registered midwife.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to be a registered midwife.
Additional application requirements
Applicants will need to be a registered midwife, or, for international students, eligible for registration as a midwife in Australia.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Midwifery
Careers
Midwives work in a variety of public or private health care settings, maternity and neonatal care settings, community health, academic/teaching, research, rural and remote health, aid organisations, and/or a combination of these areas.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
Students must complete #8 from the Master of Midwifery course list.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
- Master of Midwifery (#24)
