Master of Midwifery (MMid)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5525
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
Web Based
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to have a Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent and be registered to practise as a midwife.
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
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5525
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
Web Based
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to have a Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent and be registered to practise as a 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.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7.
view the English proficiency policy.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 Master of Midwifery?
The Master of Midwifery program is specifically designed for graduates of any Bachelor of Midwifery degree or equivalent to enable them to extend their midwifery knowledge and skills in a specialty field. There are two fields of study available in the program; Complex Midwifery Care and Advanced Practice Midwifery. The student will analyse contemporary midwifery practice from a variety of perspectives, developing an understanding of the professional issues and the impact of current political, economic and socio-cultural influences on the profession and midwifery practice. Clinical teaching and learning skills are also integral components of professional midwifery practice. The students will develop skills and knowledge that will prepare them for educational leadership roles within their own specified area of practice; enable the midwife to educate, support and develop their colleagues; promote health education to their clients and support beginning practitioners entering the midwifery profession. The program also provides opportunities for students to critically analyse contemporary models and frameworks for leadership and change management; and examine leadership concepts & issues.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of 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 have a Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent and be registered to practise as a midwife.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to have a Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent and be registered to practise as a midwife.
Additional application requirements
Applicants will need to have a Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent and be registered to practise as a midwife. International students will be required to be 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.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7.
View the English proficiency policy.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 Master of Midwifery
Careers
Midwives with postgraduate qualifications work in a variety of public or private health care settings, maternity and neonatal care settings, community health settings, academic/teaching, research, policy, rural and remote health, international aid organisations, and/or a combination of these areas.
Program rules for the Master of Midwifery
To complete the Master of Midwifery
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Midwifery, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
Students must complete #24 of courses 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.
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