GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Midwifery Studies
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Midwifery Studies at the University of Newcastle offers registered midwives a pathway to broaden their scope beyond bedside care and move into leadership, education or specialist roles such as primary care and research. Today's midwives work in increasingly complex environments with growing workload pressures, and the program is designed with these realities in mind, supporting midwives who are balancing shift work and career development.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
3 terms of coursework
- Contemporary Midwifery
- Midwifery and Cultural Diversity
- Optimising Childbearing
- Introduction to Research in Health Care
- Biostatistics A
- Leading Technological Integration
- Educational Research Methodology 2: Qualitative
- Pedagogical Innovation with Technologies
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- Research Protocol Design
- Organisational Behaviour and Design
- Human Resource Management
- Basis of Drug/Alcohol Problems
- Health and Substance Misuse
- Therapeutic Engagement and Psychosocial Interventions
- Mental Health Acute Care
- Diagnostics and Interventions
- Cultural Context of Custody
- Perinatal Mental Health for Health Professionals
- Leadership and Change Management in Practice
- Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Context
- Knowledge Translation in Health Care
- Introduction to Pharmacotherapeutics and Prescribing for Health Care Professionals
- Clinical Education
- Leadership and Management
- Midwifery Primary Care
- Research
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline; alternative pathways may be available based on relevant work experience.
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