The Master of Science (Midwifery) aims to extend the knowledge of midwives who have mastered the skills and professional requirements of a particular setting, in order that they may develop leadership roles within the profession, open up new areas for professional development and as appropriate be prepared to pursue further study at doctoral level.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Nursing or its equivalent and two years post-registration clinical experience are required for admission.  Applicants who do not meet these criteria may be accepted into the program on the basis of recognised prior learning.  Applicants must be eligible for registration as a midwife in Division One of the register of the Nurses Board of Western Australia.

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The Master of Science (Midwifery) is a two-year full-time or equivalent part-time course available by internal or external study.

Students require access to a computer and a modem capable of accessing on-line resources.  They are also expected to have access to the required software for word processing, and quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.  Shared facilities are available on campus in student computer laboratories.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course comprises three core units, one elective and a major thesis.  Electives may be chosen from units offered within the School of Nursing and Public Health, or from appropriate Master level units offered by other faculties, or tertiary institutions.  A list of approved units is available from the midwifery course coordinator.  The School of Nursing and Public Health must approve other units.