COURSE INFORMATION
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J11 Master of Science (Midwifery) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Master of Science (Midwifery) aims to extend the knowledge of midwives who have completed the qualification of Midwifery and professional experience within midwifery settings. This courses is aimed at the development of leadership roles within the profession.
Completion of the course provides a pathway to further study at doctoral level. |
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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 with the Nurses Board of Western Australia.
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SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students require access to a computer and a modem for use of 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. |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online. |
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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, Midwifery and Postgraduate Medicine, or from appropriate Master level units offered by other schools or tertiary institutions. A list of approved units is available from the Midwifery Course Coordinator. The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Postgraduate Medicine must approve other units. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008