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The Master of Midwifery is designed for registered midwives who wish to continue their professional and academic development by furthering their clinical, research, teaching or administrative roles. Its purpose is to extend and enhance the competencies of midwifery graduates, preparing them for advanced practice and leadership positions.

Applicants must be eligible for registration as a midwife with the Nurses & Midwives Board of Western Australia and have twelve months post-registration midwifery clinical experience. Applicants who have a hospital-based midwifery qualification may be eligible for admission on the basis of recognised prior learning. 

Prior to admission and throughout the course, students must have concurrent employment in midwifery for a minimum of 16 hours per week.

The Master of Midwifery comprises 180 credit points. Students who have completed the Post Graduate Diploma of Midwifery may apply for recognition of prior learning.