Overview
Duration
1.5 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $34,500 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
The Master of Primary Maternity Care will involve the development of high levels of research knowledge and skills to enable graduates to analyse the evidence, determine the applicability of evidence to practice, generate critical questions and conduct research. Graduates will contribute to the development of best practice through the acquisition and generation of research that supports evidenced based maternity care.
Please note that successful completion of this program does not lead to eligibility to apply for registration as a midwife. Prospective students seeking eligibility to apply for registration as a midwife should refer to the Bachelor of Midwifery (1354).
Duration
The Master of Primary Maternity Care offers a range of different durations depending on your previous studies:
You may be eligible to complete this program in 1.5 years full time, or part-time equivalent, if you have:
Bachelor, related discipline
You may be eligible to complete this program in 1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent, (with 40 credit points of credit) if you have:
Graduate Certificate in Primary Maternity Care
Related degrees
Graduate Certificate in Primary Maternity Care – 3310
Graduate Diploma of Primary Maternity Care – 4172
Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
This Masters program is offered full-time and part-time via online delivery.
International students can study this program from anywhere in the world (with the exception of Australia) provided that they have access to the internet.
My career opportunities
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be prepared to design and deliver primary maternity care and women's health services within a well-ness model.
Graduates will be recognised for their expertise and ability to apply professional knowledge and skills in maternity care. They will possess high levels of skills and knowledge in the following areas:
*Legal, professional and ethical issues in practice
*Synergy in practice to meet current and future maternity reform agenda
*Interactions of cultural diversity and their implications for practice
*Principles of partnership working
*Effective midwifery care and service provision.
