Master of Midwifery (Research)

Note

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship or full-fee-paying basis. Contact the UTS: Health or the UTS Graduate Research School for further details.

This course is tailored for registered midwives seeking to enhance their research capabilities and apply these to healthcare innovation and advanced midwifery practice. It offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and original research, fostering improvements in clinical practice.

UTS provides a vibrant, results-focused research setting that appeals to professionals eager to expand their expertise. What sets this course apart is its emphasis on supervised research in a specialised midwifery area, promoting close collaboration with academics and healthcare industry partners within a robust research community.

You will gain advanced research skills, enabling you to contribute significantly to your field and to drive innovation in midwifery care.

Learning occurs through active research under academic guidance, ensuring practical experience in a professional context.

This course assists students to complete original research that contributes to knowledge in their field within an international context. Research at UTS takes place in a dynamic and outcomes-oriented environment. The university attracts students who want to develop their knowledge and expertise within a professional and stimulating framework. Students are a part of a lively and vigorous research culture, working closely with academic staff and health industry partners.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.

Applicants are required to have authorisation to practise as a registered midwife. Applicants are also required to submit a research proposal and have the agreement of a suitable supervisor at the time of application.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL iBT: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 27; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score of 65; or C1A/C2P: 185-190 overall with a writing score of 185.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.

Applicants are required to have authorisation to practise as a registered midwife. Applicants are also required to submit a research proposal and have the agreement of a suitable supervisor at the time of application.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

• Clinical Director of Midwifery Services
• Maternal Health Policy Advisor
• Advanced Clinical Practitioner
• Senior Consultant
• Academic Researcher