Master of Midwifery Studies

Enhance your midwifery professional practice

If you’re a registered midwife, study our Master of Midwifery Studies program and gain a deeper understanding of contemporary midwifery theories and practices. This will prepare you for leadership roles in midwifery, models of care, and maternity services.

We are one of the few Australian universities that offers a Masters coursework qualification for midwives. You can choose a pathway that suits you by selecting one of the specialisations offered.

what you will study

You will study modern theories that focus on providing woman-centred, primary midwifery care and cover a holistic view of midwifery. This includes social, emotional, and cultural factors. The courses also cover the factors that affect health and wellbeing.

Domestic Applicants

Applicants must be a Midwife holding current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

International Applicants

Applicants must be a Midwife or a Registered Nurse working in a maternity environment in their own country, with a minimum of one year's experience as documented in a professional curriculum vitae.

All Applicants must be a Midwife or a Registered Nurse working in a maternity environment in their own country.

All applicants require a minimum of one year's full time (or part time equivalent) experience in a maternity setting post-registration.

Work experience can be identified through: a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service OR signed letters from employers confirming role, duties and period of employment.

Overall minimum: 6.5

Sub test minimum: 6

Possible career paths may include:

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022, postgraduate Nursing & Midwifery)