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.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Possible career paths may include:

• Midwifery Primary Care
• Midwifery Clinical Educator
• Midwifery Manager / Unit Manager
• Midwifery Researcher
• Clinical Midwife Specialist / Consultant.