Master of Primary Maternity Care

    Master of Primary Maternity Care

    Duration18 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 26,801 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Master of Primary Maternity Care

    About

    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) .


    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible for admission to the Master of Primary Maternity Care, you must have:

    Pathway 1 - 1 year program (80 CP):

    • A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a *related professional health practice discipline; AND
    • A minimum of 2 years full-time (or equivalent) ^relevant professional experience.

    Pathway 2 - 1.5 year program (120 CP)**:

    • A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a *related professional health practice discipline; AND
    • A minimum of 2 years full-time (or equivalent) ^relevant professional experience.

    **This pathway includes a dissertation.

    *Related disciplines in professional health practice; Midwifery, Medicine, Nursing or Social Work.

    ^Relevant professional experience must have been in a related discipline in professional health practice; Midwifery, Medicine, Nursing or Social Work.

    A higher qualification refers to a qualification at a higher level than a Bachelor qualification, which includes any of the following: a Bachelor Honours Degree; Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree, MPhil or PhD.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be prepared to design and deliver primary maternity care and women's health services within a wellness 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.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    26,801 / year
    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

     

    1. Choose the degree

     

    At Griffith we offer hundreds of study options. Our study website will help you find the best degree for you.

     

    2. Entry requirements

     

    Check you meet the academic and English language entry requirements in the Degree finder.

     

    Consider a pathway option if you don’t meet the direct entry requirements.

     

    3. Check if you are eligible for credit

     

    If you have existing formal qualifications or relevant work experience, you may be eligible to receive credit which will reduce the duration of your study.

     

    To apply, provide details of your previous qualification or work experience in the ‘credit for previous study’ section when you submit your application. You may be required to supply detailed course outlines of your previous qualification(s) in English.

     

    4. Prepare supporting documentation

     

    Prepare supporting documentation including:

     

    • a certified* copy of your academic results (translated into English if applicable)

    • a certified* copy of your English test results (if available) and

    • if you are applying for a music or visual arts degree you may need to submit a portfolio of work, or audition (see individual program for details)





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    Sponsored students must also supply documents confirming:

       

    *To certify your documents, a Justice of the Peace or other public notary—lawyer, policeman, solicitor, embassy official—must see your original documents, and sign and stamp the copies for you.

     

    5. Apply

     

    Apply online or through an international registered recruitment representative.

     

    If you are currently studying at an Australian high school you may apply through QTAC.

     

    Application dates

     

    We recommend you apply for undergraduate and postgraduate programs by:

     

    • 31 January (to start Trimester 1)

    • 3 June (to start Trimester 2)

    • 30 September (to start Trimester 3).





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    You must allow enough time for your visa application to be processed, to allow you to arrive in time for Orientation. Some programs have different application closing dates. Check if this applies to your program on the 

     

    Track your application

     

    If you applied online, login to our International Application System.

     

    If you applied through an agent, check with your registered Griffith agent or provider.

     

     

    Master of Primary Maternity Care
    Griffith University
    Griffith University
    Australia

    Australia, Southport