This course enables students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to gain endorsement to practice as a midwife with the Nurses Board of Victoria. It is designed to prepare midwives who are able to demonstrate clinical leadership, technological expertise and complex decision making in the provision of high-quality, cost-effective care for women and their families. Students undertake four specialist units focusing on woman-midwife partnerships, extending midwifery partnerships, midwifery and maternity in context, and becoming a midwife.
Graduates of this course may seek employment in nursing midwifery practice within health care services.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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This course is not available to international students |
| Intakes | First semester | |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 2 years part-time | |
| Credit points | 48 total for course | 48 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $5,310 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. Domestic fee per 48 credit points |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year Full international fee places are not offered for this course. |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 021268J |
| Monash course code | 1240 | 1240 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact | All domestic enquiries should be directed to:Administrative Officer (Postgraduate), School of Nursing & Midwifery, Gippsland campus, telephone: + 61 3 5122 6936 or fax: + 61 3 9902 6527 Email: nursing.pg@med.monash.edu.au Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/postgraduate/ | All domestic enquiries should be directed to:Administrative Officer (Postgraduate), School of Nursing & Midwifery, Gippsland campus, telephone: + 61 3 5122 6936 or fax: + 61 3 9902 6527 Email: nursing.pg@med.monash.edu.au Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/postgraduate/ |
Students must have a bachelors degree, a current registered nurse practising certificate and at least one year of professional clinical experience. Students must also apply for temporary registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria. Clinical support must be secured at participating hospitals.
Application letter
Current CV
Certified copy of current nurse registration certificate
Letter of support from employer
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
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