This course is designed to provide higher degree studies to registered midwives. The options within this course will appeal to midwives seeking career advancement, Nurses Board Victoria (NBV) practitioner status for work in low-risk maternity and/or independent or specialist midwifery practice in addition to those interested in a pathway to undertaking higher research degrees. Students will select either a coursework option or coursework and minor research thesis. Students who successfully complete the research stream and achieve an overall average of HD may progress to a PhD or other Higher Degree by Research. A pre-registration to midwifery practice pathway is also available at Clayton campus for registered nurses holding a Bachelor degree,
This program will enhance midwives career options and enable them to apply for midwife practioner status with NBV or to engage in research.
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time | 1.5 years |
| Credit points | 72 total for course | 72 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 $24,300 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 054585A |
| Monash course code | 3565 | 3565 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact | All domestic enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Course Administrator, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Gippsland Campus, VIC 3842Telephone: + 61 3 5122 6936 Fax: + 61 3 9902 6527or Postgraduate Course Administrator, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Peninsula Campus, Monash University, Frankston, VIC 3199Telephone: + 61 3 9904 4156 Fax: + 61 3 9904 4655Email: nursing.pg@med.monash.edu.auWebsite: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/postgraduate/ | All domestic enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Course Administrator, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Gippsland Campus, VIC 3842Telephone: + 61 3 5122 6936 Fax: + 61 3 9902 6527or Postgraduate Course Administrator, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Peninsula Campus, Monash University, Frankston, VIC 3199Telephone: + 61 3 9904 4156 Fax: + 61 3 9904 4655Email: nursing.pg@med.monash.edu.auWebsite: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/postgraduate/ |
Applicants should normally hold a Bachelor and/or Graduate Diploma of Midwifery or a Bachelor of Nursing . Applicants who hold a Certificate of Midwifery and who satisfy minimum standards for university entry will be required to undertake the following graduate diploma units (MID9003 and MID9004) prior to progressing to the masters course.
Application letter
Current Curriculum vitae
Certified copy of current nurse registration certificate
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
IELTS 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.0 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking; TOEFL 580 with a TWE score of at least 4.5; Computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 237 with an ER of at least 4.5; or an internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of 90 with at least 22 in the written section, and no section lower than 20.
Application letter
Current Curriculum vitae
Certified copy of current nurse registration certificate
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
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