C03042v2 Master of Midwifery (Honours)

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Overview

This degree is designed for registered midwives wanting to develop research skills that have practical application for innovations in the health care industry and scholarly understanding of midwifery practice. It enables informed participation in research endeavours and clinical practice innovation and improvement. Students extend and deepen their knowledge of a specialised area in midwifery through a program of supervised research.

This course assists students to complete original research that contributes to knowledge in their field within an international context. Research at UTS takes place in a dynamic and outcomes-oriented environment. The University attracts students who want to develop their knowledge and expertise within a professional and stimulating framework. Students are a part of a lively and vigorous research culture, working closely with academic staff and health industry partners.

Career options

This degree offers solid research training to registered midwives who are required to undertake research in their current employment or who aspire to such positions.

Admission requirements

Applicants are required to have authorisation to practise as a registered midwife and hold a bachelor's degree with adequate academic performance. Applicants are asked to demonstrate their ability to undertake research, both academically and professionally, at higher degree level as part of the application procedure. Applicants are required to submit a research proposal and have the agreement of a suitable supervisor at the time of application.

Course duration and attendance

The maximum course duration is two years of full-time, or four years of part-time study.

Subjects are run in intensive mode, with an additional online component. All research students are expected to attend the twice yearly Research Student Symposia and are required to present a seminar during these weeks, twice per year for full-time students and once per year for part-time students.

Course structure

This course is a structured program of study incorporating research preparation subjects undertaken in the first year and the production of a research thesis for examination.

Students are required to undertake a Candidature Assessment at the end of the first two semesters for full-time students, and at the end of the first three semesters for part-time students. Students work closely with a principal supervisor and a supervisory panel and are required to report on their progress each semester.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The program for the coursework component is provided below.

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