C09051v1 Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)

Overview

This course provides the opportunity for eligible graduates of the Bachelor of Midwifery to extend their skills and understanding of the research process. It emphasises the reciprocal relationship between nursing research and the contexts of midwifery practice.

This course provides Bachelor of Midwifery graduates with the opportunity to develop training in clinically-focused research. The course deepens students' understanding of the importance of research in midwifery.

Course aims

The purpose of the course is to enable graduate midwives to conduct research relevant to midwifery in any of its dimensions. It aims to develop students' skills in using research designs and methodologies, and to reinforce their understanding of the crucial role of research in the evolution of the discipline of midwifery. Students also develop academic writing skills to produce a dissertation.

Career options

Career options that graduates may undertake include registered midwife in a clinical specialty supported by their research project work, such as antenatal care, or prepare for roles such as midwife educator or manager. However, graduates are also well-prepared to undertake postgraduate research degrees or begin a career as a researcher.

Admission requirements

All applicants must be eligible to graduate from a Bachelor of Midwifery course from UTS or another tertiary institution at the time of application (followed by successful completion), and registration as a midwife at the time of enrolment.

All applicants must have completed at least one research subject (as approved by the bachelor honours selection committee) with a credit grade and a weighted average mark of credit or higher. Applicants are admitted to the honours program only if appropriately qualified academic members of UTS: Nursing, Midwifery and Health staff are available for supervision of the thesis component.

Course duration and attendance

The course may be completed in one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

Course structure

The course comprises a total of 48 credit points. Students complete two 6-credit-point subjects and a 36-credit-point thesis.

Course completion requirements

Other information

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