C07070v5 Graduate Diploma in Midwifery
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Midwifery (GradDipMid)UAC code: 942805 (CSP) (Autumn semester)
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Note(s)
Students admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery before 2012 should refer to the course entry in the 2011 handbook.
Limited commonwealth-supported places are available.
Applications are now closed for the Autumn semester 2013 intake.
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Further study at UTS
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
This course is designed to meet the graduate needs of registered nurses wishing to gain registration to practise in the area of midwifery. It provides a broad theoretical and clinical study in midwifery, and includes a discussion of professional, sociopolitical and ethico-legal issues related to the family, and research skills that enhance midwifery practice and interpersonal processes. Students undertake concurrent employment as a student midwife in an accredited midwifery unit.
Midwives are in high demand at present, in both the public and private health systems, and the current shortage is expected to continue for some time.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants must be a registered nurse in Australia.
Applicants are required to apply for employment in a midwifery student position through the centralised recruitment process. This process is administered by the New South Wales Department of Health Nursing and Midwifery Office. Applications open in July and close in August.
In addition, applicants need to apply to UTS for a position in the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery. This is either through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) or directly to the University on specific postgraduate information evenings (check UTS website for details). Acceptance in the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery at UTS is dependent on the applicant securing employment as a student midwife.
Applicants also need to be available to attend classes from early February, for the first week of midwifery classes.
Students' current nursing registration will be confirmed via the National Register of Practitioners at:
www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registers-of-Practitioners.aspx
Students should ensure that details of their registration are up-to-date on this register.
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 58-66
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Course duration and attendance
This course is offered over a 14-month, full-time period.
Course structure
Students must complete a total of 48 credit points, comprising eight compulsory subjects.
Industrial training/professional practice
The course requires concurrent employment in an accredited midwifery unit for one year (four days a week) in order for students to meet the requirements to gain midwifery registration with the National Board of Nursing and Midwifery.
Course completion requirements
| 92873 Midwifery Practice 1 | 6cp | |
| 92785 Midwifery in Complex Situations | 6cp | |
| 92893 Midwifery Practice 2 | 6cp | |
| 92927 Evidence-based Practice (Midwifery) | 6cp | |
| 92922 The Meaning of Birth | 6cp | |
| 92636 Preparation for Midwifery Practice | 6cp | |
| 92631 Midwifery as Primary Health Care | 6cp | |
| 92637 Supporting Families | 6cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
A typical program is shown below.
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 92636 Preparation for Midwifery Practice | 6cp | |
| 92873 Midwifery Practice 1 | 6cp | |
| 92631 Midwifery as Primary Health Care | 6cp | |
| 92927 Evidence-based Practice (Midwifery) | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 92785 Midwifery in Complex Situations | 6cp | |
| 92637 Supporting Families | 6cp | |
| 92922 The Meaning of Birth | 6cp | |
| 92893 Midwifery Practice 2 | 6cp | |
Further study at UTS
Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Midwifery may be eligible to apply for 24 credit points (four specified subjects) of exemptions in the Master of Midwifery (C04247).
Professional recognition
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. See the faculty rules for more information.
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS www.ask.uts.edu.au
Allison Cummins
Course coordinator
telephone +61 2 9514 4913
email Allison.Cummins@uts.edu.au
www.health.uts.edu.au
