Course Overview

A one-year honours program with a strong focus on clinical practice, allowing registered midwives to research contemporary health issues. You’ll develop research capabilities through coursework and a research project focused on a topic you’re passionate about. At the end of the program, you’ll have clinical practice knowledge and will be able to undertake research within a midwifery practice. Take advantage of advanced roles that develop within the health precinct on the Sunshine Coast, new maternity services and models, and increasing demand for midwifery researchers.

In this program you will:

• Research contemporary health issues relating to pregnancy or midwifery practice

• Choose your topic area to research

• Complete a research project

General Eligibility

• AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Midwifery award (or equivalent)

• Registered with AHPRA

• Meet the English language requirement

• GPA of 5.0  over the second and third year of the degree program

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).