Master of Midwifery (Research Methodologies)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February

Campus
City East

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IMMW

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to:
- hold a Bachelor degree in Midwifery or equivalent qualification from a recognised higher education institution; or
- have completed hospital based training as a Registered Midwife following registration as a general nurse.
In addition, applicants must:
- hold a Current Practising Certificate as a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; and
- have completed a minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Registered Midwife.
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Continuing students only. Program not offered in 2013

Aim

The program provides Registered Midwives with knowledge and skills in research methods, and develops their ability independently undertake research.

Content & Structure

The program consists of 54 units of study offered over 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent study. Students undertake 18 units of specialised courses in research methodologies, 13.5 units of core courses, a 4.5 unit course chosen from the optional courses available, and 18 units of minor thesis.

Courses in the specialty area of Research Methodologies have been specifically designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of research methods for application to professional practice or as a pathway in preparation for higher degree research study. Core courses allow students to identify policy and practice issues in midwifery, and explore health team collaboration in their field of study. Emphasis is also placed on understanding research methods and how they relate to practice and processes within the health care sector. Students will have the benefit of integrating research findings into their practice. Option courses provide students with the skills to be lifelong learners and to be able to extend their competence and knowledge through critical analysis and reflection. The thesis provides students with the opportunity to be involved in research which explores evidence that substantiates their practice.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
Core Courses (13.5 units)
Collaborative Approaches to Health	HLTH 5136	9
Applying Research to Nursing and Midwifery Practice	NURS 5124	4.5
Research Methodologies Courses (18 units)			Note(s): 2
Literature Review	HLTH 5128	4.5
AND
Research Proposal	HLTH 5127	4.5
AND 2 courses chosen from the following:
Introductory Statistics	HLTH 5129	4.5	Note(s): 2
Qualitative Methods	HLTH 5124	4.5
Introductory Epidemiology	HLTH 5131	4.5
PLUS one 4.5 unit Optional Course chosen from the following:			Note(s): 4
Accounting for Management M	ACCT 5011	4.5
Ageing with Chronic and Complex Conditions	NURS 5131	4.5
Complex Health Problems in Rural Settings	HLTH 5152	4.5
Facilitating Practice-Based Learning in the Health Environment	HLTH 5137	4.5
Frameworks for Practice in the Care of Older People	NURS 5129	4.5
Health Economics	BUSS 5185	4.5
Health Ethics	HLTH 5002	4.5
Issues in Indigenous Health	HLTH 5121	4.5
Leadership and Management in Health 1	NURS 5111	4.5
Introduction to Human Resource Management	BUSS 5307	4.5
Nursing Curricula Development	NURS 5120	4.5
Pharmacology for Health Professionals	PHAR 5041	4.5
SECOND YEAR
Minor Thesis 1 (Nur)	NURS 5003	9	Note(s): 5	Rule(s): 3,4
and
Minor Thesis 2 (Nur)	NURS 5004	9	Note(s): 5	Rule(s): 3,4

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Credit for previous studies or in recognition of prior learning may be granted in accordance with University Policy. Maximum credit allowed is normally one-third of the total units of the program.

2. Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Research Methodologies) at the University of South Australia will be awarded a total of 36 units of credit in the Master of Midwifery (Research Methodologies).

3. Students must completed 18 units of Minor Thesis 1 and 2 as the final two courses of their program.

4. The Minor Thesis courses must relate to midwifery practice.

Notes

1. The Master of Midwifery (Research Methodologies) may not be offered every year and may also be subject to demand.

2. Students not intending to undertake the course, Introductory Statistics, should consult the Program Director.

3. Core courses (13.5 units) comprise Collaborative Approaches to Health (9 units) and Applying Research to Nursing and Midwifery (4.5 units).

4. Not all courses will be offered in each half of the year. Other optional courses may be negotiated, but must be approved by the Program Director in advance of enrolment.

5. Students will be assigned a supervisor and contract their study by negotiation in accordance with the University's guidelines on research.