Master of Midwifery
Degree Level Postgraduate
This degree is only available to Australian students
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start Date
February
July
Campus
City East
Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time
Program Code
IMMW
SATAC Code
4CM051 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Mode
On-campus/Online
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Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a bachelor degree (or higher) in Midwifery from a recognised higher education institution.
In addition, applicants must:
- hold current registration 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.
Aim
The program provides registered midwives with an advanced qualification relevant to their professional field of practice through advancing their knowledge and application of evidence based practice and developing their ability to independently undertake research.
Content & Structure
The program consists of 54 units offered over 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent study. Students can either choose a research pathway or a clinical pathway from the beginning of the program or wait until they have completed 27 units from the schedule of courses and then decide which is the preferred pathway. This structure provides flexibility in course offerings, enabling students to select the order of courses when most appropriate for their studies. Students can study courses in any order, with the exception of courses noted in the rules below.
Research Pathway
Students select 27 units of study from the schedule of elective courses. Students are also required to complete 27 units of research specific courses to complete the qualification. These courses are underpinned by research evidence and teaching and learning activities foster critical analysis of research evidence and translation of research evidence in specialty midwifery practice. Students will also explore and reflect upon the factors influencing the role of the registered midwife in delivering an evidence-based health and/or community service to specific clients. These courses develop the ability to expertly apply modes of inquiry to identify and investigate questions, issues or problems to inform midwifery and health care practice, knowledge and research.
Clinical Pathway
Students select 36 units of study from the schedule of elective courses. Students are also required to complete 18 units of clinical project specific courses. Students develop clinical specialisation, critical perspective of practices impacting on the delivery of midwifery and health services and develop knowledge and skills to develop leadership and/or management roles in midwifery and health services. These courses develop the ability to expertly apply modes of inquiry to identify and investigate questions, issues or problems to inform midwifery and health care practice, knowledge and research. The clinical project courses enable registered midwives to evaluate the processes and outcomes of clinical practice through a quality improvement framework that provides an independent clinical project.
Research Pathway
Students select 27 units of study from the schedule of elective courses. Students are also required to complete 27 units of research specific courses to complete the qualification. These courses are underpinned by research evidence and teaching and learning activities foster critical analysis of research evidence and translation of research evidence in specialty midwifery practice. Students will also explore and reflect upon the factors influencing the role of the registered midwife in delivering an evidence-based health and/or community service to specific clients. These courses develop the ability to expertly apply modes of inquiry to identify and investigate questions, issues or problems to inform midwifery and health care practice, knowledge and research.
Clinical Pathway
Students select 36 units of study from the schedule of elective courses. Students are also required to complete 18 units of clinical project specific courses. Students develop clinical specialisation, critical perspective of practices impacting on the delivery of midwifery and health services and develop knowledge and skills to develop leadership and/or management roles in midwifery and health services. These courses develop the ability to expertly apply modes of inquiry to identify and investigate questions, issues or problems to inform midwifery and health care practice, knowledge and research. The clinical project courses enable registered midwives to evaluate the processes and outcomes of clinical practice through a quality improvement framework that provides an independent clinical project.
Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
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