Adelaide,
SA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) in Adelaide Australia | Adelaide University
Adelaide University
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Adelaide Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
44,500
(c. USD31,385.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) program at Adelaide University expands your nursing or healthcare background into midwifery practice. Drawing on your foundation in anatomy, physiology, and pharmaceutical sciences, you'll acquire specialized midwifery competencies using a woman-focused continuity of care model. The program cultivates critical research abilities, communication techniques, and leadership qualities to elevate your professional capabilities. You'll master the art of supporting childbirth as a natural process while optimizing the experience for mothers, newborns, and families. Your coursework will cover reproductive health, breastfeeding assistance, cultural competency, and mental health during the perinatal period. The curriculum prepares you to manage complicated pregnancies and deliveries while providing comprehensive care for both healthy newborns and those requiring specialized attention. Through immersive simulations and clinical placements, you'll gain hands-on experience to confidently begin your midwifery career upon graduation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirement and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution.
Essential requirements
- Successful applicants whose bachelor degree studies are not from a health-related field will be advised to complete a short course in Human Anatomy and Physiology before commencing.
- Prior to admission, applicants must meet some professional registration requirements set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). These include the English Language Skills standard. Applicants will complete a declaration stating how they demonstrate English language proficiency, which in some cases may require provision of English language test results.
- Upon entry to the program, all students must confirm they meet Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements requirements.
Tuition
AUD
44,500