MEDICINE AND HEALTH Master of Health Research Master of Midwifery SATAC CODE – 1CM101 SATAC CODE – 1CM596 Casuarina, Online (Commonwealth Supported) Online (Full Fee) SATAC CODE – 1CM601 UAC CODE – 873142 Casuarina, Online (Full Fee) Online (Full Fee) UAC CODE – 823230 Casuarina, Online (Commonwealth Supported) DURATION – 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part time UAC CODE – 873230 Casuarina, Online (Full Fee) DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 DURATION – 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time ABOUT THE COURSE DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 The Master of Midwifery course is designed to extend your knowledge gained through midwifery clinical practice and develop ABOUT THE COURSE your research appraisal skills. It is expected that you will already be employed or have recent experience in a clinical setting and Our Master of Health Research course will equip you with will undertake assessments that have a direct application to your advanced knowledge and skills in health research design and professional practice and context. practice, including the ability to plan and implement a substantial The course has a focus on cultivating research skills in a supported research project. partnership with an experienced midwife academic. During the This course uniquely provides the opportunity to learn from final semester, you will either undertake a systematic review or a acclaimed Menzies School of Health Research professionals and project to address a 'real world' issue in your individual practice supervisors in the specialist areas of Indigenous health, public setting. The project will be conducted entirely within your practice health and global health. setting, and your findings will be disseminated to all relevant You will acquire theoretical and practical capabilities in: stakeholders at the clinical site. epidemiology; biostatistics; quantitative and qualitative research The Master of Midwifery is a coursework qualification, it does not methods. lead to register as a Nurse or Midwife in Australia. Following completion of the Master of Health Research you may CAREER OPPORTUNITIES proceed, with approval, to Higher Degree Research (PhD) training. A Master of Midwifery can lead to advanced or specialised clinical Career opportunities for graduates include the areas of health roles. Graduates interested in research can progress from a research and professional public health practice. Master of Midwifery to higher degrees by research. This course requires a high level of academic reading and writing. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The University’s academic support services are on hand should you need support. Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree in midwifery or equivalent international qualification. Applicants must also hold CAREER OPPORTUNITIES current registration as a registered midwife with the Australian Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). non-government organisations (NGOs) and government sectors It is expected that all applicants for this course have post-degree in areas such as: health research; professional health practice; work experience in a midwifery setting. health policy and planning; epidemiology; communicable and chronic disease control; community development and aid work. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of one of the following: > a recognised bachelor degree or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a related area; or > a recognised bachelor degree plus an honours degree or a graduate diploma or masters degree in a non-related area. Related areas include: public health, health science, primary health care, medicine, social science or health promotion. Applicants who have completed Charles Darwin University's Graduate Certificate of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (UIDPC1) or Graduate Certificate of Epidemiology (UEPID1) are also eligible for entry. 106 Charles Darwin University 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees