Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)

The University of Newcastle

About

The Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) is an 80 unit program over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time to incorporate research thesis.

Structure

Code Title Term / Location Units
MIDI4930 Midwifery Honours Thesis Completion Semester 1 - 2020 (ONLINE) Semester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) 20 units
NURS4302 Reviewing and Critiquing Literature Semester 1 - 2020 (ONLINE) Semester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) 20 units
NURS4303 Research Progress Semester 1 - 2020 (ONLINE) Semester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) 20 units

Entry requirements

Must have grade point average of greater than or equal to 5 for their undergraduate coursework (Bachelor of Midwifery) to be eligible to apply.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • The ability to effectively collect, analyse and organise evidence in support of evidence-based practice.
  • The ability to engage in scientific dialogue using evidence from scientific publication.
  • The ability to critically reflect on, and propose improvements to, the provision of health and maternity services for childbearing women and their families.
  • The ability to practise both autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • The ability to communicate sensitively and appropriately as a professional.
  • The ability to act to enhance the professional development of self and others.

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