Master of Midwifery

If you are a Registered Midwife and wish to broaden your career prospects and explore senior roles, this Master's degree may be for you.

In just 1.5 years of full-time study or three years of part-time study, you will extend your knowledge, practical skills and understanding of evidence-based practice, grow your understanding of professional issues and develop the ability to independently undertake research.

This qualification is offered online with attendance required at some on-campus workshops.

Entry requirements

• completed a bachelor degree (or higher) in Midwifery from a recognised higher education institution; AND
• achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 (credit average)

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.

Perinatal mental health is a main focus of this advanced qualification and you will graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to undertake assessment and screening of pregnant women and identify and refer mental health issues such as postnatal depression.

You will also develop the ability to:

• independently complete projects and research
• identify and investigate questions and address issues or problems to inform midwifery practice, knowledge and research.

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for learning activities. Depending on your study mode this may include online discussion forums, virtual classroom sessions, lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects. As a general rule most postgraduate study is completed part-time and if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12 – 26 hours of study when at university and 14 – 28 hours of independent study per week.

Your studies will incorporate practical, professionally-focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

Learn from award-winning teaching staff, academics and health professionals via our online forums and virtual classrooms. This platform offers you the opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians in the field and build valuable industry networks and relationships.

We also host regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Your career

Graduates are qualified to pursue leadership roles in the specialised area of perinatal mental health across a wide variety of healthcare settings, such as:

• hospitals
• women’s health services
• community services.

Applying to study with us:

• check you meet the full entry requirements for this program
• go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply
• you will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application

Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and areas that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.

Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, a perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Our student support services can make your life at university easier. We provide a full range of support services including academic and personal counselling. You can also access a range of services through our students association, USASA. When you become a UniSA student you can contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and any other questions you might have.

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments.