C09051v2 Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)

This course provides the opportunity for eligible graduates of the Bachelor of Midwifery (C10225) to extend their skills and understanding of the research process.

It emphasises the reciprocal relationship between nursing research and the contexts of midwifery practice.This course provides Bachelor of Midwifery graduates with the opportunity to develop training in clinically focused research.

The course deepens students' understanding of the importance of research in midwifery.

The course comprises a total of 48 credit points. Students complete two 6-credit-point subjects and a 36-credit-point thesis.

Course completion requirements

Course program

A typical course program is shown below.

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

All applicants must be eligible to graduate from the UTS Bachelor of Midwifery or another tertiary institution at the time of application (followed by successful completion). Applicants must be registered as a midwife in their country of citizenship or residence at the time of enrolment (in exceptional circumstances, exemptions to this rule may be sought from the Bachelor (Honours) Selection Committee).

All applicants must have a weighted average mark or grade point average of credit or higher for their bachelor's degree. Applicants are admitted to the honours course only if appropriately qualified academic members of UTS: Health are available for supervision of the dissertation component.

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.