Undergraduate
Bachelor of Midwifery Honours
2021
The Bachelor of Midwifery Honours is designed to extend knowledge gained through your undergraduate midwifery education. You will undertake the program in partnership with an experienced midwife academic who will provide mentoring and an introduction to research with a midwifery focus of your choice. The course addresses foundation research concepts required for higher level research studies. This encompasses:
- acquisition of knowledge and skills
- critical thinking
- decision making
- complex problem solving.
You will use these skills to produce a registerable and potentially publishable systematic review of the literature on a topic nominated by you.
Career opportunities
Completion of a high quality honours degree can lead directly to entry to Doctor of Philosophy programs or prepare students for career opportunities as a research midwife. An Honours degree extends clinical knowledge in a specific area and can enhance your practice
in your chosen clinical area.
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in midwifery with at least a credit average (GPA 5.00).
Essential requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of B2. |
| Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) | A minimum overall pass and 55% in Academic English 3. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards). |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
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Course structure
This course consists of core units building on the foundation of specialist knowledge and skills, evidence-based practice, cultural safety and introductory research methods acquired during previous undergraduate studies. The units address foundation research concepts and encompass acquisition of knowledge and skills, critical thinking, decision making and complex problem solving required for higher level research studies.
You will undertake the course in partnership with an experienced midwife academic who will provide mentorship and an induction to research with a specific midwifery focus.
The course is delivered in online mode with mentoring and supervision sessions available face-to-face or via alternative technologies.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (1 unit) |
20cp | Compulsory Core unit totalling 20 credit points as listed below: HEA413 Systematic Review Methodology (20 credit points) |
| Research Units (3 units) |
60cp | Research units totalling 60 credit points as detailed below: HEA700 Systematic Review Project A (20 credit points) HEA701 Systematic Review Project B (20 credit points) HEA702 Systematic Review Project C (20 credit points) |
| Electives (0 units) |
0cp |
There are no elective units available in this course. |
| 80cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Bachelor of Honours AQF Level 8 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
Students Commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time load.
Full-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA413 Systematic Review Methodology (20cp) | CO | HEA701 Systematic Review Project B (20cp) | R |
| HEA700 Systematic Review Project A (20cp) | R | HEA702 Systematic Review Project C (20cp) | R |
Students Commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full time load.
Full-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research |
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.