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Graduate Certificate of Midwifery Studies

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Key details

Duration

0.5 year/s full-time
1 year/s part-time

Intake

Semester 1, Semester 2
Important Dates

Locations

Online
Not available to international students.

Credit points required

40

Course code

UMIDS1
SATAC/UAC codes

Overview

Our Graduate Certificate of Midwifery Studies is an innovative course for registered midwives wishing to return to study. During the course, you'll examine and reflect on your midwifery practice and have the freedom to create a tailored study program by selecting from a wide-range of units.

Available 100% online, this flexible course was designed with the busy midwife in mind. You'll have access to 24/7 technical and academic support, an easy-to-use online learning platform, and phone, email and video communication, so you can study when it suits you.

On finishing the course, you'll hold a postgraduate qualification (which can help to advance your career in management, leadership, education or research roles) and/or use your Graduate Certificate as a pathway to further study should you wish to complete a Master's degree.



Credit transfers and advanced standing

Pathways


Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Fees

Commonwealth supported places

Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:

(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or

(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.

Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

Non-Commonwealth supported places

Full fee paying places are available in this course.

Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

Nursing_CDU

Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?

Future-proof your career in healthcare with a postgraduate nursing or midwifery degree at CDU. Delivered by passionate and expert lecturers, your learning will be guided by evidence, innovation and patient-centred care.

  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Nursing_CDU

Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?

Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.

  • Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing
Nursing_CDU

Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?

Future-proof your career in healthcare with a postgraduate nursing or midwifery degree at CDU. Delivered by passionate and expert lecturers, your learning will be guided by evidence, innovation and patient-centred care.

  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Nursing_CDU

Why study Nursing and Midwifery at CDU?

Find a rewarding career in healthcare when you study nursing or midwifery at CDU. Our graduates have the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently enter the workplace and deliver evidence-based care to their patients.

  • Gain practical experience through placements and state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites located around Australia
  • #2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing

What will I study?

This 40-credit point course consists of a range of diverse subjects that will appeal to midwives in clinical practice.

Course structure


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit type

Credit Points

Specific requirements
Specialist Electives

(3 - 4 units)

40cp

Specialist Elective Units totalling 40 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below.

HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners

HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20 credit points)(unit title change 2021)

HEA533 Mental Health Care During the Perinatal Time (replaces HEA591 Perinatal Mental Health from S2 2023)

HEA594 Working in Communities for Child and Family Health

MID511 Examination of the Newborn

MID512 Women, Gender and Health

MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics

 

40cp

Total Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)

 

Study plan


Students Commencing in Semester 1

The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time load.

Full-time Study Plan

Legend:SE - Specialist Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
Specialist ElectiveSE  
Specialist ElectiveSE  
Specialist ElectiveSE  
Specialist ElectiveSE  

Specialist Elective Unit Availability
*HEA570 Maternal Critical Care 1 is a 20 credit point unit

Semester 1Semester 2

HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners
HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20cp)* 
HEA594 Working in Communities for Child and Family Health
MID512 Women, Gender and Health
MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics

 
HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners
HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20cp)*
HEA533 Mental Health Care During the Perinatal Time (replaces HEA591 Perinatal Mental Health from S2 2023)
MID511 Examination of the Newborn
MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics

 

Students Commencing in Semester 2

The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full time load.

Full-time Study Plan

Legend:SE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  Specialist ElectiveSE
  Specialist ElectiveSE
  Specialist ElectiveSE
  Specialist ElectiveSE

Specialist Elective Unit Availability
*HEA570 Maternal Critical Care 1 is a 20 credit point unit

Semester 1Semester 2

HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners
HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20cp)* 
HEA594 Working in Communities for Child and Family Health
MID512 Women, Gender and Health
MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics

 
HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners
HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20cp)*
HEA533 Mental Health Care During the Perinatal Time (replaces HEA591 Perinatal Mental Health from S2 2023)
MID511 Examination of the Newborn
MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics

 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Applicants must hold current registration as a registered midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Essential requirements

English language 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.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
IELTS Academic ModuleA minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 79 with 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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It’s a two-way education, educators here listen to us as much as we listen to them, so classroom experiences are amazing. I’ve also made a lot of friends through our regular group assignments or projects.

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The people-first approach to flexibility and supportive learning environment at CDU meant I could find a balance with study, work and family life.

Nikki

CDU student

Nikki Govan

It’s a two-way education, educators here listen to us as much as we listen to them, so classroom experiences are amazing. I’ve also made a lot of friends through our regular group assignments or projects.

Farhana

CDU student

Farhana Waterfront

Course details

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Australian qualification framework

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
Yes
Award
Graduate Certificate of Midwifery Studies
Faculty/College
Faculty of Health
Sector
HE
Area of study
Nursing and Midwifery, Health

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

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How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC or TAS.

UAC

UAC is the application channel for residents of NSW.

SATAC/UAC codes

Location
SATAC Code
UAC Code
Online (CSP)
1GC059
821322
Online (FF)
1GC559
871322
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee

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