Postgraduate Coursework
Graduate Certificate of Midwifery Studies
2021
The Graduate Certificate of Midwifery Studies is an innovative course that is suitable for midwives wishing to return to study. All units are online. Study is flexible to enable you to study around your personal schedule. Unit coordinators are available by email, phone or face to face online technology. The course presents as a stand-alone certificate or provides an opportunity to complete this degree as a pathway to further study. This course will prepare you to examine and reflect on your midwifery practice.
This bespoke course is offered online only and allows you to self-select units offered from the Midwifery and Health fields, giving you the flexibility to customise your individualised program of study selecting units from a range of units to suit your interests.
Completion of post graduate education is a necessity for a wide range of career advances such as management, leadership or education roles or academic or research positions.
On completion of the Graduate Certificate of Midwifery Studies, you may progress to the Master of Midwifery, with advanced standing of completed studies.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Midwifery Studies will build upon foundational knowledge and clinical experience to develop critical thinking and decision making. Completion of post graduate education is a necessity for a wide range of career advances such as management, leadership or education roles or academic or research positions. On completion of the Graduate Certificate of Midwifery Studies, you may progress to the Master of Midwifery, with advanced standing of completed studies.
Credit transfers and 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
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
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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
Applicants must hold current registration as a registered midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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 6.5 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 Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU. |
| Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) | A minimum overall pass and 65% in Academic English 3 with a 65% pass in the research essay. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards). |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A 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.
Course structure
This 40-credit point course consists of a range of diverse subjects that will appeal to midwives in clinical practice.
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 |
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40cp |
Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Certificate 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 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 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
Specialist Elective Unit Availability
*HEA570 Maternal Critical Care 1 is a 20 credit point unit
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20cp)* (unit title change 2021) HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners MID512 Women, Gender and Health MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics
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HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20cp)* (unit title change 2021) HEA591 Perinatal Mental Health HEA594 Working in Communities for Child and Family Health MID510 Enhancing Psychological Birth in Midwifery Practice (not available in 2021) MID511 Examination of the Newborn MID512 Women, Gender and Health 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 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
Specialist Elective Unit Availability
*HEA570 Maternal Critical Care 1 is a 20 credit point unit
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20cp)* (unit title change 2021) HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners MID512 Women, Gender and Health MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics
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HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20cp)* (unit title change 2021) HEA591 Perinatal Mental Health HEA594 Working in Communities for Child and Family Health MID510 Enhancing Psychological Birth in Midwifery Practice (not available in 2021) MID511 Examination of the Newborn MID512 Women, Gender and Health MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics |
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.
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.