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 & 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 being accredited for delivery in 2021.
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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:
Course structure
This 40-credit point course consists of a range of diverse subjects that will appeal to midwives in clinical practice.
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
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
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
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 |
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HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20cp)* HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners MID512 Women, Gender and Health MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics MID511 Examination of the Newborn |
HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20cp)* HEA591 Perinatal Mental Health HEA594 Working in Communities for Child and Family Health MID510 Enhancing Psychological Birth in Midwifery Practice 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)* HEA505 Facilitating Clinical Learners MID512 Women, Gender and Health MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics MID511 Examination of the Newborn |
HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20cp)* HEA591 Perinatal Mental Health HEA594 Working in Communities for Child and Family Health MID510 Enhancing Psychological Birth in Midwifery Practice MID512 Women, Gender and Health MID513 Midwifery Therapeutics |