Go beyond traditional midwifery.
Make a difference to the lives of women and infants through higher level practice, leadership education and research.
Through a supportive scaffolded approach, advance your practical midwifery knowledge and develop leadership and research capabilities.
Level up your professional knowledge to provide first-class care to families or lead the way through groundbreaking research.
Study your way. Choose electives that suit your interests. Enjoy the flexibility of full-time or part-time study to suit your lifestyle.
The Master of Midwifery at Adelaide University is designed to advance your professional midwifery practice and knowledge.
Take your practice to the next level through developing advanced specialised knowledge. Scaffolded learning will enable you to build critical thinking, analysis, innovation, leadership, and research skills.
You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your studies to areas that interest you by selecting from a wide variety of electives. From second year you’ll further focus your learning by selecting either the clinical or research stream. Your learning will culminate in demonstrated clinical application that addresses a specific issue or through producing an original research publication or thesis.
Your learning will be enhanced through immersion in cutting-edge technologies and advancements within the midwifery field. You’ll explore innovative tools and techniques that’ll empower your practice and provide you with the confidence to pioneer improved family and woman-centred care.
The Master of Midwifery is part of a nested suite of programs. You can choose to exit early with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Midwifery.
Prepare yourself to take the next step in your midwifery career. Tailor your studies by selecting electives aligned with your interests. Explore cutting-edge technology, tools and techniques within the midwifery field. Develop your clinical expertise or build your research capabilities. Learn in world-class facilities that include immersive Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (AR). Exit early with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Midwifery. Designed for practising midwives, the Master of Midwifery at Adelaide University will advance your professional knowledge and empower you to take your practice to the next level.
From your first year you’ll have the flexibility to tailor your learning to your interests by selecting from a range of advanced electives.
Advance your understanding of pharmacotherapeutics through courses that will enhance your knowledge and skills to be accredited to safely prescribe medications or better understand the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Or explore and learn to improve therapeutic relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Expand your scientific knowledge of infection prevention and control, or further specialise your knowledge of women’s reproductive and sexual health. Choose to level-up your proficiency in breastfeeding and lactation management or advance your knowledge of maternal and child health.
To further focus your learning, you will select either the clinical or research stream. Through the clinical stream you’ll continue to expand your knowledge in practice while in the research stream you’ll build your research capabilities starting with the research specific elective in your first year. Through a scaffolded approach you’ll be supported to produce an original research publication or thesis. Within the clinical stream you’ll consider a specific issue or problem relevant within the field to address through an independent or collaborative application.
Cutting-edge technology such as 360-degree Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (AR) will enhance your learning while a variety of applied and immersive teaching practices and reality-rich research projects will further deepen your knowledge.
You can choose to exit early with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Midwifery as the Master of Midwifery is part of a nested suite of programs.
This degree is part of a stackable set of qualifications, meaning your study choices are flexible. If your goals shift, you can exit after six months of study with a standalone Graduate Certificate or after one year with a Graduate Diploma qualification.
You can also begin your studies with a shorter qualification like the six-month Graduate Certificate and continue on to complete the Graduate Diploma (one year) or full master’s degree.
Complete 96 units comprising:
Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:
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Research for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care
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Minor Thesis A
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Research for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care
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Epidemiology for Advanced Practice
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NURS5017
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Primary Health Care
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NURS5023
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12
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Perspectives in Mental Health Practice
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NURS5026
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12
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Perinatal Mental Health for Health Professionals
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NURS5030
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Skills for Recovery Practice in Mental Health
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NURS5031
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Best Practice in Adolescent Mental Health
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NURS5032
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Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Health Education
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NURS5038
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Implementing Teaching and Learning in Health Education
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Critical Perspectives in Health
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Leadership and Management in Nursing and Midwifery
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NURS5062
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Perioperative Nursing
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NURS5066
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Introduction to High Acuity Nursing and Midwifery
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NURS5067
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Prescribing for clinicians
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Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Clinical Practice
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Infection Prevention and Control in Practice
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NURS5106
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Advanced Lactation and Breastfeeding
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NURS5108
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Maternal, Child and Family Health
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Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health
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NURS5110
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Decision-Making for Midwifery and Nursing Practice
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NURS5171
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Clinical Inquiry
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NURS5904
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Advanced Health Assessment, Diagnostics and Investigations
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NURS6904
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Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
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NURS6905
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Research for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care
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Clinical Project
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NURS6800
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24
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Research for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care
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NURS5029
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12
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Minor Thesis A
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NURS6801
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12
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Minor Thesis B
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NURS6802
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12
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12
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The Master of Midwifery will prepare you to take the next step in your career and position you to move into advanced clinical roles, senior leadership, policy development, clinical education, research, or academia. Equipped with sought-after specialised knowledge, you’ll be well placed to consider roles such as:
The Department of Health and Aged Care expects demand for midwives to continue to grow over the coming decade in response to the growing population of Australia. Healthcare sector reforms that enhance the role of primary care providers, including midwives, to deliver comprehensive, coordinated and continuous modes of care will mean skilled professionals will be in demand across a variety of settings (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare).
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
