Master of Primary Maternity Care
Program code
5655
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 to 1.5 years full-time
3 years part-time
Credit points
120
Indicative fee
$7,000.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual CSP
fee
About this program
The Master of Primary Maternity Care will involve the development of high levels of research knowledge and skills to enable graduates to analyse the evidence, determine the applicability of evidence to practice, generate critical questions and conduct research. Graduates will contribute to the development of best practice through the acquisition and generation of research that supports evidenced based maternity care.
Please note that successful completion of this program does not lead to eligibility to apply for registration as a midwife. Prospective students seeking eligibility to apply for registration as a midwife should refer to the Bachelor of Midwifery (1354).
Duration
The Master of Primary Maternity Care offers a range of different durations depending on your previous studies:
You may be eligible to complete this program in 1.5 years full time, or part-time equivalent, if you have:
- Bachelor, related discipline
You may be eligible to complete this program in 1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent, (with 40 credit points of credit) if you have:
- Graduate Certificate in Primary Maternity Care
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3310 | Graduate Certificate in Primary Maternity Care | Online | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
| 5655 | Master of Primary Maternity Care (this program) | Online | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
| 4172 | Graduate Diploma of Primary Maternity Care | Online | Exit point only |
Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
This Masters program is offered full-time and part-time via online delivery.
Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of AbsenceTaking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure and receiving approval from the Program Director or their nominee.
My career opportunities
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be prepared to design and deliver primary maternity care and women's health services within a well-ness model.
Graduates will be recognised for their expertise and ability to apply professional knowledge and skills in maternity care. They will possess high levels of skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- Legal, professional and ethical issues in practice
- Synergy in practice to meet current and future maternity reform agenda
- Interactions of cultural diversity and their implications for practice
- Principles of partnership working
- Effective midwifery care and service provision.
Pathways to further study
Students who complete the dissertation component of the Master of Primary Maternity Care will have a pathway to Higher Degree Research study.
Graduates who wish to continue on to Higher Degree Research study and have not completed the dissertation pathway will be able to apply for entry to the Graduate Diploma of Health Research (4161) which provides the necessary preparation for entry into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program.
Commonwealth supported students
- The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points.
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Master of Primary Maternity Care (5655)
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Tuition fees for your degree program
Changing programs
If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Further information
- Calculating your EFTSL
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- Financial help and support
Additional fee information
This postgraduate program has Commonwealth Supported Places. If you are eligible, the Australian Government will contribute to the cost of this program but you will also be required to make a contribution.
Quotas are applied for admission to the Commonwealth Supported Places. Where demand exceeds the number of available places and all places have been filled for the current admission period, applicants who meet minimum program entry requirements may be eligible for a Fee-Paying Postgraduate place if such places are available. Please note that deferrals are not permitted for programs with Commonwealth Supported Places.