CM94 Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)

Applicants must hold a qualification in nursing or paramedicine at a minimum of AQF Level 7 or equivalent. Those with an AQF Level 7 qualification must have achieved a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point GPA scale or equivalent. Applicants must also be registered with Ahpra as a nurse or paramedic, with no conditions or undertakings. If accepted into the program, this registration must remain current and without conditions or undertakings for the duration of enrolment.

The Head of Program must confirm that the prospective student has been allocated a suitable midwifery practice experience placement within a clinical facility that meets ANMAC’s requirements. Due to limited availability of clinical placements across Queensland, students may be required to travel, and any associated costs will be their responsibility.

Enrolment numbers will be capped to ensure students can meet the program’s minimum clinical requirements, such as acting as the primary accoucheur for at least 30 births, as specified in the ANMAC Midwife Accreditation Standards.

Program Progression

Students must complete all units in accordance with the prescribed program structure. Progression requires the successful completion of all prerequisite and corequisite units. Exceptions may be granted with approval from the Head of Program.

If unforeseen circumstances prevent a student from completing the required clinical hours, a practicum outstanding (PO) grade may be awarded as an interim result. In such cases, students may be permitted to enrol in units for the following term. However, if the outstanding clinical requirements are not met before census date, they may be required to withdraw from those units to avoid financial and academic penalties.

Residential Schools 

The program includes three compulsory week-long residential schools, one in each term. Attendance is mandatory, and 100% participation is required. Failure to attend the full duration of a residential school will result in the student being unable to progress in the program. Finalised dates for residential schools are released approximately two weeks in advance and are set by the CQUniversity timetabling department. Please note that CQUniversity reserves the right to amend these dates in response to institutional requirements. All costs associated with attending residential schools, including travel and accommodation, are the responsibility of the student. Students will be advised of the campus location for each residential school.

Midwifery Professional Experience (MPE) Placements

Students must complete 264 hours of MPE placement each term, amounting to a minimum of 792 clinical hours across the program. In addition, students are required to undertake a minimum of 10 Continuity of Care Experiences (COCE).  Compliance with all relevant policies and agreements, including Work Integrated Learning policies, is mandatory. These include the Work Integrated Learning Policy and Procedure, Code of Conduct, Student Conduct Policy and Procedure, the Student Declaration and Confidentiality Agreement, the Queensland Health Student Deed Poll, and the specific guidelines for the Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) program.

Students will complete both formative and summative assessments each term, including clinical assessments. Clinical performance will be evaluated using the Australian Midwifery Standards Assessment Tool (AMSAT), which must be completed by a supervising registered midwife.

An ongoing clinical placement is a requirement for continued enrolment in the program. Therefore, all students are expected to maintain appropriate conduct and professional behaviour. If a student fails to do so and their placement is rescinded as a result, they will be unable to continue in the program.

The proposed Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) program will have 72 credit points. There are 9 core units.  Six units will be 6 credit points and the 3 midwifery professional experience units will be 12 credit points each. 

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MDWF28003	The Childbearing Continuum
MDWF28001	Professional Midwifery Frameworks
MDWF28002	Midwifery Professional Experience 1

Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MDWF29006	Complexities of the Childbearing Continuum
MDWF29005	Midwifery Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families
MDWF29003	Midwifery Professional Experience 2

Year 1 - Term 3
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MDWF29007	Pharmacology for Midwifery Practice
MDWF29008	Transition to Autonomous Practice
MDWF29004	Midwifery Professional Experience 3