Broaden your knowledge of Midwifery by studying the Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours). You will develop your knowledge in research methods and design, research dissemination, and ethical principles of human research. You will gain skills to:

• critically analyse existing knowledge about midwifery
• develop a plan to address a research question
• perform an investigation in an ethical manner
• analyse data related to the research question
• present findings in a scientific way

• Location:
  St Albans
• College:
  College of Health and Biomedicine
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  HHMI
• Duration:
  1.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• researcher in a clinical setting
• higher education researcher studies

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The objectives of the course are to provide students with the skills to:

• critically analyse existing knowledge about midwifery;
• develop a plan to address their research question;
• perform their investigation in an ethical manner;
• analyse data related to the research question; and
• present findings in relation to existing knowledge in a scientific way.

Students will acquire knowledge in the areas of:

• research methods and design;
• ethical principles of human research;
• various methods of research dissemination; and
• critical appraisal of existing literature relevant to midwifery theory and practice.

Students are required to study two specified subjects and to complete a minor thesis. The two units are to be completed within two semesters of part-time study. The minor thesis can be completed on a full-time (one semester) or part-time (two semesters) schedule. Part-time students will need to complete the course of study in 24 months.

In order to be awarded a Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) - students must complete all units with Honours H3 or above.

• Examining Practice

  Unit code

  HNH4210

  Credits

  24

• Honours Thesis Preparation

  Unit code

  HNH4110

  Credits

  24

• Minor Thesis a (Part Time)

  Unit code

  HNH4211

  Credits

  24

• Minor Thesis C (Full Time)

  Unit code

  HNH4213

  Credits

  48

• Minor Thesis B (Part Time)

  Unit code

  HNH4112

  Credits

  24

• Year 12:

  To qualify for admission to the course applicants must:

  • have satisfactorily completed a Bachelor Degree in Midwifery with a grade average of Credit (C) or higher throughout the course; or
  • have satisfactorily completed a one-year post-registration degree in Midwifery with a grade average of Credit (C) or higher throughout the course. For selection into all places, good academic achievement is essential.