Program Overview
The Midwifery at University of Tasmania is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Midwifery programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Midwifery programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Midwifery Practice
- Research for Clinical Practice
- Childbirth & Early Parenthood
- Complexities in Antenatal Care and Family Life
- Complexities During and After Birth
- Professional Issues in Midwifery Practice
- Context in Which Women Live
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for entry into the Entry to Practice pathway of the course applicants shall:
- Be currently registered as a nurse with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
- Have completed a tertiary qualification in nursing or equivalent;
- Have qualifications and experience deemed by the Faculty of Health to be equivalent to (ii) above;
- iv. Attend for interview if required by clincal placement agencies, and
- Produce evidence of recent nursing experience in an appropriate care setting.
To be eligible for entry into the Upgrade to Graduate Diploma pathway of the course applicants shall:
- Be currently registered as a nurse with AHPRA. Applicants must be registered as a midwife with AHPRA.
- Have completed a tertiary qualification in nursing or equivalent;
- Have qualifications and experience deemed by the Faculty of Health to be equivalent to (ii) above;
- iProduce evidence of recent midwifery employment in an appropriate care setting.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
Tasmania, Australia
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university, primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College, one of the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months