Monash University
Graduate Certificate of Forensic Nursing and Midwifery
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Acquire knowledge of the Australian legal system, laws of evidence and the classification of injuries, along with the forensic responsibilities that arise from physical injuries and sexual assault. Additionally, you will develop skills in preparing medico-legal reports and providing evidence in court proceedings.
Course overview
This graduate certificate provides you with advanced expertise and specialised knowledge in forensic nursing and midwifery. You will investigate contemporary issues in Australian health law and ethics and the role of health professionals in the assessment of cases of physical and sexual assault. This course will also cover the accurate documentation of injuries, the collection of forensic evidence and the consideration of complex ethical issues.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Certificate of Forensic Nursing and Midwifery, you must complete four units (24 credit points).
You must complete the following units
- Nursing, midwifery and the criminal justice system
- Understanding Injuries
- Adult sexual assault
- Ethics, medicine and the law
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
- An Australian Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in nursing or midwifery with at least a pass (50%) average. And Current practice registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
English requirements
Level C
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5 and Speaking 6.5.
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): 65 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 58 and Writing 58.
- TOEFL Internet-based test: 94 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20 and Writing 24.
- Equivalent approved English test.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Describe the structure of the Australian criminal justice system and the role of forensic evidence in alleged matters of physical and/or sexual assault.
- Demonstrate skills in preparing medico-legal reports for and presenting medico-legal evidence to Australian courts.
- Accurately identify, classify, interpret and document a range of injuries and injury patterns that may arise from physical and/or sexual assault.
- Apply knowledge and demonstrate skills using forensic photography equipment to produce high-quality photographic evidence.
- Perform adult clinical forensic examinations to detect, assess, interpret and document evidence of physical and/or sexual assault.
- Apply recommended techniques for the collection, preservation and documentation of evidence taken during physical and/or sexual assault clinical forensic examinations to meet the legal guidelines for admissibility in Australian court proceedings.
- Appropriately interpret and incorporate medical ethics principles into the practice of forensic nursing and midwifery.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Average 2025 total course fee: $15,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four units).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university/institution directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
