Master of Midwifery (Research)

What you will study

This course is a structured program of study incorporating research preparation subjects undertaken in the first year and the production of a research thesis for examination.

Students must undertake a candidature assessment at the end of the first two sessions for full-time students and at the end of the first three sessions for part-time students. Students work closely with a principal supervisor and a supervisory panel and must report on their progress each session.

Core subjects

Complete all of the following subjects:

• Master of Midwifery (Honours) Thesis
• Health Care Research Methodology (12 credit points)

Entry requirements

• Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications demonstrating potential to pursue graduate research studies.
• Applicants are required to have authorisation to practise as a registered midwife. Applicants are also required to submit a research proposal and have the agreement of a suitable supervisor at the time of application.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee the offer of a place.

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: overall 7.0, writing 7.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 94, writing 27 Pearson PTE: overall 65, writing 65 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 185, writing 185.

Recognition of Prior Learning

UTS acknowledge your formal qualifications and the wealth of informal learning you've accumulated. This personalised RPL process not only recognises your hard work but also streamlines the duration and cost of your course, ensuring you reach your future goals faster.

Your previous education or employment must be evaluated to be equivalent to a UTS subject as per the Admissions and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedures. This assessment considers:

• Currency of knowledge
• Relevance of your previous learning
• Learning outcomes
• Volume of learning
• Content of the study
• Learning and assessment approaches

Prior learning can be recognised only once within any individual UTS course. It cannot be recognised again for another subject or component in that course.

Alternatively, subject substitution might be offered. This is where an alternative subject(s) of equivalent credit point value is added to your study plan.

It’s important to note that UTS assesses RPL only after an enrolment offer is accepted.

Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

• Practice woman-centred evidence-informed care.
• Demonstrate comprehensive theoretical knowledge applied through sound clinical judgement and skills to optimise maternal and neonatal outcomes.
• Communicates and collaborates respectfully and effectively in diverse contexts and interdisciplinary teams.
• Makes informed and independent judgements to foster resilience and improve midwifery practice.
• Actively contributes to the midwifery profession based on broad knowledge of the health system and a critical and evidence-informed approach to practice.
• Demonstrates professional cultural competency and respect for the world view of Australian Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing, which contributes to the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians.

Career outcomes

During your Research Masters program, you’ll have the opportunity to gain expertise and develop skills in problem solving, project management and communication that are transferable across industries, global institutions, governments and startups. You may rejoin your industry with new perspectives and knowledge. Or you may explore a career change. With the networks you'll have access to, you could join a new industry, start your own business or pursue further research.

• Career options 
• Clinical director of midwifery services
• Maternal health policy advisor
• Advanced clinical practitioner
• Senior consultant
• Academic researcher

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative total tuition fee in 2025: $52,189 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The indicative total tuition fee is based on a study load of two core subjects, including a thesis.

Tuition fees are charged:

• Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
• Based on the number of credit points you are enrolled in.
• At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.