Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) (4784)
- Approved Abbreviation: BMidwif(Hons)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 4784
- AQF Level: 8
Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)
This program applies to students who commenced in 2022 or later.
This program is designed for graduates with a Midwifery qualification to gain the knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to midwifery practice. Successful completion of the program provides students with a sound basis for subsequent research within their own work environments and prepares them to progress to higher degree research-related programs.
This program provides an opportunity for students, under guidance of their supervisors, to plan and implement a research project in midwifery practice combining a research project with course work. The course work, undertaken during the first semester of enrolment, comprises two units of study which focus on critical review of research literature, understanding ethical principles applied to practice-based research and the development of a formal research proposal. The remainder of the program focuses on completion of a research project and the preparation and submission of a Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) thesis.
This program is available in a one-year full-time or two-year part-time mode of study. The part-time program is designed to be able to be undertaken concurrently with any new graduate transitional program offered by various hospitals.
Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Multi Modal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Multi Modal | See above |
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.
Admission
Admission to the Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) program is determined on the basis of all of the following criteria being met
- Current registration as a registered midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
- Completion of a Midwifery qualification (Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 or above) with achievement of a threshold Average Admission Mark (AAM) equal to, or above, the minimum of 65
- Statement of Intent - outlining the proposed research topic area, aim and general method proposed to be used in the research study (500 words)
- Appointment of a principal supervisor by the Dean, or nominee, of the School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Demonstrated satisfactory academic writing skills appropriate to the discipline which will be assessed by the School of Nursing and Midwifery
The Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) is not open to international student visa holders.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made directly to Western Sydney University (no application fee applies).
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NURS 4005 | Midwifery Research | 10 |
| NURS 4003 | Midwifery Honours Thesis A (Full-time) | 20 |
| NURS 4001 | Methods and Methodologies in Midwifery Research | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| NURS 4004 | Midwifery Honours Thesis B (Full-time) | 40 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Part-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN SESSION | ||
| NURS 4005 | Midwifery Research | 10 |
| 2H SESSION | 20 | |
| Midwifery Honours Thesis (Part-Time) | ||
| NOTE: NURS 4002 is a 60 credit point subject spread over three teaching sessions | ||
| SPRING SESSION | ||
| NURS 4001 | Methods and Methodologies in Midwifery Research | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| NOTE: NURS 4002 is a 60 credit point subject spread over three teaching sessions | ||
| 1H SESSION | 20 | |
| Midwifery Honours Thesis (Part-Time) | ||
| 2H SESSION | 20 | |
| Midwifery Honours Thesis (Part-Time) | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |