Graduate Certificate in Midwifery (GradCrtMid)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5524
Faculty
Location
External
Delivery mode
Web Based
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative program fee 2013: AUD$ 7400
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Apply online
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Email: nursing-midwifery@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3381 1165
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5524
Faculty
Location
External
Delivery mode
Web Based
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to be a registered midwife.
This program is pending registration on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) and as such is not currently available to international students studying on a student visa. An offer for the program cannot be made until the program has CRICOS approval. Please check for a change in the status of this program before making an application.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative program fee: AUD$ 12625
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: +61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery?
This Graduate Certificate program is an entry point for midwives who have hospital qualifications and extensive experience, but may have no prior university study. The program will enable students to further develop their midwifery knowledge and skills in general or in a speciality field. There are two fields of study available in the program, Complex Midwifery Care and Advanced Practice Midwifery. This program is an entry point for prospective students who are currently endorsed as a midwife but do not hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to be a registered midwife.
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to be a registered midwife.
Additional application requirements
Applicants will need to be a registered midwife, or, for international students, eligible for registration as a midwife in Australia.
Visa requirements
This program is pending registration on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) and as such is not currently available to international students studying on a student visa. An offer for the program cannot be made until the program has CRICOS approval. Please check for a change in the status of this program before making an application.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative program fee 2013: AUD$ 7400
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative program fee: AUD$ 12625
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Midwifery
Careers
Midwives work in a variety of public or private health care settings, maternity and neonatal care settings, community health, academic/teaching, research, rural and remote health, aid organisations, and/or a combination of these areas.
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
Students must complete #8 from the Master of Midwifery course list.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery.
