AUT - Midwifery: postgraduate papers and qualifications you can study

Shelley Ashcroft Master of Health Science in Midwifery

This page has the postgraduate Midwifery papers and qualifications (courses) that you can study at AUT University. See links to paper descriptions and outlines of each qualification.

Who can study Midwifery at postgraduate level?

The Midwifery papers within the Health programmes provide midwives with woman and family centered education that is applied and practice orientated. Postgraduate programmes in Midwifery are open to registered midwives. The programmes encourage midwives to critically analyse and develop midwifery practice and expertise. Our midwifery programmes draw on the University’s teaching and research expertise in the midwifery, interdisciplinary health, education, and social policy disciplines. You can now choose to take online papers that are only 7 weeks long so you can complete your study while still working.

Students, provided they meet the entry requirements, can enter postgraduate programmes at the postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or masters levels outlined below.

Below is a summary only. Detailed paper information is available on the More Information web page. For a comprehensive overview of this qualification, please refer to the Academic calendar.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Midwifery (AK3484) 60 points 

The PgCertHSc provides you with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance your specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. This qualification may contribute 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science*, Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice.

You select 15 points from:
589777 Science for Midwifery Practice I (7.5 points)
589778 Science for Midwifery Practice II (7.5 points)
589779 Science for Midwifery Practice III (7.5 points)
589780 Science for Midwifery Practice IV (7.5 points)

And select 45 points from:
589782 Specialist Practice for Midwifery (30 points)
589773 Newborn Baby I (7.5 points)
589784 Childbirth Constructed (15 points)
589785 Newborn Baby II*** (15 points)
589774 Expanding Midwifery Expertise II (7.5 points)
589776 Developing Midwifery Practice I (7.5 points)
589772 Expanding Midwifery Expertise I (7.5 points)
589775 Expanding Midwifery Expertise III (7.5 points)
589781 Expanding Midwifery Expertise IV*** (7.5 points)
589783 Developing Midwifery Practice II*** (15 points)
589786 Newborn Baby III*** (7.5 points)

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Midwifery (AK3487) 120 points 

The PgDipHSc is a coursework programme which can lead into the Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice. It provides you with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance your specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. Successful Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science graduates can add one research paper, one professional paper and a speciality paper to complete this postgraduate diploma*. 

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Midwifery papers (60 points)
AND 

Select 1 research paper:
589120 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice^ (15 points)
589125 Integrative Research (15 points)

Select 1 professional paper:
589126 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
589127 Practice Reality (15 points)

Complete the following specialty core papers:
589784 Childbirth Constructed (15 points)

And select 15 points from:
589777 Science for Midwifery Practice I (7.5 points)
589778 Science for Midwifery Practice II (7.5 points)
589779 Science for Midwifery Practice III (7.5 points)
589780 Science for Midwifery Practice IV (7.5 points)
589772 Expanding Midwifery Expertise I (7.5 points)
589774 Expanding Midwifery Expertise II (7.5 points)
589775 Expanding Midwifery Expertise III (7.5 points)
589781 Expanding Midwifery Expertise IV*** (7.5 points)
589124 Qualitative Research II** (15 points)

Master of Health Practice in Midwifery (AK3733) 180 points

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Midwifery papers (120 points)

Select 60 points from the following papers:
589782 Specialist Practice for Midwifery (30 points)
589777 Science for Midwifery Practice I (7.5 points)
589778 Science for Midwifery Practice II (7.5 points)
589779 Science for Midwifery Practice III (7.5 points)
589780 Science for Midwifery Practice IV (7.5 points)
589772 Expanding Midwifery Expertise I (7.5 points)
589774 Expanding Midwifery Expertise II (7.5 points)
589775 Expanding Midwifery Expertise III (7.5 points)
589781 Expanding Midwifery Expertise IV (7.5 points)
589771 Preceptorship and Mentoring for Midwifery Practice (7.5 points)
589776 Developing Midwifery Practice I (7.5 points)
589783 Developing Midwifery Practice II (7.5 points)
589773 Newborn Baby I (7.5 points)
589785 Newborn Baby II (7.5 points)
589786 Newborn Baby III (7.5 points)

Or:
589600 Practice Project (60 points)

Or:
Alternative papers approved by the Programme Leader (60 points)

Master of Health Science (AK3485) 240 points 

The MHSc provides an opportunity for graduates from a variety of health backgrounds to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge in an interprofessional and collegial learning environment, and to develop research capabilities. This degree comprises core and specialist papers and a thesis or dissertation, which gives you the opportunity to complete research relevant to your programme of study.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Midwifery papers (120 points)
AND:
589690 Thesis** (120 points)

Within this subject area other relevant optional papers may be undertaken with the approval of the Programme Leader. Optional papers may be selected from other relevant subject areas.

Doctor of Health Science

The Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) is designed for health professionals with at least five years’ professional experience who wish to broaden their professional practice competency and expertise. It comprises of papers and research development, which culminates in a thesis.

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is undertaken by research only. There is no compulsory coursework involved. The PhD is an advanced postgraduate degree that is particularly suitable for students wishing to pursue an academic or research career. A successful candidate will make a significant original contribution to the body of knowledge in relation to a contemporary issue in health and environmental research. Students will have supervisors to guide and advise them, with one assigned as the primary supervisor.

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Flexible learning options are available. This involves online, block course or distance learning (subject to change).
^ For non research-thesis pathway.
*A Postgraduate Certificate must be surrendered in order to claim full credits towards a Postgraduate Diploma. Please refer to AUT Calendar 2012 for further details regarding Recognition of Prior Learning
** If completing a 120 point thesis, you need to have completed
either: Qualitative Research I and II OR Quantitative Research I and II.
*** These papers may not be offered for 2012. For more information about these papers please contact Jackie Gunn on 09 921 9999 extn 7740