Advanced Midwifery - M6052
Master's degree
This course prepares experienced midwives to advance their practice and take on leadership roles across a range of healthcare settings. You will develop advanced knowledge in midwifery practice, leadership, and policy development, gaining the skills to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate high-quality maternity care. With a focus on meeting the needs of diverse and multicultural communities, graduates are equipped to lead clinical, educational, and healthcare initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of women, babies, families, and communities, while contributing to the ongoing advancement of the midwifery profession.
Midwives may also complete a program of study that is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as meeting the education requirement for midwife endorsement to prescribe scheduled medications. The program of study comprises 2 units - MID5011 Diagnostics and screening for midwives and NUR5208 Therapeutic medication management (Prescribing), and is offered within this course as the Graduate Certificate of Prescribing for Midwives.*
Specialisations available:
- Complex care midwifery
- Midwifery prescribing
- General studies
*Please note, the NMBA has additional requirements for midwife endorsement. See NMBA website for further details. Endorsement by the NMBA is a legal requirement for practising as an endorsed midwife in Australia.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
1, 1.5 or 2 years full time, depending on prior qualifications |
Start date |
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Advanced Midwifery |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete – Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Midwifery with at least a credit (60%) average. |
Entry level 2: 72 points to complete – Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Midwifery with at least a credit (60%) average, AND a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience in Midwifery. |
Entry level 3: 48 points to complete – Duration: 1.0 years full-time, 2 years part-time | An Australian bachelor 1 year honours degree (or equivalent) in Midwifery with at least a credit (60%) average. |
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
*Please note, the NMBA has additional requirements for midwife endorsement. See NMBA website for further details. Endorsement by the NMBA is a legal requirement for practising as an endorsed midwife in Australia.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Additional selection criteria – Midwifery prescribing specialisation
- Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) as a Midwife.
Additional selection criteria - Complex care midwifery specialisation
- Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) as a Midwife.
- Documentary evidence of current employment as a midwife for at least 3 days per week during enrolment in the complex care midwifery specialisation units.
- Written evidence of employer support to undertake the Complex care midwifery specialisation.
- The employer must be approved as a partner organisation in the Master of Advanced Midwifery.
Inherent requirements
To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2027 is:
A$4908
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2027 are:
A$32,340
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.