Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

STAGE 3
MHP5101 Master Health Project * 20
MHP5202 Master Health Project * 20
PRH5308 World Medicine * 20
* Electives can replace up to 3 units. Suggested electives include
units from Family medicine, Geriatric medicine, Men's Health
and Andrology or Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety
courses.
YEAR TWO
The thesis component of this course is entirely research based and
equivalent to 1 year of full-time study. Each semester students
nominate if they wish to enrol into research thesis unit: MIR6200
at 50 or 100% of full-time enrolment.
Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis
component of their study until the thesis is submitted for
examination.
MIR6200 Master of Science (Midwifery) 3 0
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MIDWIFERY)
Course Code J11
The Master of Science (Midwifery) aims to extend the knowledge
of midwives who have mastered the skills and professional
requirements of a particular setting, in order that they may
develop leadership roles within the profession, open up new areas
for professional development and as appropriate be prepared to
pursue further study at doctoral level.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Nursing or its equivalent and two years postregistration
clinical experience are required for admission.
Applicants who do not meet these criteria may be accepted into
the program on the basis of recognised prior learning. Applicants
must be eligible for registration as a midwife in Division One of
the register of the Nurses Board of Western Australia.
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students require access to a computer and a modem for use of online
resources. They are also expected to have access to the
required software for word processing, and quantitative and/or
qualitative data analysis. Shared facilities are available on
campus in student computer laboratories.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Churchlands Campus.
It is expected that the School of Nursing, Midwifery and
Postgraduate Medicine will be located at the Joondalup campus
from semester 1, 2008.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery -
Campus-Based, Online, and Print-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course comprises three core units, one elective and a major
thesis. Electives may be chosen from units offered within the
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Postgraduate Medicine, or
from appropriate Master level units offered by other schools or
tertiary institutions. A list of approved units is available from the
midwifery course coordinator. The School of Nursing, Midwifery
and Postgraduate Medicine must approve other units.
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
NST5148 Independent Study 20
RES5102 Research Preparation: Qualitative Approaches 20
RES5103 Research Preparation: Quantitative Research
Methods
20
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Course Code 654
The Doctor of Philosophy involves a three year full-time (or parttime
equivalent) research program which culminates in the
submission of a thesis. The program will further extend the
research expertise and clinical knowledge of a practising nurse
who has mastered the skills and professional requirements of a
particular practice setting.
Students will be required to have access to a computer and
modem capable of accessing online resources. Students are also
expected to have access to the required software for word
processing, and quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.
Shared office facilities with individual computers are generally
available for PhD students on campus. Additional shared
facilities are available in student computer laboratories.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The minimum admission requirement is a Master degree or an
Honours degree (First Class or Upper Second Class) or the
equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised university.
Applicants must be currently registered nurses and must meet the
requirements for registration of the Nurses Board of Western
Australia.
All applicants must have a minimum of two years postregistration
nursing experience.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Churchlands Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Studies will be undertaken by research and thesis presentation.
Students may be required to undertake coursework specified by
the supervisory panel. Candidates should be available for
consultation with the supervisory team appointed. Students
seeking to conduct research on an external basis will be required
to reach agreement with the University on arrangements for
supervision.
Each semester students enrol into research thesis unit: NUR7200
at 50 or 100% of full-time enrolment.
Semester 2
MIR5201 Master of Science (Midwifery) 1 20
MIR5202 Master of Science (Midwifery) 2 20
Elective
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