Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

Completion of the course provides a pathway to 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 with 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 Joondalup 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 modes of delivery - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
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
Semester 2
MIR5201 Master of Science (Midwifery) 1 20
MIR5202 Master of Science (Midwifery) 2 20
Elective
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 WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE
Course Code I26
The Master of Women's Health Care offers a broad range of
postgraduate study options to those involved in the provision of
health services for women. Inclusive of public health, social and
clinical aspects women's health care, and developed between
women's health, psychology, nursing, midwifery and medical
disciplines across two Schools, this course will cater for students
from a range of undergraduate backgrounds. It will provide
graduates with the knowledge and skills to improve the delivery
of care to women within the individual clinical, policy and/or
organisational context.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
This course is available to students who hold a Bachelor degree
from a recognised University in a health or relevant area.
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 - Offcampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Master of Women’s Health Care has 9 units with the potential
for exit with a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate. The
course is designed to accommodate the needs of individuals from
various disciplines with the opportunity to do electives in relevant
areas of interest.
STAGE 1
There are 3 core units for the Master of Women's Health Care
which need to be completed in Stage 1.
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
PRH5221 Health and Disease in Women 20
PRH5222 The Life Cycle and Health in Women 20
On successful completion of 60 credit points (3 units) students
may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Women's Health Care.
STAGE 2
Stage 2 consists of 3 elective units selected from the following
options:
PRH5106 Sexual Health 20
PRH5103 Clinical Lifestyle Management 20
PRH5102 Clinical Nutrition Management 20
HST5163 Best Practice in Women’s Health 20
HST5120 Epidemiology 20
WMS5103 Advanced Feminist Theory and Research 20
MMP5102 Evidence-based Chronic Disease Management 20
MMP5103 Ethical and Legal Issues for Health
Professionals
20
PRH5108 Effective Teamwork 20
On successful completion of 120 credit points (6 units) students
may exit with a Graduate Diploma in Women's Health Care.
STAGE 3
Stage 3 consists of 3 units selected from Stage 2 electives or the
following options:
HST5177 Independent Study 20
MHP5101 Master Health Project * 20
MHP5202 Master Health Project * 20
180 credit points (9 units) are required to complete the course.
* The Master Health Project units MHP5101 and MHP5202 are
done together over two consecutive semesters.
116 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008