Program Overview

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Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane)

The Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane) is a postgraduate program designed for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives who wish to work autonomously and across various clinical settings with children and families. The program aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge and associated skills to promote optimal health outcomes for children and families.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must:

• Be a Registered Nurse or Midwife (currently registered to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Nursing and Midwifery) or have eligibility for same.
• Have completed an undergraduate degree in health-related sciences (AQF Level 7 or equivalent).
• Have one year of full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse or registered midwife within the last five years.

Program Structure

The program requires the successful completion of 120 credit points, including:

• Child and Family Health: Professional Practice and Frameworks
• Child and Family Health Practice: Supporting Growth and Development
• Clinical Practice: Infant and Child Nutrition and Feeding
• Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health
• Healthy Families and Communities
• Contemporary Issues in Child and Adolescent Health
• Evidence-Based Health Care
• Primary Health Care and its Applications
• Leadership in Clinical Practice
• Capstone Experience in Health Care

Early Exits

Students may exit the program with a Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health (Karitane) after completing 40 credit points or a Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health (Karitane) after completing 80 credit points.

Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this program that students must meet to complete their degree and graduate. These requirements are available on the university's website.

Study Mode and Location

The program is offered part-time over three years and is available online.

Additional Information

This program is not available for admission to onshore international student visa holders. Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. International students must apply directly to the University via the International Office.