Master in Midwifery

Tuition fees are 27,231 USD per year.

Dedicated health professionals who seek to elevate their practice and provide expert care during the profound journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood will find a transformative environment at La Trobe. This pathway is designed for those who aim to move beyond foundational knowledge, integrating rigorous research methodologies with advanced clinical management expertise to step into senior leadership roles within the healthcare sector.

Studying at La Trobe offers a distinct advantage through its integration with Victoria’s leading hospital networks. You will engage in authentic, high-stakes clinical settings, ensuring that your academic learning is immediately applicable to real-world patient outcomes. By bridging the gap between clinical excellence and evidence-based practice, graduates are prepared to navigate the complexities of modern maternity care with confidence and authority.

Clinical Integration and Career Impact

• Learn within top-tier medical facilities through dedicated on-site clinical schools.
• Develop the leadership and management capabilities required to influence maternity care policy and unit operations.
• Benefit from a curriculum built on research-led teaching, situated within a university ranked in the global top 175 for medical and health sciences.

La Trobe University in Melbourne, founded in 1964, is a research-led institution serving around 22,000 students with a broad portfolio of academic offerings across approximately 40 program areas. La Trobe combines academic rigor with strong industry ties to deliver degrees that emphasize employability, research experience and global perspectives. The university is recognized for strengths across health, science, education and the creative and social sciences.

Students benefit from integrated practical learning opportunities, including internships, community-engaged projects and industry placements embedded within many courses. La Trobe’s international student services offer language assistance, career counseling and wellbeing programs that support academic adjustment and life in Australia. Collaborative teaching formats and research-informed coursework encourage critical thinking and cross-cultural exchange among diverse cohorts.

Melbourne’s dynamic cultural scene, startup ecosystem and professional networks make it an attractive backdrop for study and work opportunities. La Trobe supports students with accommodation guidance, scholarship pathways and practical advice on living in the city. Prospective international applicants should consult program pages and the international office for entry requirements, intake dates and tailored guidance to plan a successful study experience in Melbourne.