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Midwifery

MSc
Duration
2 years
Start
January 2025
Delivery
Online learning

If you’re a practising midwife our MSc in Midwifery puts you at the cutting-edge of thinking, research and practice to benefit your career. It’ll also help you meet new challenges and opportunities as a practitioner, partner and leader delivering and shaping future maternity services.

Why study with us

  • Depending on the modules you select, you may be able to study this course entirely online.
  • Modules within this course can be studied as standalone CPD courses, and built upon to gain either a PGCert, PGDip or full master's degree.
  • Our midwifery and health visiting degree programmes have the prestigious UNICEF Baby Friendly Gold Award (2021 & 2023) which meet the sustainability standards.
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What you'll do

  • We teach the course via e-learning using a range of multimedia teaching materials and live interactive sessions.
  • Reflections and peer study, including with those from around the world, is a valuable part of the course which is delivered in English.
  • There are stepping off points at postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, and master’s degree levels.

Module information

You will study at least three core modules and build the rest of your course by choosing from the list of optional modules. The modules are also available as standalone courses which can be studied alone or built upon to gain a PGCert, PGDip or MSc award.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Future careers

Following successful completion of the MSc Midwifery course you can progress your career as an educator, leader, or advanced practitioner. You could also pursue further study with a professional doctorate or a PhD.

Academic expertise

Louise Speakman
Senior Lecturer
Professor Gill Thomson
Professor in Perinatal Health
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Rebekah McCrimmon
Midwifery Lecturer
Kenneth Finlayson
Research Associate
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Leah Kirk
Senior Midwifery Lecturer
Sarah Johnson
Senior Midwifery Lecturer

Entry requirements

  • Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in health related area achieved within the last 10 years
  • Applicants with a core or equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas Higher Education Institution achieved within the last 10 years
  • UK applicants must be a qualified midwife registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK and have no restrictions on their professional practice
  • Demonstrate evidence of successful academic study at a minimum of Level 6 or equivalent and is normally within the last 3 years
  • 2 references required
  • Overseas applicants must demonstrate evidence of their qualification or registration as a midwife and hold a current midwifery licence to practice in their own country
  • IELTS: Score of at least 7.0 or equivalent within the last 2 years

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Online full-time£9,000 per year
Part-time£1,000 per 20 credits
Online part-time£1,000 per 20 credits
International
Online full-time£9,000 per year
Online part-time£1,000 per 20 credits
2025/26
UK
Online full-time£9,450 per year
Part-time£1,050 per 20 credits
Online part-time£1,050 per 20 credits
International
Online full-time£9,450 per year
Online part-time£1,050 per 20 credits

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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