Midwifery 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Thrive in an in-demand industry with the skills to ensure that childbirth happens in a safe and positive environment. Studying in Birmingham's award-winning Medical School, you'll benefit from interprofessional learning opportunities across the programme. Our course is the ideal opportunity for current adult nurses to expand on their existing skills and knowledge. Our course has been developed to help relieve the shortages in the workforce and in partnership with practice partners, service users and advocacy groups to bring a personalised learning environment. The unique features of the course include a virtual case load. This develops your midwifery skills including relationship-based holistic care and planning and accurate clinical assessment, whilst giving high-quality decision-making within a safe learning environment. You'll also benefit from simulated based learning and placements at local material health providers.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Thrive in an in-demand industry with the skills to ensure that childbirth happens in a safe and positive environment. Studying in Birmingham's award-winning Medical School, you'll benefit from interprofessional learning opportunities across the programme. Our course is the ideal opportunity for current adult nurses to expand on their existing skills and knowledge. Our course has been developed to help relieve the shortages in the workforce and in partnership with practice partners, service users and advocacy groups to bring a personalised learning environment. The unique features of the course include a virtual case load. This develops your midwifery skills including relationship-based holistic care and planning and accurate clinical assessment, whilst giving high-quality decision-making within a safe learning environment. You'll also benefit from simulated based learning and placements at local material health providers.

Admission Requirements

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A Bachelors degree in Nursing (adult field), normally with 2:1 Honours or above or A Bachelors degree in a non-nursing subject, normally with 2:1 Honours or above, plus a certified qualification in adult nursing (Postgraduate Diploma, Pre-Registration Diploma or equivalent).
All applicants must also have:
  • GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature and Mathematics or equivalent
  • Evidence of recent academic study within the last five years
  • A minimum of 12 months of clinical experience as an adult nurse
  • An ability to meet the requirements for NMC revalidation as an adult nurse for the duration of the programme Self-declaration of health and character, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service and occupational health assessment/BBV clearance
  • Access to IT and digital literacy to enable engagement with the programme
  • A suitable reference that supports claims made on your personal statement. This should include an academic reference.

2 Years
Sep-2026

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