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MSc - Midwifery (Pre-registration)

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The MSc Midwifery (Pre-registration) course aims to prepare you for the complex, demanding, and rewarding area of midwifery. Become an advocate for birthing parents and newborn infants and collaborate with the wider health team to ensure a safe and successful journey. You'll build on your undergraduate experience and become a fully-qualified midwife in three years. Upon successful graduation, you'll be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a qualified midwife.

To gain vital real-world experience, 50% of your course is spent on placement. Placement experience provides opportunities for you to experience pregnancy and childbearing over the full continuum and includes shorter spoke placements offering a variety of experience in areas such as special care baby units, theatres and strengthening family teams. This course will allow you to obtain sought-after postgraduate credentials, with a NHS Band 5 prospective starting salary.

General Eligibility

Applicants with 2:1 or higher in a relevant subject such as Nursing will be considered. Plus minimum of GCSEs with grade C or grade 4, to include English Language, Mathematics, and Biology or Combined Science. Level 2 equivalencies are accepted. However, we are unable to accept Access to HE modules in lieu of GCSEs.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Midwifery Practice 1

  • The Midwife as Professional 1.

  • Universal Care 1

  • Additional Care 1

2 Year 2
  • Midwifery Practice 2

  • The Midwife as Professional 2

  • Universal Care 2

  • Additional Care 2

3 Year 3
  • Midwifery Practice 3

  • Physical Assessment and Management of the Newborn

  • Midwife as Professional, Scholar and Leader

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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