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Examination of the Newborn PgCert at Bangor University

Bangor University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A part-time postgraduate certificate for qualified midwives and other relevant healthcare professionals, focused on examination of the newborn. It gives midwives the knowledge and skills to perform the initial newborn examination within their role.

Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Typical modules: Optimising Childbirth, Examination of the Newborn, and one other module from the MSc Midwifery Studies. Assessment includes written examination, OSCEs, competencies and an applied assignment.

Career pathways

Equips midwives for senior roles such as consultant midwife and practice development and leadership roles, and can be a stepping stone to the MSc Midwifery Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Registration as a Midwife or another relevant healthcare qualification in the home country with a degree classification of 2(ii) or higher; a suitable qualification with work experience is considered alternatively. Admissions are rolling. The part-time course is not open to overseas (non-EU) students.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/apply

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