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Optimising Childbirth PgCert at Bangor University

Bangor University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PGCert Optimising Childbirth is a part-time programme for qualified midwives and other healthcare professionals, examining how to optimise the childbirth experience of women and families. Graduates can reflect on professional practice and critically evaluate maternity care provision to identify areas for development.

Department: School of Healthcare Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules are Optimising the Childbirth Experience and two other modules from the MSc Midwifery Studies. Assessment uses a variety of methods including written examinations.

Career pathways

The programme equips midwives for senior roles such as consultant midwife and practice development and leadership roles, and can lead to the MSc Midwifery Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Registration as a midwife or another relevant healthcare qualification in the applicant's home country with a degree classification of 2(ii) or higher; a suitable qualification plus work experience may be considered. Admissions are on a rolling basis and applications are made through Bangor's online application system. Not open to overseas applicants as the course is part-time.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 2 years

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

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