MSc Midwifery (Shortened Route) at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

This two-year MSc in midwifery is aimed at those with an NMC adult nurse registration who wish to further their academic development and practice as a midwife. Successful completion of this course provides eligibility to apply and be entered onto the NMC register as a midwife. This is a full-time course, with an equal balance of theory and practice learning, which meets the minimum requirement of 3600 hours (Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2019).

What you will study

You will study various modules, which will allow you to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to care for women and newborn infants across the care continuum through pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, labour and birth, postpartum, and the early weeks of a newborn infant’s life. Your core nursing skills will be further developed and applied in the field of midwifery. There is a strong emphasis on developing your ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, and within the multi-disciplinary team, who can advocate for women and their families. Modules include Universal Midwifery Care for Mother and Newborn, The Midwife as a Professional, Scholar and Leader, Challenging Inequalities in Childbearing, Enhanced Midwifery Care and Obstetric Emergencies, Enhanced Care of the Newborn and NIPE Skills, Advancing Maternal and Newborn Care through Research and Clinical Practice.

Career pathways

Employers at our NHS partnership trusts consistently cite the strength of our graduates at interview and their suitability to be immediately fit for practice as a midwife. We believe it is because of our selection of determined and caring individuals who are motivated to becoming midwives that have the 6C’s as their core attributes.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must: Be a UK registered adult nurse. Have a 2:1 BSc (Hons) degree in Adult Nursing. Demonstrate level 2 evidence of literacy, numeracy, and IT skills in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements. Hold and maintain current NMC adult nurse registration throughout this course. Provide a satisfactory clinical and academic reference prior to commencing the course. A minimum of 6 months full-time equivalent prior to commencement is required. Consideration may be given for applicants with significant clinical experience who have not completed a 2:1 degree but have level 6 credits at a level assessed as suitable by the Midwifery course team. Candidates may be required to complete pre-offer work for assessment by the Midwifery course team to deem suitability for entry onto the course. Applicants must normally have evidence of formal study in Higher Education within the last five years. However, we are sometimes able to waive this requirement if a candidate has a significant amount of professional experience in a relevant field, for example healthcare, social care, or education. All applicants will be interviewed.

Intake: January 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time

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