MSc Midwifery at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

This two-year Master’s is for registered adult nurses wishing to become a midwife, preparing you to care for women and birthing people throughout pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. Time is split equally between practice and University, with theory developed through simulation, scenario-based learning, lectures, seminars and group work.

Faculty: School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education | Department: Nursing, Midwifery & Health | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Universal care and human development; Public health and the accountable midwife; Midwifery care in practice; Enhancing quality and safety in midwifery; Individualised and additional care; Developing the future midwife; Examination of the newborn; Proficiency in midwifery care; Midwifery project.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as qualified, registered midwives within the NHS or independently, progressing to leadership, specialist clinical roles, management, research or teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 or above Honours degree in Nursing or equivalent. Registration with the NMC on the first-level Adult Nurse section of the professional register. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required. UCAS code: B721.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The annual fee for this MSc starting in the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050 pa. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,825 a year (2027/28). The annual international fee for this MSc starting in the Academic Year 2027/28 is £17,825 pa. Source

Intake: September

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