MSc Midwifery at University of Bradford

Programme overview

An opportunity for graduates with a non-midwifery undergraduate degree to enter a career in Midwifery as a registrant with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Midwifery is a unique profession, providing a safe, respectful, caring and personalised service to women and their families from conception, antenatal care, labour and into the postpartum period. Our curriculum is based on a philosophy of active student-centred learning, making use of the real-life context of practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Transition to Professional Self 1, Beginning Midwifery Knowledge 1: Fundamentals of Midwifery Practice, Beginning Midwifery Knowledge 2: Public Health, Beginning Midwifery Knowledge 3: Midwife as Global Citizen. Second year (core): Transition to Professional Self 2, Midwifery Practice 2, Developing Midwifery Knowledge 1: Working in partnership, Developing Midwifery Knowledge 2: Advancing Public Health, Developing Midwifery Knowledge 3: Midwife as researcher (Level 7). Final year (core): Transition to Professional Self 3, Midwifery Practice 3, Questioning Midwifery Knowledge 1: Midwife as Skilled practitioner, Questioning Midwifery Knowledge 2: Midwife as Scholar.

Career pathways

Successful graduates from this programme are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse on the professional register held by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Entry to the professional nursing register with a Master's qualification provides the opportunity for enhanced / accelerated career development in several areas, for example leadership, management, clinical specialism or education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants with Second Class Honours Lower Division (2:2) or better, in any degree subject, will be considered. GCSEs with grade C or grade 4, to include English Language, Mathematics, and Biology or Combined Science. Level 2 equivalencies are accepted. Additional entry requirements: As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers. All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening, a second reference and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening. This will involve completing an on-line occupational health questionnaire and attendance if required at a medical appointment. Occupational health screening and assessment will consider the students’ health and wellbeing and their fitness to study and practice. Progress on the course is dependent on your continued fitness. This screening process complies with Public Health England requirements for protection of the public and students and staff working in health and social care. All offers of places are made subject to satisfactory health clearance and an agreement to undergo appropriate blood tests and immunisations. The University is obliged to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities to enable them to fulfil the required competencies of the programme. Candidates who are concerned about health issues are strongly advised to contact us prior to applying. UCAS code: B721 (full-time).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/

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