MSc Midwifery (Pre-Registration) at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

The MSc Midwifery (Pre-registration) course aims to prepare you for the complex, demanding, and rewarding area of midwifery. Become an advocate for women, birthing parents and newborn infants and collaborate with the wider health team to ensure a safe and successful journey. You'll build on your undergraduate experience and become a fully qualified midwife in three years.

Faculty: Institute of Health | Duration: Full-time: 3 Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course, you will learn how to become an accountable professional who acts in the best interest of people. You will learn to assess the needs of patients to promote health and prevent ill health in patients at all stages of their pregnancy journey. Modules include: Midwifery Practice 1; The Midwife as Professional 1; Universal Care 1; Additional Care 1; Midwifery Practice 2; The Midwife as Professional 2; Universal Care 2; Additional Care 2; Midwifery Practice 3; Physical Assessment and Management of the Newborn; Midwife as Professional, Scholar and Leader.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants with 2:1 or higher in a relevant subject such as Nursing will be considered. Plus minimum of GCSEs with grade C or grade 4, to include English Language, Mathematics, and Biology or Combined Science. Level 2 equivalencies are accepted. However, we are unable to accept Access to HE modules in lieu of GCSEs. Students with equivalent experience/qualifications in a field relevant to the proposed study area may be considered. For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements (including Covid-19 Vaccines) click here. We are unable to accept International Applications for this programme. As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers. Please note that Professional Bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) have certain requirements regarding health and character status of applicants and their ability to meet the required core professional competencies and to practise safel An enhanced DBS check is required. Minimum entry: 2:1 Honours degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/

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