Midwifery (Shortened), MSc at University of Lancashire

The MSc Midwifery (Shortened) is a 20-month full-time course at the Preston Campus that transforms registered nurses into registered midwives with a master's degree. Learning is blended, with half of the time in clinical settings under supervision and half in university theory. NHS England funding is available for registered nurses.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 20 months  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Fundamentals of Midwifery Care, Universal and Additional Midwifery Care, Midwifery Practice 1, 2 and 3, Promoting Autonomy and Positive Change and Professional Development 3, covering the childbirth continuum from preconception to birth.

Career pathways

Graduates register as midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and can work in the NHS or independent midwifery settings, or progress to further study including a PhD.

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