Want to support women and birthing people through maternal and neonatal care? Look after people with complex care needs? Join our pathway for qualified nurses in adult care seeking dual registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Overview
| Course length: | 20 months full-time |
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| Start dates: | April 2023 April 2024 |
| Location: | Edge Hill University |
| Subject(s): | Midwifery |
| Faculty: | Health, Social Care and Medicine |
| Department: | Nursing and Midwifery |
Are you a qualified nurse seeking dual registration as a midwife? Do you have a minimum of one year’s practice in adult nursing? Do you want to help families by becoming a confident, effective and compassionate midwife? Then this comprehensive MSc Midwifery degree, accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, is just right for you.
We’ve designed this course to make the transition to the field of midwifery – and postgraduate study – as smooth as possible. You’ll build on your existing skills in adult nursing and gain important leadership and management skills.
The programme focuses on universal care, as well as caring for families with complex needs. You’ll become an autonomous, evidence-based and research-aware practitioner, able to deliver excellent care and respond to the challenges of the midwifery profession.
Course features
Professional accreditation
Professional practice placements
What you'll study
This course adheres closely to the six core values of the NHS. These values, enshrined within theNHS Constitution, have been developed by patients, the public and staff to inspire passion in the NHS, guide it in the 21st century, and provide common ground for cooperation in achieving shared aspirations.
Our MSc Midwifery degree is designed to relate the general skills from your nursing education to the specifics of midwifery.
Learn about reproductive physiology during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as potential complications and complex care needs. Explore maternity care in the broader context of the contemporary public health agenda, and find out more about leadership and change in health and social care.
You’ll explore research and evidence-based practice in maternal and neonatal health, which will introduce you to relevant research methodologies.
How you'll study
You will learn via a 50% split of theory and 50% midwifery practice components. Theory is taught through a blended learning approach with face-to-face seminars, lectures and tutorials, as well as skills taught in the clinical skills suite which are then utilised in clinical practice, complemented by online study.While the majority of face-to-face classes will take place at Edge Hill University, some modules may involve studying at sites other than Ormskirk in which case you will be responsible for travel and parking costs.
Practice will be undertaken in hospitals and community settings drawn from our network of more than 600 placement locations across Merseyside, Cheshire and Lancashire. You will have a practice placement mentor who will support your learning and development on placements.
As midwifery care is a 24-hour activity you will be required to attend clinical placements on a shift basis, including at night and weekends. Some of your placements may be geographically dispersed and this will mean that you may be required to do some travelling.You will be responsible for travel and parking costs while on placement.
You can expect to receive your timetable at enrolment. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day or evening of the week.
How you'll be assessed
Assessment in both theory and practice is continuous. Practice is assessed against national outcomes and you are required to demonstrate evidence of your achievement. Assessment of theory is conducted through a combination of assignments, seminar presentations, advanced notice examinations and a dissertation.
Who will be teaching you
Lectures are delivered by expert professionals with backgrounds as registered midwives, as well as specialists in other areas. The Midwifery programme team have extensive educational experience within maternity services. Their diverse research interests include positive birth experiences, care of vulnerable women, perinatal mental health, public health and health inequalities, and the exploration of pregnancy loss in the curriculum.
Entry criteria
Entry requirements
You must have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Adult), as well as at least 12 months full-time (or equivalent) post-registration experience of general care.
You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or lower second-class honours (2:2 or above) in adult nursing. A DipHE in adult nursing is also accepted if you have evidence of study at level 6 or higher within the last five years.
GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics are required at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
An interview forms part of the selection process.
If you accept an offer from Edge Hill you will need to satisfy the requirements of the Nursing & Midwifery Council in respect of physical and mental fitness and will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’. Further information will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.
How to apply
There is an online application process for this course.
Please choose the application form for your preferred intake date and mode of study.
- Apply for April 2023 Full-Time
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
Did you know?
If you join a full time undergraduate degree at Edge Hill University, we will guarantee you theoffer of a room in our halls of residence for the first year of your course.
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Facilities
The Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine offers outstanding facilities for the education and training of health and social care professionals.
The contemporary teaching and learning resources include leading edge clinical skills facilities, an 860-seat lecture theatre, and a variety of teaching rooms and social learning spaces.
Where you'll study
Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine
Learning resources
The Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre offers a variety of simulated environments from home, through primary and emergency care, to secondary care and beyond. The flexible and adaptable facilities include a ward environment, operating theatre, an anatomy and ultrasound resource centre, a ‘Better at Home’ suite, clinical skills area and consultation rooms.
You will benefit from access to a wide variety of healthcare equipment, as well as a range of full-body patient simulators that can breathe, talk, have pulses and can simulate a wide range of symptoms and clinical conditions. This will enable you to undertake practical scenarios in realistic settings, providing ideal preparation for professional practice placements and future employment.
Finance
- 2022/23
- 2023/24
Tuition fees
UK Full-Time
£9,250
a year
The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
Financial support
Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the course may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs. This includes a training grant of at least £5,000 a year for Midwifery students.
Please note, unless you are applying to Student Finance Wales, if you are applying to study MSc Midwifery, for student finance purposes you should apply for financial support as if you are an undergraduate Midwifery student rather than for postgraduate funding. Student Finance Wales treat the course as postgraduate.
Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students.
Money Matters 2022/23 Full-Time
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Please see our EU student finance page for further details.
Tuition fees
UK Full-Time
£9,250
a year
The UK tuition fee rate is subject to final Government approval for academic year 2023/24 entry. The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
Financial support
Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the course may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.
Please note, unless you are applying to Student Finance Wales, if you are applying to study an MSc Nursing pathway, for student finance purposes you should apply for financial support as if you are an undergraduate Nursing student rather than for postgraduate funding. Student Finance Wales treat the course as postgraduate.
Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students.
Money Matters 2023/24
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Please see our EU student finance page for further details.
Your future career
As a registered midwife, you’ll have a wide choice of career options. The different settings where you could work include:
- NHS or independent-sector hospitals
- local community clinics
- birth centres
- children’s centres
- GP surgeries
Many of our graduates work on antenatal, labour and post-labour wards, and in neonatal units. Alternatively, you might go on to work in education, counselling, research, specialist practitioner roles and management.
Course changes
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however our courses are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.
Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of professional bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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FAQs
How many UCAS points do you need for midwifery Edge Hill? ›
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 128 points
Points must be achieved from a maximum of three A Levels or equivalent, including at least one relevant subject (Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Sociology) English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) are also required.
The Programme seeks to produce post-graduate Midwives who will, among other needs: Critically evaluate, develop and oversee maternity services and Healthcare in their communities by ensuring humanizing and safe experience for mothers and their families.
How long does a midwifery Masters take? ›The MSc Midwifery is a part-time taught programme for midwives running over two years from the date of first registration for the programme. This programme is for Registered Midwives only. Registered General Nurses who wish to become Registered Midwives should apply for the Higher Diploma in Midwifery.
What points are needed for midwifery? ›- CAO Code: DN452.
- CAO Point Range 2022: 518*-625.
- Places: 21.
Midwifery courses are one of the hardest university courses to get a place on, and that's mostly because they are hugely popular and receive a large volume of applicants for a limited number of places on each intake.
What is the best university to study midwifery UK? ›- University of Coventry.
- University of Manchester.
- University of Northampton.
- University of Northumbria.
- University of Swansea.
- Kingston St George's.
- University of Staffordshire.
- Anglia Ruskin University.
- risk and clinical governance.
- public health.
- sexual health.
- group ante natal care.
- neonatal care.
- practice and workforce development.
- high dependency care.
- research.
Masters degrees in Midwifery teach postgraduates the essential principles and techniques for delivering babies, as well as how to care for the mother during each stage of the birth cycle. Midwifery courses are available as an MSc, a PGDip and a PGCert. Related subjects include Women's Health and Infant Health.
Can you get a PhD in midwifery? ›A PhD in midwifery allows you to extend your body of knowledge about nursing as you become a successful independent researcher within this field of study. Our research is carried out in collaboration with clinical partners, global research centres and healthcare organisations.
How many years is a PhD for midwifery? ›PhD Midwifery (4 years) / Overview. We require: An honours degree (minimum Upper Second (2:1)) or the overseas equivalent in a relevant subject. AND a very good MSc/MPhil/MRes degree from a recognised institution.
Is becoming a midwife easy? ›
The journey to becoming a Nurse-Midwife is challenging and long, requiring years of education and clinical preparation. But the rewards of practicing Nurse-Midwifery make all the hard work and sacrifice worth the effort.
What is the highest level of education for a midwife? ›To become a certified nurse midwife (CNM), you'll need to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialty in midwifery. Before you choose a program, you'll want to make sure that it's accredited and fits your timetable, goals, and career path.
Do midwives require math? ›Having solid mathematical competency in arithmetic, algebra, unit conversion, measurement, and computation, is essential for nurses. When making up dosages of oral medications, injections, and intravenous infusions, accuracy is vital.
How many years is midwifery? ›Course Description
The Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSM) is a four-year ladderized degree program designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in helping women in their childbearing cycle and birthing process.
To train as a midwife, you will need to do an approved degree in midwifery at university or a midwifery degree apprenticeship, which combines working and studying. If you are a nurse, you can apply for a shortened 18-month midwifery programme.
Are midwives in high demand? ›The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 7.5% employment growth for nurse midwives between 2021 and 2031. In that period, an estimated 600 jobs should open up. Nurse midwives are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who see women of all ages for annual exams, regular pregnancy exams, menopausal care and more.
Is it easier to become a nurse or a midwife? ›Registered Nurses who wish to become midwives usually need less than 2 years additional training to qualify as a Midwife.
How old are most midwives? ›There are over 6,263 certified nurse midwives currently employed in the United States. 94.0% of all certified nurse midwives are women, while 6.0% are men. The average age of an employed certified nurse midwife is 43 years old.
What is the monthly salary for a midwife in UK? ›Midwife salary UK
A midwife starting salary is £25,655 and goes up to £31,534 with four or more years' experience. Band 6 midwife salary - starts at £32,306 and goes up to £39,027 with five or more years' experience.
A bachelor's degree in nursing sets you up for a smooth transition into a graduate midwifery program. In fact, most midwifery programs are in schools of nursing, and some programs require applicants to be registered nurses (RNs) prior to entry into midwifery school.
Where is midwifery most popular? ›
Australia and Sweden have some of the most midwives per capita in the world, averaging 68 and 66, respectively, per 1,000 live births. Overall, Canada and the U.S. are some of the only developed nations with more OB-GYN doctors than midwives.
How many UCAS points do you need for medical school? ›Medicine entry requirements
The UCAS points to study a medicine degree range from 128 points (ABB at A-level) to 168 points (A*A*A* at A-level).
The UCAS points needed for a Nursing degree range from 96 points to 144 points, with foundation year degrees being as low as 72 points.
How many UCAS points do I need for child nursing? ›Entry Level Requirements
Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points; and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent.
There are many different ways of achieving 112 UCAS Tariff points. Some of the most common ways are: 3 A-levels – Grades BBC, or A*CD. 2 A-levels plus 2 AS – Grades BB+bb, or AB+cc.
What GPA gets you in medical school? ›The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) reported an average GPA for medical school of 3.60 across all applicants for the 2021-2022 application cycle.
What is a strong GPA for medical school? ›Admissions experts advise aspiring medical school students to aim for a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Dec. 3, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.
Can you get into medical school with less than a 3.0 GPA? ›Many medical schools have a cut-off for GPAs below 3.0. The average GPA at most MD medical schools ranges from about 3.7 to 3.9. The average GPA at most DO medical schools ranges from about 3.4 to 3.6.
What is a good GPA in nursing? ›Most programs require at least a 2.5 GPA or higher. Some set their limit at a 3.0 GPA. This is important to find out during the research phase of your accelerated nursing program search. So, what if you already have a bachelor's degree or non-nursing college credits, but your GPA isn't high enough?
Does your GPA matter for nursing? ›GPA requirements vary from school to school, and some early admission nursing programs require an even higher GPA of at least 3.8 or higher (weighted or unweighted). In general, you can expect that any highly competitive nursing program will have a high GPA requirement for applicants.
Which nursing school is cheapest in UK for international students? ›
Did you know that the UK has affordable options for you to study a BSc in Nursing? Consider the Glasgow Caledonian University, Teesside University and Middlesex University London, where annual tuition fees start from as low as 13,000 pounds (US$14,354).
Can I study nursing with 20 points? ›For most universities a minimum APS of 21 points is needed for admission, but you'll find that certain universities require a higher score than others. Your APS is important for your acceptance into many different higher education institutions.
Can I study nursing with 24 points? ›Please note that the minimum requirements for registration at the South African Nursing Council as a learner nurse is an A-level or a Senior Certificate. Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 24.
What is a children's nurse called? ›Pediatric nurses are registered nurses who specialize in caring for patients from birth through adolescence. They must have a deep knowledge of child growth and development as diseases and conditions in children often present and are treated differently than in adults.
Can you get 300 UCAS points? ›UCAS Tariff Points: 300 points required. (Minimum 200 from 2 A levels or equivalent, excluding general studies.) UCAS Tariff Points: 120 points required. (Minimum 80 from 2 A levels or equivalent, excluding general studies.)
How much is 28 UCAS points worth? ›Ucas points and your EPQ
An EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) is worth half an A-level: 28 Ucas points for an A*, 24 points for an A and so on. It can be a great way to boost your points.