Midwifery  MSc / Postgrad Diploma

Overview

This course enables you to deepen your understanding of the context of childbirth and current issues in midwifery practice. There is an emphasis on exploration of theory, research, research appraisal and critical use of evidence to question and inform practice. It supports the development, evaluation and implementation of evidence-based practice and policy.

It enables and encourages critical thinking, the application of advanced skills, information and knowledge management for the promotion of health and wellbeing of childbearing women and their families.

Who is the course for?

You should be a qualified midwife with a minimum of one year's experience.

Why study Midwifery at City?

  • Increase the depth and breadth of your knowledge of midwifery practice and policy and consolidate skills in critical appraisal, strategic planning and evaluation.
  • Benefit from a flexible course which enables you to address your specific development needs.
  • Learn on course modules which are updated in response to the latest research and influential government reports and policies.
  • Progress your career by gaining qualifications for posts that involve staff leadership, practice development and policy formulation.
  • Enhance your skills in working within a multi-professional team.

Course Fees:

  • Full-time EU: £7,500 (2012/13)
  • Part-time EU: £3,750 (2012/13)
  • Full-time Non EU: £14,500 (2012/13)
  • Part-time Non EU: £7,250 (2012/13)

Start Date:

Two intakes each year – September and January

How to Apply

Entry Requirements

  • Preferably a relevant upper second class honours degree or equivalent
  • You may be considered if you do not hold a relevant fi rst degree, but will be required to: - Successfully complete a research module at level three, prior to commencing Masters level study. (Up to 30 level three credits may be used towards accumulation of credits for the Masters award).
  • Write an admission essay
  • Present a portfolio of evidence which reflects capability at L3/M level.

Other Suitable Qualifications

  • Preferably a relevant upper second class honours degree or equivalent
  • You may be considered if you do not hold a relevant first degree, but will be required to:
  • Successfully complete a research module at level three, prior to commencing Masters level study. (Up to 30 level three credits may be used towards accumulation of credits for the Masters award).
  • Write an admission essay
  • Present a portfolio of evidence which reflects capability at L3/M level.

English Requirements

For those students whose first language is not English, one of the following qualifications is also required:

  • IELTS: 7.0
  • TOEFL (internetbased): 107.

Visa Requirements

The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:

  • Students on courses of more than 6 months
  • Students on courses of less than 6 months
  • Students on a pre-sessional English Language course

For more information see our main Visa page.

When and Where

Start Date:
Two intakes each year – September and January
Duration:
Full time: one year, plus the dissertation can take up to one further year to complete. Part time: up to fi ve years – the length of the course will depend on the number of modules you select each term

Course Content

The course gives students an understanding of the multi-professionalism of maternity care, and encourages learning alongside other professional groups.

A wide range of modules offers you flexibility where you can select a combination of modules to meet your development needs and specialise in areas of interest. You may also study individual modules within the course for CPD. 

Course Structure

The range of modules offers great flexibility, so you can also select combinations of modules geared towards specialised areas of interest such as management or public health. You may be able to select further modules from our CPD portfolio.

Core modules:

  • Midwifery knowledge: theory, context and practice
  • Research methods
  • Managing risks in midwifery

Optional modules:

  • Evidence-based practice in health and social care
  • Health promotion
  • Challenges in clinical leadership
  • Ethics and law of genetics and health
  • Qualitative research
  • Research design and statistics
  • Psychology at work
  • Work-based learning

When you have successfully completed the modules plus a dissertation you will qualify for a full Masters degree and be awarded an MSc in Midwifery. If you complete the modules without the dissertation you will be eligible for a postgraduate diploma in Midwifery.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching and learning strategies includes lecture sessions, workshops, self directed learning, small group activities as well as discussions and debates. 

Modules are assessed through a combination of group work, written coursework and OSCE examination. All assessments must be focused on issues in midwifery practice, management, research or education.

Fees

  • Full-time EU: £7,500 (2012/13)
  • Part-time EU: £3,750 (2012/13)
  • Full-time Non EU: £14,500 (2012/13)
  • Part-time Non EU: £7,250 (2012/13)

Funding

For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.

Placements

A work placement is not required for the MSc Midwifery. If you choose clinical modules you must be registered with the NMC and be working clinically within a healthcare setting.

Career Prospects

The course will increase the depth and breadth of your knowledge of midwifery practice and policy and consolidate such skills as critical appraisal, strategic planning and evaluation.      It will provide you with a foundation for undertaking posts that involve staff leadership, practice development and policy formulation. In addition, it sets the basis for further development at Doctorate/PhD level.

About the School and Department

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Further Information

Admissions (CPD & postgraduate)

School of Health Sciences
City University London
Health Building, Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
United Kingdom

T: +44 (0)20 7040 5828
F: +44 (0)20 7040 5808

E: healthpostgrad@city.ac.uk