Midwifery (pre-registration) (Taught)

On successful completion of this three-year programme, you will be eligible to register as a midwife on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Professional Register. Midwives offer care and support to birthing people, their partners, and their families throughout the pregnancy continuum, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care. Our midwifery programmes emphasise the importance of equality and diversity in providing high-quality care. We are committed to a truly inclusive curriculum that recognises and values differences in the broadest sense, ensuring that all our midwifery students feel valued and included.

The MSc Midwifery (pre-registration) programme is designed for graduates seeking a career in midwifery. Studying at master’s level, you will gain a solid foundation for a future in clinical work, research, education, management, leadership, or consultancy. Our curriculum, accredited by UNICEF Baby Friendly, achieved Gold Award status in February 2021, demonstrating our commitment to exceptional infant feeding education for student midwives.

You will:
• Learn to practice autonomously, preparing for a career as a registered midwife.
• Develop the skills to provide comprehensive care throughout the pregnancy continuum.
• Maintain a portfolio of personal and professional development (PDP).

The course meets the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council pre-registration midwifery standards and provides a broad, balanced experience in midwifery practice. It combines theory and practice-based modules each year. You will maintain a PDP portfolio and undergo assessments of clinical skills and medicine management. Midwifery practice proficiencies are assessed within clinical settings and recorded in the online MORA (Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement). Academic modules align with the NMC Pre-registration standards, preparing you to achieve clinical competencies and progress from a novice in the first year to an accountable practitioner by the end of year three.