ObjectivesFacilitate the development of innovative leaders in the midwifery profession who will make a substantial contribution to the development of practice Provide theoretical and research modules based firmly on advanced study of practices and challenges which the individual Midwife faces in clinical practice Develop inter-professional learning and the exchange of ideas that will enhance student learning across both professional and specific practice boundaries.
Entry requirements-Hold a professional midwifery qualification with evidence of current registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council -Employed in the UK as a midwife with employer willing to provide a clinical mentor during the course Either -An Honours degree (2.2 minimum) in a degree relevant to midwifery and awarded by a British university. OR -Portfolio evidence which demonstrates expertise through publication, change management and/or leadership in midwifery and successful study at Level Three at a British university.
Academic titleMSc/PGDip/PGCert Midwifery Practice
Course descriptionProgramme
Students studying this programme can expect to study from a range of modules including:
-Research Designs in Health
-Midwifery Theory and Practice
-Dissertation.
Midwives also choose to study option modules up to the value of 60 credits from a range available within the Faculty, some of which can be at Level 3.
Teaching/assessment
There are no examinations. Continuous assessment is by clinical learning outcomes, assignments, seminars, presentations and case studies.