Study MSc - Midwifery (Pre-Registration) at University of Cumbria in the UK, Institute of Health

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MSc Midwifery (Pre-registration) course aims to prepare you for the complex, demanding, and rewarding area of midwifery. Become an advocate for birthing parents and newborn infants and collaborate with the wider health team to ensure a safe and successful journey. You'll build on your undergraduate experience and become a fully qualified midwife in three years. Upon successful graduation, you'll be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a qualified midwife.To gain vital real-world experience, 50% of your course is spent on placement. Placement experience provides opportunities for you to experience pregnancy and childbearing over the full continuum and includes shorter spoke placements offering a variety of experience in areas such as special care baby units, theatres and strengthening family teams. This course will allow you to obtain sought-after postgraduate credentials, with a NHS Band 5 prospective starting salary (£28,407 - £34,581 for 2023/24).

Which department am I in?

Institute of Health

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,800.00 (US$ 22,987) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Carlisle - Fusehill Street

Fusehill Street,

Carlisle,

Cumbria,

CA1 2HH, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,800.00 (US$ 22,987) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Carlisle - Fusehill Street

Fusehill Street,

Carlisle,

Cumbria,

CA1 2HH, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants with 2:1 or higher in a relevant subject such as Nursing will be considered. Plus minimum of GCSEs with grade C or grade 4, to include English Language, Mathematics, and Biology or Combined Science. Level 2 equivalencies are accepted. However, we are unable to accept Access to HE modules in lieu of GCSEs.

Students with equivalent experience/qualifications in a field relevant to the proposed study area may be considered.

As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers. Please note that Professional Bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) have certain requirements regarding health and character status of applicants and their ability to meet the required core professional competencies and to practise safely without direct supervision.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.