Master of Midwifery – financial support available

Why choose this course?

• The Master of Midwifery course is for qualified nurses (adult) who want to become midwives.
• Throughout the course students will have:
• A blended approach to learning using online platforms and face to face teaching
• Practice across midwifery skills in small groups with an expert facilitator
• Programme and Practice Reflection with the programme leader
• Protected self-directed study time
• Electronic practice assessment document
• Ongoing independent and transformational thinking experiences
• Blended learning and teaching, which includes e-learning with campus-based study to strengthen practice-based skills.
• Focus on normality and has modules which consider holistic approaches to care in partnership with women
• Core problem-solving skills for a career in midwifery such as independence, initiative, the ability to work with others, ability to research scientific literature, and application of critical enquiry
• Inclusive learning of the newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) competency with advanced knowledge when caring for mothers and their babies.
• An elective placement offering exciting opportunity to gain maternity-setting experience within the UK or globally
• The midwifery lecturing team who are committed to achieving UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Accreditation for their midwifery programmes
• Access to an active outstanding Midwifery Society. The group were commended for Society Committee of the Year in 2017.

Careers

• This course prepares you to become a registered midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You can choose to specialise in aspects of care, such as teenage pregnancy, parent education, infant feeding and bereavement support.
• Our graduate midwives secure employment within local NHS Trusts and many work in management, research and education positions.
• Students on this course consider further education at PhD level.

Scholarships and bursaries

The University of Hertfordshire offer a range of tuition fee discounts and non-repayable scholarships to support our postgraduate students. You can get funding for postgraduate study through studentships, loans, bursaries and grants – you might also get help from your employer.

Postgraduate events

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Whether you’re already set on undertaking a postgraduate degree, or you’re still deciding on your options, join us from 18 – 22 March between 16:00 – 18:00 at Let’s Talk Postgrad – our postgrad online Q&A event. Speak to our expert staff about your course of interest, our industry connections and work placement options as well as life as a postgrad student.

A postgraduate degree from the University of Hertfordshire opens existing career and personal development opportunities. We’ll help transform your ambitions into life-changing reality.

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