Study your Masters in Midwifery (MM) at Edinburgh Napier University. Apply now

At the School of Health and Social Care, we aim to make an enduring impact on health, care and society in Scotland and beyond.

Setting the standard in nursing, midwifery, and allied health education in Scotland with cutting-edge clinical training and strong healthcare partnerships across a range of disciplines.

We are proud of our top rankings and achievements:

• Edinburgh Napier is ranked the top modern university in Scotland (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026)
• We are a top 10 UK modern university for Midwifery (The Guardian University Guide 2026)
• We are a top 5 UK modern university for graduate prospects and entry standards (The Complete University Guide 2026)
• We are a top 10 UK modern university for Nursing (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

This three-year Master of Midwifery programme is subject to the ‘NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery programmes’.. This requires that 50% of programme learning is theoretical and 50% is practical. Theoretical content will be a hybrid delivery of both face to face teaching with some online sessions using a variety of student-centred interactive approaches.

The simulation and practice of clinical skills will take place face-to-face in our Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre prior to placement experiences. Clinical placements are undertaken with our Health Board partners in NHS Lothian, Forth Valley, Fife and Borders – all candidates should be aware that they may be placed in any of these areas. You also can organise a four-week elective clinical placement at home or abroad as part of your programme. 

Learn more about our new Master’s in Midwifery postgraduate course beginning September 2026