MSc Midwifery
Queen's University Belfast
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The MSc Midwifery programme will enable you to build on your existing skills as an adult nurse, and develop professional competency as a midwife. You will graduate with a Masters in Midwifery and you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Midwife. Midwifery is a rewarding, dynamic and highly skilled profession. This course will equip students with the knowledge, skills and attributes to deliver woman-centred, compassionate, safe and effective care. You ...Read more

The MSc Midwifery programme will enable you to build on your existing skills as an adult nurse, and develop professional competency as a midwife. You will graduate with a Masters in Midwifery and you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Midwife. Midwifery is a rewarding, dynamic and highly skilled profession. This course will equip students with the knowledge, skills and attributes to deliver woman-centred, compassionate, safe and effective care. You will have the opportunity to learn in our new state-of-the-art Simulation Centre and complete practice placements in a range of settings. This programme has been co-designed with all relevant stakeholders including maternity service users and carers, midwifery students and practice partners to ensure adequate preparation for midwifery practice on completion. The programme will ensure you meet all requirements for registration as a midwife on successful completion including systematic examination of the newborn.

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3/279
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24th
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sophie
09 Jan 26

Support services: I have availed of these as I had a baby who was born early and had a cardiac arrest. QUB have been so supportive putting education plans in place to help me..Read more

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Ellie
18 Dec 25

Worst - placement experience Best - feeling valued by lecturers even in a class of 100..Read more

Entry requirements

All applicants must hold a Bachelor (Honours) degree in Adult Nursing of 2.1 standard, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Applicants with a Bachelor (Honours) degree in Adult Nursing of 2.2 standard, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, may be considered in exceptional circumstances. All applicants must provide evidence of their registration as an adult nurse within the NMC. All applicants must have at least 6 months' post-registration experience as a nurse.

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£10,400 per year

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£10,400 per year

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Students from England

£10,400 per year

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Students from Scotland

£10,400 per year

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Students from Wales

£7,700 per year

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sophie
09 Jan 26
Nursing and Midwifery PhD
Support services: I have availed of these as I had a baby who was born early and had a cardiac arrest. QUB have been so supportive putting education plans in place to help me...
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Ellie
18 Dec 25
Midwifery
Worst - placement experience Best - feeling valued by lecturers even in a class of 100...
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Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast , Belfast

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