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MSc - Master of Science
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-26
2 Years
Thrive in an in-demand industry with the skills to ensure that childbirth happens in a safe and positive environment. Studying in Birmingham's award-winning Medical School, you'll benefit from interprofessional learning opportunities across the programme. Our course has been developed to help relieve the shortages in the workforce and in partnership with practice partners, service users and advocacy groups to bring a personalised learning environment. The unique features of the course include a virtual case load. This develops your midwifery skills including relationship-based holistic care and planning and accurate clinical assessment, whilst giving high-quality decision-making within a safe learning environment. Engage with our research centres including Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research and The Centre for Global Women’s Health Work alongside experienced academics, researchers, clinical midwives, and experts in their fields exploring issues to women, their families and newborns Our maternal and neonatal simulation facilities will allow you to develop your clinical skills in a safe environment before using them in practice Our close links with placement partners ensures you will be supported and exposed to a range of specialist placements tailored to your needs
Students are required to hold one of the following qualifications: a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (adult field), normally with 2:1 Honours or above, or a Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing subject, normally with 2:1 Honours or above, plus a certified qualification in adult nursing (Postgraduate Diploma, Pre-Registration Diploma, or equivalent). In addition, all students must have GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature and Mathematics (or equivalent), evidence of recent academic study within the last five years, a minimum of 12 months of clinical experience as an adult nurse, and a live/current registration with the NMC in the UK with the ability to meet the requirements for NMC revalidation as an adult nurse for the duration of the programme. Students must also provide a self-declaration of health and character, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service and occupational health assessment/BBV clearance, access to IT and digital literacy to enable engagement with the programme, and a suitable reference supporting claims made in their personal statement, including an academic reference.
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The University of Birmingham's School of Nursing and Midwifery have NHS England funded places on the MSc Midwifery programme. These places cover tuition fees and a mid-point band 5 salary.
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