Midwifery Studies MSc
3 Year Full Time | January Start
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Midwifery Studies MSc
Overview
Please note: This course is Subject to Validation. The first intake for this course is January 2027, click the apply now button to register your interest and be notified when applications open.
This course has specific application deadlines please visit our deadlines page for details.
Become a compassionate midwife committed to ensuring women have a safe and life-enhancing experience during their maternity care.
This three-year masters combines hands-on clinical practice with advanced academic study, linking core midwifery principles with preparation for modern practice. You'll study anatomy, physiology, public health and midwifery care from pregnancy through to postnatal, working with realistic simulators in our Clinical Skills Centre and applying your skills in NHS placements.
This Midwifery course is currently undergoing updates and is subject to Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) reaccreditation. The revised course is being developed in alignment with NMC Standards of Proficiency for Midwifery 2019 standards, so please note that module details may be subject to change pending final approval.
From year one, you'll work alongside experienced midwives providing care to women and families.
Your learning will be assessed through a combination of exams, presentations, case studies and practice portfolios, culminating in a leadership placement and 10,000-word research project in your final year.
Successful completion of this course prepares you to register as a midwife in the UK and pursue careers in clinical practice, specialist roles, education or research.
Get a £5,000 NHS Training Grant during your studies. Subject to eligibility. Find out more on the NHS BSA website.
Entry Requirements 2026/27
Standard Entry
Applicants should normally have:
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree.
Applicants should have a GCSE grade 4 (grade C) or above in Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject, prior to submitting their application.
Additional Requirements:
Applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory Occupational Health clearance. Applicants must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's suitability for registration requirements.
International qualifications:
If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English language requirements:
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with at least 6.5 in the written section and at least 7.0 in the reading, listening and speaking sections or Occupational English Test (OET) with at least a grade B (350 to 440) in reading, listening and speaking, and at least a grade C+ (300 to 340) in writing.
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
For further admissions guidance and requirements, please visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/admissionsguidance Please review this information before submitting your application.
Fees and Funding 2026/27 Entry
Full UK Fee: £9,790
Tuition fees in the academic year 2027/28* will be £10,050. Fees are set in line with the UK Government's tuition fee cap. The University may increase fees in subsequent years in line with any changes to the tuition fee cap. Increases will be linked to inflation. For example, increases may be linked to RPIX (Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments) Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect. Student fee loans rise in line with the tuition fees cap.
*if your course is longer than one year
Full International Fee: £19,850
This is the tuition fee for your first year of study. You should expect to pay tuition fees for every year of study. The University may increase fees in the second and subsequent years of your course at our discretion in line with any inflationary or other uplift. Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect.
Scholarships and Discounts
ADDITIONAL COSTS
There are no Additional Costs
Look out for module specifics coming soon. Please keep checking this webpage for information.
Year One
Build foundations in anatomy, physiology and public health whilst developing universal care skills. Begin supervised clinical placements experiencing pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. Assessments may include exams and presentations.
Year Two
Study complex childbirth scenarios, pathophysiology and emergency management through simulation. Develop additional care skills in labour ward placements. Complete OSCE assessments whilst proposing your research project.
Year Three
Be the lead midwife for a small group of women, supporting them from pregnancy through birth to postnatal care. Embark on leadership and specialist placements and finalise your studies with a 10,000-word research dissertation demonstrating full NMC proficiencies.
Why Study Midwifery at Northumbria?
- Advanced Clinical Skills Training - Train using realistic SimMom and SimNewB simulators, rehearsing emergency scenarios in our Clinical Skills Centre before applying them in placements.
- Real Continuity of Care Experience - Provide ‘continuity of care’ throughout women's pregnancy journeys, building meaningful relationships whilst developing autonomous practice under supervision.
- Masters-Level Research Capabilities - Develop research skills with a final-year dissertation, preparing you for specialist roles, leadership positions and doctoral study.
- Partnership with Local NHS Trusts - Learn through partnerships with regional NHS Trusts, accessing diverse placements from community midwifery teams to specialist neonatal units.
Careers & Employability
We aim to prepare you as a registered midwife, ready to make a difference across hospital and community settings. Your masters-level qualification opens doors to leadership opportunities, specialist areas including perinatal mental health, and roles in education or policy.
The course equips you for advanced practice areas, such as non-medical prescribing and newborn physical examination. In year three, you can choose elective placements that match your career interests and explore the areas of midwifery that inspire you.
Our Graduate Futures team supports your transition through CV development and interview preparation. Career paths include community midwifery, birth centre roles, consultant positions, research and teaching.
Staff Expertise
You’ll be taught by registered midwives who combine clinical backgrounds in NHS practice with midwifery research. Our team bring expertise in perinatal mental health, public health, maternity service transformation and clinical leadership, informing teaching with real-world experience and current practice developments.
Facilities
You’ll study at Coach Lane Campus, home to our Clinical Skills Centre, where you will have the opportunity to use SimMom birthing simulators and SimNewB infant mannequins, as well as practice cannulation, suturing and newborn examination in realistic clinical environments before taking your skills into placements. You will also have access to web-based platforms for clinical numeracy and medicines management assessments.
Our 24/7 Hub for study and group work offers a flexible workspace, whilst the University Library provides specialist midwifery resources and electronic journals. Blackboard Ultra contains lecture materials, interactive activities and your electronic practice portfolio where you’ll record your clinical achievements throughout placements with supervisors and assessors.
All information is accurate at the time of sharing.
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