MSc Midwifery (Shortened Programme)
MSc
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Suitable for applications.
Learning and assessment
This programme provides an opportunity for you to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the NMC (2023) Standards of Proficiency for Midwives.
You will be supported to develop enhanced leadership qualities, advocacy skills and research skills, through a spiralled curriculum, enabling you to become a change agent of the future.
Our vibrant and inclusive learning community will support you as you journey towards a career in midwifery, with the ability to make a positive difference in the midwifery world.
You will have the opportunity to study alongside the 3-year pre-registration BSc (Hons) Midwifery and MSc Midwifery programmes.
Learning and teaching strategy
This is a blended learning programme, consisting of:
- 80% online study
- 20% face-to-face on-campus study
Over the 2-year course of the programme, you will be supported to meet the NMC requirement of 1800 theoretical hours.
Learning and teaching will be facilitated through blended learning methods to provide a flexible and interactive student learning experience.
Our inclusive teaching and learning environment is designed to suit diverse learning needs and includes:
- digital technologies
- clinical skills simulation
- case studies
- workshops
- online discussion groups
- lectures
- seminars
- independent and directed study
Clinical placements
Over the 2-year course of the programme, you will be supported to meet the NMC requirement of 1800 clinical hours in practice. You'll have a planned 25 weeks of placement each year to meet the required 1800 clinical hours.
You will work alongside clinical practice supervisors to achieve your proficiencies and will be allocated a practice assessor and academic assessor to assess your progression through each stage of the programme.
Assessments
The assessment strategy is designed to support you with a diverse range of learning needs.
There is a variety of assessment methods to suit different student learning styles, including:
- visual presentations
- OSCEs
- VIVAs
- written assignments and examinations
- e-portfolio of learning
- MCQs
Study support
You will be supported to achieve your potential through the excellent academic and pastoral support of our staff who are passionate about their roles as educators.
Our timetable is designed to support you to succeed in your studies and plan to meet the demands of academic work, clinical placements, home life, caring responsibilities and social lives which are all important for wellbeing.
Research
You will be supported in your learning by staff who are research active and research informed in their teaching.
The Faculty of Health Studies has developed close links with the DHEZ and Wolfson CAHR which enables research development and innovation opportunities.
The Born in Bradford study has close links with the University and our placement providers which adds additional local research focus for our students.