Course summary
On successful completion of this three-year programme, you will be eligible to register as a midwife on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Professional Register. Midwives offer care and support to birthing people, their partners, and their families throughout the pregnancy continuum, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care. Our midwifery programmes emphasise the importance of equality and diversity in providing high-quality care. We are committed to a truly inclusive curriculum that recognises and values differences in the broadest sense, ensuring that all our midwifery students feel valued and included. The MSc Midwifery (pre-registration) programme is designed for graduates seeking a career in midwifery. Studying at master’s level, you will gain a solid foundation for a future in clinical work, research, education, management, leadership, or consultancy. Our curriculum, accredited by UNICEF Baby Friendly, achieved Gold Award status in February 2021, demonstrating our commitment to exceptional infant feeding education for student midwives. You will: • Learn to practice autonomously, preparing for a career as a registered midwife. • Develop the skills to provide comprehensive care throughout the pregnancy continuum. • Maintain a portfolio of personal and professional development (PDP). The course meets the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council pre-registration midwifery standards and provides a broad, balanced experience in midwifery practice. It combines theory and practice-based modules each year. You will maintain a PDP portfolio and undergo assessments of clinical skills and medicine management. Midwifery practice proficiencies are assessed within clinical settings and recorded in the online MORA (Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement). Academic modules align with the NMC Pre-registration standards, preparing you to achieve clinical competencies and progress from a novice in the first year to an accountable practitioner by the end of year three.
Modules
Year one:
- Accountability, Autonomy and Professionalism 1
- Safe and Effective Care 1
- Universal Care 1
- Additional Care 1
- Promoting Excellence 1
- Reflective Practitioner 1
- Accountability, Autonomy and Professionalism 2
- Safe and Effective Care 2
- Universal Care 2
- Additional Care 2
- Promoting Excellence 2
- Reflective Practitioner 2
- Accountability, Autonomy and Professionalism 3
- Safe and Effective Care 3
- The Complex Midwifery Project
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a variety of methods designed to reflect real-world practice and measure your understanding, skills, and professional development throughout the course. These assessments include traditional exams, oral exams, essays, and presentations, as well as practical evaluations such as simulation clinical setting assessments. Additionally, you will develop a portfolio of personal and professional development (PDP), participate in workshops, and complete assignments such as blogs and media projects. Group assessments and reflective activities will also be part of your evaluation, ensuring a comprehensive approach to your learning and skills application.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
Entry requirements
- You will need an honours degree, normally at 2:1 or above, preferably in a related subject, though non-related degrees may be considered. - You must also have 5 GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above, including mathematics, English language, and science (no equivalents accepted). - Applicants should demonstrate good health and character, excellent communication skills, some experience working with the public, and an understanding of the midwife's varied and complex role.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Study awards include: Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship; University of Salford student loyalty discount; Country bursary scheme (for international students only).
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT