Normally, applicants will hold a first degree or professional qualification which is recognised in the UK in a related health care subject. A first degree in a relevant subject for example BSc (Hons) Midwifery. **Other formally certified qualifications** Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be accepted. Applicants will be considered on other relevant evidence which may include for example documented evidence of recent CPD activity, innovative practice, practice leadership, service development, research projects and/or publications. Such evidence must be clearly described in any application. **Level of English language capability** Where English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 is required, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no individual element below 5.5. **Relevant work or work-related experience** Experience of working in a related setting is required. Please note there may be additional pre-requisites for some modules please see individual module descriptors. Applicants will be motivated and prepared to study independently and autonomously. They must be prepared to embrace the challenges of Masters level study in an online distance learning environment, have access to a reliable internet connection to support engagement and have sound IT skills. The programme is intellectually challenging and applicants should be prepared to actively contribute to discussion and debate; critically reflect upon own and others; practice and; explore and evaluate the evidence base underpinning their chosen course of study. **Use of Prior Credit (RPL): prior certificated credit or prior experiential credit may be used within the programme in the following ways:** Through the University's recognition of prior learning (RPL) process it may be possible for applicants to be exempt from some modules of the programme.

English language requirements