Course summary
Train as a midwife at Sheffield and learn how to provide excellent pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care to women, birthing individuals and their families. This MSc is also the first in the UK to include the Professional Midwifery Advocate post-qualification course. Course Description This master’s course will empower you to become a highly skilled, autonomous midwife. You will learn how to support, advise, and advocate for women, birthing individuals, their partners, and their families, by providing evidence-based care throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. The three-year programme is led by experienced midwives, healthcare professionals, and academics, who will introduce you to key topics and the latest research in midwifery - from public health to infant feeding - and support you in developing your practical skills. Alongside your studies on campus, you’ll spend half of your time on clinical placement in NHS Trusts across Barnsley, Chesterfield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. You’ll work a variety of shifts covering a 24/7 period to experience the diversity of maternity care services, in a range of settings, all under the guidance of a Practice Supervisor. We are the first university to embed the latest NHS continuity of care guidance into our placements. This means you will get to know the women and birthing individuals under your care, building a caseload of individuals and following them through their pregnancy and postpartum journey. The University of Sheffield course has a strong focus on leadership and professional development. We are currently the only university to fully integrate the Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) course into our teaching. This means that following successful registration as a midwife, you will be qualified for PMA roles that come with additional supervision, support and staff development responsibilities. In addition, our ‘Preparing to Prescribe’ training will give you the knowledge needed to pursue a non-medical prescribing qualification once you are registered as a midwife. Accreditation This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It will give you the knowledge, skills and experience you need to join the NMC register and practise as a midwife. It also qualifies you to work as a Professional Midwifery Advocate. The content of this course meets the UNICEF-UK Baby Friendly Initiative Standards. Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
Modules
Please see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2022/midwifery-registration-midwife-msc#modules
How to apply
International applicants
This course does not accept international students.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a related subject. A minimum grade of 4/C in GCSE English Language and Science is also required. We may also consider your application if you do not meet the standard academic requirements but have relevant professional experience and good academic potential. This course does not accept international students. **Health clearance** All new students must obtain occupational health clearance, which may require an individual assessment. This is to ensure that you meet the fitness to practice standards detailed on the Higher Education Occupational Practitioners (HEOPS) guidance. We offer support to students with additional needs, for example, through the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service or Student Support Services. You can find out more about the network of support services we provide. A very small number of conditions might, on health and safety grounds, affect your registration with the appropriate regulatory body and your ability to practise in certain clinical situations. If you're offered a place, you'll need to comply with the Department of Health and Social Care mandatory immunisation requirements. You should have at least two Covid vaccinations to protect yourself and vulnerable people in your placement areas. This course does not accept international students.
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
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN