Course summary
This course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and compassionate care required throughout pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, labour and birth, postpartum and the early stages of a newborn infants’ life. The MSc* will acknowledge your key graduate attributes and transferable skills and build on these so you can confidently deliver effective care. You will develop key skills to provide universal care for all women, their families and newborns as well as additional care for those women and infants with complications. Furthermore, you will develop midwifery knowledge with emphasis on leadership, management, education, research with critical thinking and promote role modelling in midwifery. The course is closely integrated with BSc Midwifery students as you complete shared modules which are assessed at postgraduate level. *Subject to validation
Assessment method
A range of assessments will assess knowledge and understanding, including essays, Scottish Midwifery Practice Assessment Documentation, examinations, portfolios and practical assessments.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B721
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, we cannot consider international applicants to this course
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants normally hold a first degree or honours degree honours degree, or its equivalent, in relevant subject. Applicants must also have Higher/A Level Biology or Human Biology at grade C and National 5/GSCE Maths at grade C/4. Applicants will be expected to submit a personal statement supporting their reasons to study Midwifery with explanation of what they have done to find out about the profession and any transferable skills. Successful statements will be shortlisted for interview.
Unistats information
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £18500 | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
The cost of books that you may wish to purchase.
Costs associated with your placement/study abroad
Accommodation and Living costs
Printing
£15 for specialist clothing -for clinical skills teaching
Provider information
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB