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Midwifery (Registered Midwife) at Kingston University - UCAS

Kingston University

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Midwifery (Registered Midwife) (Taught)

Course options

2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston University

  • We are No.1 in London and No.6 in the UK for Nursing and Midwifery in London (Guardian University Guide league table 2022).
  • We have a new dedicated midwifery simulation suite for you to practice your clinical skills.
  • You will be offered a wide range of clinical experience within local NHS Trusts and the surrounding community.
About this course This three-year masters course has been designed for graduates who would like to gain the knowledge, skills and values necessary to register as midwives on the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) professional register. At least 50 per cent of learning is practice-based. You will work with midwives in hospitals and the community, caring for women and birthing people, and their families through pregnancy and birth and providing postnatal care. You will be taught by experienced midwives, healthcare specialists and wider NHS experts. You will study a wide range of subjects that provide the scientific knowledge base for midwifery practice, such as maternal and neonatal physiology and care; health promotion and education; professional, ethical and legal issues; and research. You will be exposed to a variety of educational and practice settings and encouraged to view learning as a lifelong process. Reflection is emphasised throughout the course to enhance the integration of theory and practice. A satisfactory health declaration, including immunisations, and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check are required from accepted candidates before registration for the programme. Please apply via UCAS:
  • Course code 1A37
  • Institution code K84

Modules

Example modules: Bodies and Birth; Social and Political Context of Birth; Midwifery Profession and Practice; Midwifery Profession and Practice. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), presentations, clinical assessment and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Entry requirements

A degree at grade 2.2 or above. Health or science-related subjects preferred. GCSE at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017) in five subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Science equivalent qualification e.g. Functional/Key skills level 2 in numeracy and literacy; Level 2 Applied Science. Our selection process includes an interview, occupational health clearance and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring lists.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1

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.
Midwifery (Registered Midwife) at Kingston University - UCAS