Midwifery

    Midwifery

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 17,090 / Year
    Next IntakeJanuary 1, 2024
    Midwifery

    About

    A two year pre registration postgraduate programme for adult nurses registered with the NMC
    Overview

    Applications are invited from adult nurses working in the following Health Boards for the two year PG DIP/MM short programme in midwifery due to commence in January 2023:

    • Highlands
    • Shetland
    • Dumfries & Galloway
    • Lanarkshire
    • Orkney
    • Western Isles
    • Fife
    • Ayrshire and Arran
    • Tayside
    • Lothian

    The above Boards have indicated interest in supporting at least one student, but applicants should be aware that final numbers and places have not yet been confirmed in each location. The programme is funded by the Scottish Government and students will be paid a band 5 wage whilst studying.

    Only adult nurses currently working in the above Boards are eligible to apply and will be placed for practice experience in their current employing Board.

    Highlands Health Board is willing to consider applications from nurses elsewhere in Scotland who are willing to relocate to the Highland's for the duration of the programme and for two years post qualification.

    Please contact the Head of Midwifery in the Highlands if you would like to discuss this opportunity.

     
    Equip yourself with the requisite knowledge of evidence-based midwifery practice and skills.

    Midwives provide skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate care to women, newborn infants and their families. They work across the continuum of pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, labour, birth, postpartum and the early weeks of a newborn infant's life. To meet these needs our programme reflects a dynamic, student-centred approach to learning, teaching and assessment. 

    Our shortened masters in midwifery is subject to the â€کNMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery programmes'. This requires that 50% of programme learning is theoretical and 50% is practical. 

    It aims to prepare you for practice as an accountable and autonomous midwife with a focus on:

    • mastery of the knowledge and skills required to provide safe and effective midwifery care to women and their families.
    • the interpersonal and cultural competence required for effective and collaborative working.
    • developing self-capability in a midwifery leadership context, particularly in relation to quality, safety, and efficacy.
    • demonstrating commitment to ongoing research, audit and service evaluation to enhance professional learning, policy, and practice.

    Modules:

    Year 1

    • Midwifery Practice: Art and Science
    • Examination and Care of the Newborn
    • Complex Care of Women and Newborn Infants
    • Practice Learning: Part 1

    Year 2

    • Evaluating Midwifery Practice Project
    • Management of Obstetric Emergencies and Midwifery Care
    • Midwifery Practice, Leadership and Personalised Care
    • Practice Learning Part 2


    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Postgraduate

    Students will be eligible to apply if they have gained a Bachelor degree with C+, GPA of 2.5/4.0 or Good or better

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 56
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career

    Over the next decade the Scottish Government plans to implement a new strategy which will re-shape maternity services in Scotland. This programme will enable you to be a part of this dynamic and exciting change and contribute to improving the care and experiences of women and their families across Scotland.

    It is anticipated that you will remain in your seconding health board to take up a post as a registered midwife.

     

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    How to use the online application form

    Here’s some key information about the application form to keep in mind while you're completing it:

    • You don't need to complete your application in one session - you can save it and return to it later. You'll get an email with a link to continue your application
    • When you've completed a page, click on the proceed button at the base of the form
    • If you need to return to a previous page, click on the save button first
    • If you need to exit at any point, save your progress by clicking on the save button
    • Save your progress regularly, as the form will time out if there has been no activity on the page for four hours. You'll then be asked to re-enter your log in details to continue with your application
    • Refer to the help text at each section of the application if you need guidance about a particular section of the process.
    What to expect 

    We will typically be in touch within five days of your application submission. Here's what will happen once you have submitted your application:

    1. Application review

    When we receive your application we will: 

    • Check your qualifications against the minimum entry criteria
    • Check your references, once they've been submitted
    • Review your personal statement 
    • Check your evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable.

    If you want to find out what we'll be looking for in your personal statement, find out here. 

    2. Extra information

    For some courses, you need to provide examples of your work or attend an interview. If this is the case, we’ll get in touch to arrange this with you. You can find out if this applies to your course on the course page on our website.

    3. Application outcome

     We’ll let you know the outcome of your application by email. There are three possible outcomes:

    • Unconditional (meaning we don't need anything else from you) 
    • Conditional (meaning you'll need to provide us with some more information)
    • Unsuccessful.

    4. Your response 

    You can accept your offer by emailing [email protected]. If your offer is conditional and you need to submit any extra information, like your degree certificate or a reference, you should do this as soon as possible.

    Interviews and Portfolios

    Some of our postgraduate courses require you to attend an interview, or submit extra information or examples of your work. If this is the case, someone will be in touch to arrange this with you. You can find out if this applies to your course on the relevant course page on the website.

    Here are some of examples of courses which require an interview:

    • MSc Creative Advertising 
    • MSc Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology 
    • MSc Data Science 

    Interview formats will vary by course, and can range from group interviews and discussions to a quick chat one-on-one with your programme leader. You will be given this information by email.

    Here are some examples of courses which require a portfolio or additional work: 

    • MA Creative Writing 
    • MA Motion Graphics
    • MFA Advanced Film Practice 

    What you are asked to present and in what format will vary by course. You might be asked to submit your work digitally, or in some cases you will be asked to bring a portfolio with you to an interview. You will be given this information by email.

    If you're an international student...

    If you're not in the country, Skype interviews can often be arranged by email after you have received your invitation. 

    Midwifery
    Edinburgh Napier University
    Edinburgh Napier University
    United Kingdom

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