Master of Science [M.Sc] [Health Care Policy and Management] From University of Birmingham

This degree, taken over 21 months is only for registered nurses (adult) wishing to become a midwife.

This course prepares you for professional practice through role play and scenario-based learning, spending half your time in University and half on a placement, supported by a community midwife.

Successful completion of this course leads to the award of both an Honours degree and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a midwife, allowing you to practice as a professional midwife.

Why choose this course:

• Learn to care for women and their families during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, fulfilling the complete role of the midwife as expert in normal pregnancy and birth, as well as caring for women experiencing complications

• Study areas including normal childbearing processes, public health, promoting women's health, acute and emergency midwifery care

• Develop practical skills, under the supervision of a qualified midwife, as you care for women in normal pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. You will conduct at least 40 deliveries, under the supervision of your midwife mentor, by the time you complete the course

• Gain experience on medical wards, gynaecology wards, surgery, neonatal units, intensive care units, mental health wards, learning about the variety of healthcare team roles and the importance of cross-team working

• Benefit from a course that attracts full fee paying bursaries from the Local Education Training Board and guarantees you placement experience as part of your degree.