Course Summary

**Reasons to choose Kingston University** - We are proud to be ranked number one in London and 6th in the UK for Nursing and Midwifery (Guardian University League Tables, 2022) - You will be taught by experienced midwives, healthcare specialists and wider NHS experts. - You will use well-equipped skills laboratories, clinical equipment, mannequins and teaching models designed for maternity care. **What will you study?** 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 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.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: - Bodies and Birth 1 - Social and Political Context of Birth 1 - Midwifery Profession and Practice 1A - Midwifery Profession and Practice 1B Year 2: - Bodies and Birth 2 - Social and Political Context of Birth 2 - Midwifery Profession and Practice 2A - Midwifery Profession and Practice 2B Year 3: - Bodies and Birth 3 - Social and Political Context of Birth 3 - Midwifery Profession and Practice 3A - Midwifery Profession and Practice 3B

Course Details – Assessment Method

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

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Nursing and Midwifery Council

How to Apply

26 January 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: 1A37

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


BSc Degree 2:2 or above

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

IELTS at 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other elements.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs.

Provider information

River House
53-57 High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ

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