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Masters Midwifery in Wales

1 degree at 1 university in Wales.

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About Postgraduate Midwifery

In addition to child delivery, midwifery is a comprehensive area of healthcare that deals with pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, as well as the sexual and reproductive health of women throughout their lives. It is an immensely important field and one which requires a high level of training and experience to become qualified to work professionally in the UK.

There are many different types of postgraduate qualifications, including MSc, PGDip and PGCert; however, entry requirements typically include a 2:2 undergraduate degree in nursing or a related field, registration as a nurse with a relevant healthcare regulatory body and relevant clinical experience.

What to Expect

The master’s programme covers a range of topics, and you can expect to study for two years full-time, or three years on a part-time basis. The course will enable you to become a highly skilled, autonomous midwife, able to confidently support, advise and advocate for women, their partners and their families. Your studies will comprise of both theoretical study and hands-on training, and you’ll be fully supported by midwifery academics and practice educators throughout.

Accredited by institutions such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), postgraduate midwifery programmes ensure that graduates meet the highest standards of midwifery practice, in preparation for fulfilling careers as professional midwives, contributing to maternal and infant healthcare.