Taught course

Midwifery

Institution
Robert Gordon University · School of Health
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

  • Applicants normally hold a first degree or honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant subject.
  • Applicants must also have Higher/A Level in a science subject. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is recommended at grade C and National 5/GSCE Maths at grade C/5.

This course is currently accepting applications from students from the UK only.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and compassionate care required throughout pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, labour and birth, postpartum and the early stages of a newborn infants’ life. The MSc* will acknowledge your key graduate attributes and transferable skills and build on these so you can confidently deliver effective care.

You will develop key skills to provide universal care for all women, their families and newborns as well as additional care for those women and infants with complications. Furthermore, you will develop midwifery knowledge with emphasis on leadership, management, education, research with critical thinking and promote role modelling in midwifery.

The course is closely integrated with BSc Midwifery students as you complete shared modules which are assessed at postgraduate level.

Information for international students

All applicants whose first language is not English are required to have an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of 7.0 with a score of 7.0 in all elements apart from writing where minimum score is 6.5. Appropriate equivalents will be considered.

We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more:

https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements

Fees and funding

UK students
£1,820 - £18,500

You may qualify for a scholarship or financial award: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/funding-scholarships

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Student Admissions Service
Email
admissions@rgu.ac.uk