Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a related subject.

A minimum grade of 4/C in GCSE Maths, English Language and Science is also required.

This course does not accept international students.

English language requirements

4/C in GCSE Maths.

Other English language qualifications we accept

Health clearance

If you are infected with hepatitis C or HIV, or if you have a disability, medical condition or learning difficulty, including dyslexia, you must disclose this on your UCAS form. All potential students with significant support needs will be individually assessed to ensure that the University is able to support them on the course.

All new students will undergo health screenings known as an Occupational Health Check, which may require an individual assessment. This is to ensure that you meet the fitness to practise standards detailed on the Higher Education Occupational Practitioners (HEOPS) guidance and is in accordance with the Department of Health National Guidelines.

Occupational Health Checks

We offer support to students with additional needs, for example, through the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service or Student Support Services. You can find out more about the network of support services we provide. A very small number of conditions might, on health and safety grounds, affect your registration with the appropriate regulatory body and your ability to practise in certain clinical situations.

Disclosure and Barring Service

All applicants are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure check.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

Interview

Applicants that are successful in our initial shortlisting process will be invited to an interview.

You'll be able to choose from one of the following interview days in 2025:

Tuesday 28 January
Thursday 27 February
Monday 24 March
Thursday 24 April
Tuesday 20 May

If you are unable to attend one of these interview dates, or you apply later on in the year, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview at a suitable time.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Train as a midwife at Sheffield and learn how to provide excellent pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care to women, birthing individuals and their families. This MSc is also the first in the UK to include the Professional Midwifery Advocate post-qualification course.

Course description

This master’s course will empower you to become a highly skilled, autonomous midwife. You will learn how to support, advise, and advocate for women, birthing individuals, their partners, and their families, by providing evidence-based care throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.

The three-year programme is led by experienced midwives, healthcare professionals, and academics, who will introduce you to key topics and the latest research in midwifery - from public health to infant feeding - and support you in developing your practical skills.

Alongside your studies on campus, you’ll spend half of your time on clinical placement in NHS Trusts across Barnsley, Chesterfield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. You’ll work a variety of shifts covering a 24/7 period to experience the diversity of maternity care services, in a range of settings, all under the guidance of a Practice Supervisor.

We are the first university to embed the latest NHS continuity of care guidance into our placements. This means you will get to know the women and birthing individuals under your care, building a caseload of individuals and following them through their pregnancy and postpartum journey.

The University of Sheffield course has a strong focus on leadership and professional development. We are currently the only university to fully integrate the Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) course into our teaching. This means that following successful registration as a midwife, you will be qualified for PMA roles that come with additional supervision, support and staff development responsibilities.

In addition, our ‘Preparing to Prescribe’ training will give you the knowledge needed to pursue a non-medical prescribing qualification once you are registered as a midwife.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It will give you the knowledge, skills and experience you need to join the NMC register and practise as a midwife. It also qualifies you to work as a Professional Midwifery Advocate.

The content of this course meets the UNICEF-UK Baby Friendly Initiative Standards.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses