MSc Midwifery

Program Overview

The MSc Midwifery program at the University of the West of Scotland is a three-year, practice-oriented program that equips graduates with advanced clinical skills, research knowledge, and leadership abilities. Graduates are highly sought after and have a wide range of career pathways, including midwifery practice, management, education, and research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This innovative three-year MSc Midwifery program aims to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to become highly educated midwives with the potential to lead in management, research, education, and consultancy roles. The program emphasizes shaping the future of maternity services for women, newborns, and their families.

Outline:

Course Content:

• The program comprises 50% practice and 50% theory.
• Practice placements are available across various health boards in Scotland, including NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Highland, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
• At least one placement is offered outside the acute maternity sector in a community midwifery unit.
• The program provides opportunities to:
• Embrace new challenges that shape the future of maternity services.
• Develop advanced clinical skills and decision-making abilities.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest research and evidence-based practices.
• Enhance leadership and communication skills.
• Contribute to the development of midwifery practice and policy.

Course Structure:

• The program is delivered over three years, with each year divided into two semesters.
• Each semester typically includes a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and independent study.
• Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and actively participate in learning activities.

Assessment:

• The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:
• Written assignments (essays, reports, case studies)
• Presentations
• Examinations (written and practical)
• Clinical skills assessments
• Reflective journals
• The specific assessment methods and criteria may vary depending on the module.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified midwives, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• The teaching staff are committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience and supporting their academic and professional development.
• The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Interactive lectures
• Small group discussions
• Problem-based learning
• Simulation exercises
• Clinical placements
• Students are encouraged to actively participate in their learning and take ownership of their education.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program are highly sought after nationally and internationally.
• 100% of recent graduates have secured employment as Registered Midwives within three months of graduation.
• Potential career pathways include:
• Midwifery practice in acute and community settings
• Independent midwifery practice
• Midwifery within the armed forces
• Voluntary service
• Public health and sexual health
• Management and leadership roles in midwifery
• Project management and leadership
• Consultant Midwife
• Education
• Research
• Post-doctoral studies

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), enabling graduates to register as Registered Midwives with the NMC.
• Students have access to excellent facilities, including the new ultra-modern campus in Lanarkshire, which is equipped with the latest innovative and collaborative nursing and midwifery technologies.

Scottish: £1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS ) All other UK & Republic of Ireland: £9,250 per year of study Channel Islands & Isle of Man: £9,250 per year of study International (all other EU plus Non-EU): £18,000 per year of study