Program Overview

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MSc Midwifery

The MSc Midwifery is a taught programme for midwives running over two years from the date of first registration. This programme is for registered midwives only. The programme is purely academic and has no clinical component.

Course Outline

Students take 90 credits as follows:

• Year 1 (60 credits)
  • NU6005 Research Methods (10 credits)
  • NU6070 Practice Enhancement for Nursing and Midwifery (10 credits)
  • Elective modules (subject to availability) to the value of 40 credits
• Year 2
  • MH6014 Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (10 credits)
  • NU6151 Dissertation in Midwifery (20 credits)

Exit Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Studies

Upon successful completion and passing Year 1 modules to the value of 60 credits, students may exit the programme with a Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Studies.

Course Practicalities

The majority of modules are assessed by assignments. For some modules, there will be examinations or a student may be required to make a presentation. In Year 2, students undertake a research study and complete a dissertation. A supervisor will be provided to support this work.

Why Choose This Course

• An MSc Midwifery develops your skills to contribute to evidence-based maternity care.
• An MSc enhances career development into clinical, management, leadership, specialist midwife roles, advanced midwife practice, practice development, research, and education.
• With an MSc Midwifery, you can take on roles that influence maternity policies, improve clinical guidelines, and enhance perinatal care.

Skills and Careers Information

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Practise with greater insight of the research-base, ethical, socio-political, and professional underpinnings of midwifery and health care in Ireland
• Exercise enhanced personal and professional competence through accountability and autonomy in midwifery practice
• Demonstrate higher levels of judgment in the practice of midwifery through the generation of midwifery knowledge for innovative, research-based midwifery practice

Requirements

• Entry to Year 1 MSc (Midwifery): Applicants must have a minimum primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in Nursing or Midwifery or a qualification approved by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and hold professional registration as a midwife with the NMBI.
• Direct Entry to MSc (Midwifery) Year 2: Applicants must have successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery (NFQ, Level 9) or equivalent.

Fees and Costs

See the Postgraduate EU and Non-EU (International) Fee Schedule for the latest information.

How To Apply

1. Check dates: The UCC online application portal usually opens around mid-October.
2. Gather documents: Scanned copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded to the UCC online application portal.
3. Apply online: Apply online by clicking the application link. Note most of our courses have a non-refundable 50 application fee.