Program Overview

Overview

The Midwifery 2nd Registration program at Oxford Brookes University is designed for NMC registered adult nurses who wish to transition into midwifery. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, enabling students to make a real difference in the lives of mothers and their children.

Course Details

Course Structure

The program consists of two years of full-time study, with a total of 24 months. The course is divided into two years, with the first year focusing on core universal midwifery care and the second year building on this knowledge to develop autonomy and leadership skills.

Learning and Teaching

The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, skills suite work, discussion, debate, and exploration of case studies. Students will also have the opportunity to learn from other healthcare students, developing teamwork skills and understanding of the roles of other healthcare professionals.

Assessment

Assessments include case studies, reflection in and on practice, observed structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), written assessments, and poster presentations. Grading of practice is a central feature of practice assessment, accounting for approximately 25% of the overall degree classification.

Study Modules

The program includes a range of compulsory modules, including:

• Public Health in Midwifery 2: Human Rights and Contexts of Care
• Anatomy and Physiology for Midwives
• Midwifery Practice 3: Childbirth Emergencies
• Women and Babies with Complex Needs
• Midwifery Practice 4: The Midwife as Clinician
• Philosophy for Midwifery Practice
• Midwifery Practice 5: Implementing Caseloading
• Midwifery Practice 6: Towards Autonomy
• Dissertation

Work Placements

Placements cover the whole of Oxfordshire, enabling students to practice midwifery in a variety of settings. Students will work in the Women's Centre based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, part of the Oxford University Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust. Half of the placements will be in the community, which may include a placement in one of three free-standing midwifery-led units.

Careers

The program prepares students for rewarding opportunities in midwifery care. Graduates will be eligible to apply for band 5 midwifery positions and begin their preceptorship year. Further specialisms include consultant midwifery, international midwifery, and clinical educator.

Entry Requirements

• 120 CATS credits at level 4
• Registration as a level 1 adult nurse (RN1 or RNA) on the NMC register
• The equivalent of 6 months' full-time relevant and current adult nursing practice in the past 18 months

Securing a place is subject to both a satisfactory DBS and an Occupational Health clearance.

Tuition Fees

• Home (UK) full-time: £9,535 (2025/26), £9,535 (2026/27)
• International full-time: £17,750 (2025/26), £18,250 (2026/27)

Additional Costs

• Placement costs: students will need to pay for travel to and from clinical practice placements throughout Oxfordshire
• Books and other learning resources: £50-£300
• Shoes for practice to be worn with clinical uniform: £30-£60
• Equipment (for example stethoscope and watch) and suitable non-clinical clothing for community placements: £60-£250