Program Overview

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Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery Program

The Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery program is designed to train students to care for women, people assigned female at birth, and newborns. The program focuses on the joys of birth and patients' reproductive and primary care needs, from family planning and routine screenings.

Program Overview

The program is mostly online with some in-person requirements on the CU Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO. The average time to complete the program is 2.5 years, which is equivalent to 7 semesters.

Exam Preparation

Upon completion of the program, students can sit for the Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) exam.

Clinical Placements

The program offers guaranteed clinical placements for Denver- and Aurora-based students at midwifery clinics. Students will work alongside faculty who will mentor and guide them through the experience.

Faculty

The program has expert faculty dedicated to student success, with many recognized locally and nationally for their excellence in nursing, education, and research.

Rural Midwifery Track Scholarship

The program offers a Rural Midwifery Track scholarship to students who commit to treating patients in rural areas, covering full in-state tuition and fees for awardees.

Program Details

• The program includes 720 clinical hours in a healthcare setting.
• Students will have 43 classroom-based credit hours to learn advanced concepts related to midwifery.
• Classes include foundations of midwifery care and care of childbearing families.

Program Outcomes

The program aims to equip students with the following skills and knowledge:

1. Demonstrate the ability to translate theory and evidence into a holistic healthcare approach for individuals and populations.
2. Demonstrate the ability to provide and coordinate person-centered nursing care when working with patients and families within or across populations and settings.
3. Implement interdisciplinary strategies to improve population health outcomes and promote health fairness for all patients, families, and communities through collaborative partnerships.
4. Disseminate nursing scholarship to improve health and transform healthcare.
5. Integrate quality and safety evidence to promote system effectiveness and individual performance.
6. Cultivate interprofessional teams that enhance healthcare experiences and outcomes for patients, families, communities, and partnerships.
7. Lead within complex systems to provide quality and cost-effective healthcare to improve health and reduce disparities among varied populations.
8. Integrate informatics processes and technologies to manage and improve the delivery of safe, quality, and efficient healthcare services.
9. Cultivate the future identity and ideals of the nursing profession.
10. Demonstrate leadership skills that support organizational resilience as well as personal and professional well-being.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the program, students can:

• Provide care in both in-patient and outpatient settings
• Attend to a patient's reproductive health needs
• Meet patients where they are
• Educate patients about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum needs Students can work in various settings, including:
• Hospitals
• Birth centers
• Private practices

Tuition and Fees

The estimated total tuition for the program is:

• $47,259 for Colorado residents
• $47,259 for eligible western state residents
• $76,582 for non-residents Additional expenses include:
  • Matriculation fee: $140 (one-time)
  • Other fees: $349 per term (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  • Books and supplies: $2,000 (total for the program)
  • CU health insurance: $2,742 (Fall), $3,838 (Spring), $1,095 (Summer) per term

Admission Requirements

Students must check the requirements, which include:

• Understanding the admissions requirements
• Submitting an application through NursingCAS

Deadline

The application deadlines are:

• Spring 2027: January 15, 2026 (application opens), July 1, 2026 (priority deadline), TBA (extended deadline)
• Fall 2027: August 15, 2026 (application opens), January 15, 2027 (priority deadline), TBA (extended deadline)