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University of Sheffield: Midwifery (with registration as a midwife)
| Institution | University of Sheffield |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Web | http://www.sheffield.ac.uk |
| Rachel.jokhi@sheffield.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 114 222 2043 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Summary
Qualify as a midwife and provide pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care to women, birthing individuals and their families. This MSc is the first in the UK to also include the Professional Midwifery Advocate post-qualification course.
**Course Description**
This course will enable 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. Throughout your studies, you’ll be fully supported by midwifery academics and practice educators. With the support of experienced midwife lecturers and practice supervisors our students are able to develop the competencies and essential skills mandated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to enable registration as a midwife.
Unique continuity of care placements
Half of the MSc programme is spent on clinical placement. We offer placements in Barnsley, Chesterfield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. Once allocated a placement, you’ll be expected to work a variety of shifts covering a 24/7 period to experience the diversity of maternity care services, in a variety of settings.
We are the first university to build the latest NHS guidance on continuity of care into our placements programme. This means, instead of seeing different women and birthing individuals at different stages throughout their pregnancy, you will build your own caseload of individuals and follow them through their pregnancy journey, fully supported by practice supervisors.
These real-world experiences run alongside sessions at our state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Centre at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield. Here, you will practise clinical skills in a safe and supportive simulated environment.
Enhanced training for advocacy roles
The 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, as well as supporting you to develop your practical skills. Theory sessions take place across the University campus and include lectures, seminars, workshops, enquiry-based learning, self-directed study, and simulation.
The University of Sheffield programme has a strong leadership focus throughout and is currently the only university to fully integrate the Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) course into our programme. This means that you will also be qualified for PMA roles that come with additional supervision, support and staff development responsibilities upon qualification as a midwife.
In addition, our ‘Preparing to Prescribe’ training will give you the background knowledge to pursue a non-medical prescribing qualification once you are practicing as a midwife.
NHS Learning Support Fund
As a MSc Midwifery student you can apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund to help support your studies. This includes a training grant of £5,000 per academic year, which you don’t need to pay back. Students can also claim travel expenses to clinical placements and extra funding for those with dependent children or those facing hardship. All students on the programme are eligible for this funding, regardless of whether you have had an undergraduate loan in the past.
**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.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a related subject. A minimum grade of 4/C in GCSE English Language and Science is also required. We may also consider your application if you do not meet the standard academic requirements but have relevant professional experience and good academic potential. This course does not accept international students. **Health clearance** 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. If you're offered a place, you'll need to comply with the Department of Health and Social Care mandatory immunisation requirements. You should have at least two Covid vaccinations to protect yourself and vulnerable people in your placement areas. This course does not accept international students. |
| Location | Main Site Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN |
Summary
This course prepares you for practice as an autonomous midwife in the maternity services. Leadership and research skills are at the centre of our curriculum to support your career development.
**Course Description**
Midwives are autonomous practitioners who work in a range of roles and settings. The role requires strong leadership.
As a midwife, you’ll be recognised as an expert in supporting, advising and advocating for women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and post-partum care. You’ll become a highly educated and skilled midwife, who is able to deliver and progress evidenced-based research and holistic midwifery care to women and their families.
Leadership is at the centre of our curriculum, so we can give you the tools you need to qualify as a registered midwife with the potential for career development in several areas including management, leadership, consultancy, educational and research roles. The course leads to registration at masters level.
**In preparation for practice as an autonomous midwife in the maternity services, our course emphasises active learning, with a particular focus on**
- developing critical thinking and expert knowledge
- personal and professional reflection
- research awareness
- leadership
- education that is aligned to meet the UNICEF-UK Baby Friendly Initiative Standards
- Collaborations
**Clinical practice is provided in the following trusts**
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHSFT (Jessop Wing)
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHSFT
- Barnsley Hospitals NHSFT
- Rotherham Hospitals NHS Trust
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The minimum entry requirement is a 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline, as well as GCSE grades 4/C in English, Maths and Science. Applicants with relevant work experience and good academic potential are also encouraged to apply. All new students must obtain occupational health clearance, which may require an individual assessment. This is to ensure that you meet the fitness to practice standards detailed on the Higher Education Occupational Practitioners (HEOPS) guidance. If you're offered a place, you'll need to comply with the Department of Health and Social Care mandatory immunisation requirements. You should have at least two Covid vaccinations to protect yourself and vulnerable people in your placement areas. Please note that the course does not accept international students. English language requirement: IELTS grade 7 with minimum of 7.0 in speaking, reading and listening and 6.5 in writing or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN |
Fees
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
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