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Kingston University: Midwifery (Registered Midwife for Registered Nurses)

Institution Kingston University View institution profile
Department Midwifery and Child Health
Web www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate
Email ukenquiries@kingston.ac.uk
Telephone 02035100106
Study type Taught

Summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • Top University in London for Midwifery, The Guardian University Guide 2026

  • Kingston University is top in London for Nursing and Midwifery (The Complete University Guide 2026).

  • This intensive course recognises your nursing experience, allowing you to qualify as a midwife in two years.

  • You will be offered a wide range of clinical experience within local NHS Trusts and the surrounding community.

About this course This two year course is ideal for registered adult nurses who have already studied at degree level and wish to gain the knowledge and skills to register as a midwife with the NMC.

There is an emphasis on clinical skills teaching and we aim to ensure your clinical placements reflect the modules you study, enabling you to integrate theory and practice. You will work with midwives in hospitals and the community, caring for women and birthing people, and their families through pregnancy and birth and providing postnatal care.

You will be taught by experienced midwives, healthcare specialists and wider NHS experts. You will study the midwifery profession and practice, including a wide range of subjects that provide the scientific knowledge base for midwifery practice, such as maternal and neonatal physiology and care; health promotion and education; professional, ethical and legal issues; and research.

A satisfactory health declaration, including immunisations, and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check are required from accepted candidates before registration for the programme.

Example modules - Bodies and Birth

  • Social and Political Context of Birth

  • Midwifery Profession and Practice

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Career opportunities Once registered as a midwife, you may develop your skills and experience in the NHS or the independent or voluntary sectors. As a qualified Midwife you can choose to work clinically, become involved in research or education and become involved in management or strategy.

To apply for this course, apply via UCAS using Kingston K84 and code 4J34.

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Kingston University

Kingston University is superbly placed for students to take advantage of London’s many activities and attractions, as well as being close to one of the largest employment centres in the world. Students at Kingston will be able to benefit from award-winning teaching quality during their studies and go onto join a global network of alumni across different industries and sectors upon graduation.

Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies and give you the opportunity to engage with industry experts. You will be taught by lecturers working as professionals in their field of expertise, including many who …

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