MSc Midwifery

The Midwifery course at the University of the West of Scotland is a 20-month, full-time, postgraduate study program designed for registered adult nurses who want to pursue a career in this field. This course, offered at the Paisley campus, focuses on the role of a midwife in supporting, advising and educating women during pregnancy, labour and the period after childbirth.Course Content: The curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide holistic, woman-centered care. The course integrates theory and practice, with a significant amount of time spent on clinical placement. Students will have opportunities to learn in a variety of maternity settings, including hospital and community environments.Key Modules: The postgraduate course is divided into seven modules. These include Transition to Midwifery Practice, Foundations for Midwifery Practice, Midwifery Practice Development and Childbirth: Complexities in Midwifery Practice. Also part of the curriculum are modules that allow students to research and develop a dissertation, thus fostering a deep understanding of the field. Accreditations: This Master’s course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), an organization that sets the standards of education, practice and conduct for nurses and midwives. Successful completion of this program allows one to register as a midwife with the NMC.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can find career opportunities in a variety of maternity care settings. Apart from working as midwives in hospitals and clinics, students may also choose to specialize in areas such as public health, research, education, and consultancy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.