University of Wolverhampton

Postgraduate Credit Neonatal and Infant physical examination (L7)

University of WolverhamptonUniversity: Walsall Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course allows registered midwives and nurses to study the development of skills to undertake the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) in line with national requirements (NHS England, 2024). As you have chosen to study this a level 7, you will be required to demonstrate skills in criticality.

Key highlights

  • Develops skills to perform the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE)
  • Aligned with national NHS England (2024) NIPE requirements
  • Designed for registered midwives and nurses
  • Studied at level 7, requiring demonstration of critical analysis skills

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, no component less than 6.0

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship

    Value of scholarship: £4,000

    Up to £4,000
  • Alumni Scholarship

    Value: £2k for Second class honours Or £3k for First class achievement.

  • Chevening Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Midwife (NIPE practitioner)
  • Registered Neonatal Nurse
  • Registered Children's Nurse (NIPE practitioner)
  • Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1050 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Wolverhampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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