Examination of the Newborn PgCert
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
Underpinned by the latest development in women’s health, midwifery and maternity care, this exciting new programme will be of interest to qualified midwives and other relevant healthcare professionals. This programme will challenge midwives to critically examine how they can work to optimise the childbirth experience of all women and their families with a particular focus on issues surrounding examination of the newborn. Graduates of this programme will have the ability to not only reflect on professional practice to enhance self-awareness and professional development but also the skills and knowledge base to critically analyse and evaluate maternity care provision in order to identify areas for development.
The Examination of the Newborn module within this certificate will provide midwives with the knowledge and skills to enable them to perform the initial newborn examination within their role.
Key highlights
- Dedicated module enabling midwives to perform the initial newborn examination
- Grounded in latest developments in women's health and maternity care
- Focus on optimising childbirth experience for women and families
- Develops critical analysis and evaluation of maternity care provision
- Builds reflective practice for self-awareness and professional development
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Midwife
- Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Practitioner
- Specialist Midwife
- Senior Midwife
- Neonatal Practitioner
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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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