Midwifery (Pre-registration)
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• A team committed to working to the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly standards for Midwifery programmes • A focus on current public health priorities, the care of vulnerable groups and the increasingly complex health needs of childbearing women; including maternal mental health • Focus on supporting continuity of care and case loading • Service user involvement to ensure that the experiences of women and their families are integrated into the programme • Meet the NMC Standards of proficiency for midwives and become eligible to register on the midwifery section of the NMC register • Practice within legal and ethical frameworks, acknowledging the impact and responsibility of legal and ethical issues on the role of the midwife in the delivery of maternity care
Key highlights
- Team works to UNICEF UK Baby Friendly standards for midwifery
- Focus on public health, vulnerable groups and maternal mental health
- Emphasis on continuity of care and case loading
- Service users help shape the programme with women's and families' experiences
- Leads to eligibility for the midwifery section of the NMC register
- Covers legal and ethical frameworks in maternity care
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Midwife
- Community Midwife
- Caseload Midwife
- Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Midwife
- Public Health Midwife
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year of study* | International: £17,500 per year of study
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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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