Masters by Research Midwifery
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
The University of Hertfordshire's research degree, Masters by Research in Midwifery, is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research that develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills, which are sharpened over an extended period, depending on the level of the award, by undertaking a substantial, original research project for the duration of the degree.
In this Masters by Research Midwifery at the University of Hertfordshire, students conduct research under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff, and the provided supervisory team offers guidance both in the selection of a research topic and in the conduct of the research. They are also supported by attendance at the postgraduate seminar series to develop subject-specific knowledge and research skills relevant to their field of research.
Key highlights
- Substantial, original research project undertaken throughout the degree
- Supervised by a team of two or more academic staff
- Supervisors guide both topic selection and conduct of research
- Postgraduate seminar series builds subject knowledge and research skills
- Assessed solely on the final research output
- Develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include appropriate discipline; or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Midwifery researcher
- Research midwife
- Clinical research practitioner
- Midwifery lecturer
- Specialist midwife
Career opportunities
A Masters by Research Midwifery at the University of Hertfordshire leads to careers such as:
- Consultant Midwife
- Head of Midwifery
- Specialist Midwife
- Research Midwife
- Clinical Academic Midwife
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students studying a Masters by Research Midwifery at the University of Hertfordshire is £19,800 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through the university's online application portal. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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