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Midwifery (90-week Shortened Programme for Nurses) PGDip

City, University of London

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City, University of London

Course options

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    Northampton Square

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-21

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Key information

Designed for experienced adult nurses, this 90-week programme will qualify you to move into the challenging and rewarding field of midwifery. You will combine academic study and theoretical knowledge with excellent practical clinical experience to ensure the best care for women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.

Benefits of this course

The academic element of the programme covers the following themes:

applied biological sciences
fundamental aspects of care
professional midwifery knowledge
psychosocial sciences and public health.

You will learn about the role of the midwife and examine current issues in midwifery practice and the promotion of health and well-being among pregnant women and their families.

The modular course structure also allows you to advance to a master’s degree by taking additional modules and completing a dissertation.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

Who is this course for?

If you are an experienced adult nurse, this postgraduate diploma will give you a fast-track route into midwifery.

You will build on your existing professional skills, gaining the specialist knowledge and experience to become a registered midwife.

Career

On successful completion of this diploma, you will gain registered midwife status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, an internationally recognised professional qualification allowing you to practice in the UK and overseas.

You will be able to pursue opportunities in a range of settings including:

midwifery led stand-alone birth centres
acute units
independent practice.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(international fees)

£ 15,090per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

City, University of London

City, University of London

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    City, University of London, Northampton Square, City of London, EC1V 0HB, England

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City is one of the most international UK universities. Students are from over 160 countries, creating a diverse, cosmopolitan university community.
City's supportive alumni network stretches across the globe. They help those thinking of moving to London and organise in-country events after graduation.
City's international student advice team give guidance on the application process, answers questions on visa and immigration issues and check visa documents.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing

    25th out of 77

  • Entry standards

    / Max 201
    137 65%

    19th

    3

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    62nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.13 83%

    22nd

    5

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