MSc Midwifery

Edge Hill University’s MSc Midwifery program is built around an equal balance of theory and practice, ensuring students gain comprehensive hands-on experience alongside academic knowledge. Students develop practical skills in state-of-the-art clinical skills suites and through extensive placements across NHS hospital and community settings in Merseyside, Cheshire, and Lancashire. These placements expose students to various aspects of maternity care including antenatal, postnatal, and complex care, helping them build confidence and competence in real-world environments.

Here’s how the university supports experiential learning in the program:

• Clinical placements on a shift basis, including nights and weekends, with mentors and practice assessors to guide learning and development.

• Use of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre for immersive learning using realistic equipment and scenarios.

• Access to digital learning resources and online platforms supporting reflective practice and research.

• Opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, including emergency childbirth simulations with medical and paramedic students.

• Extensive library and research facilities with access to up-to-date maternal and neonatal health literature.

• Network of over 600 NHS placement locations ensuring broad clinical exposure.

• Support for travel and placement logistics provided, although travel and parking costs during placements are borne by students.

Graduates from this MSc Midwifery program are fully qualified midwives eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ready to work in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals, community, birth centres, and independent practice. Typical roles include Registered Midwife, Midwifery Educator, Maternity Service Manager, and Specialist Midwife. This program nurtures leaders in midwifery who are skilled in evidence-based practice, research, and compassionate care.

Specifically:

• Edge Hill University’s Careers Service offers tailored support such as employability workshops, interview preparation, and employer networking in healthcare fields.

• Graduate employment rates are strong, with 100% of midwifery graduates employed or in further study within 15 months of graduation (2022/23 data). NHS starting salaries typically begin around £28,000 (Band 5) progressing with experience.

• The university maintains strong partnerships with over 600 NHS placement trusts across Merseyside, Cheshire, and Lancashire, facilitating excellent practical experience and employment pathways.

• The program is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, ensuring professional recognition and long-term career prospects.

• Graduates often pursue roles in clinical midwifery, research, leadership, education, and specialist areas such as infant feeding or bereavement support.