1 Year On Campus Masters Program
This advanced master’s degree is designed to elevate the knowledge and skills of experienced midwives, preparing them for leadership roles in clinical practice, education, research, and service development. It suits qualified midwives seeking to enhance their ability to manage complex childbirth scenarios, advocate for professional practice, and contribute innovatively to healthcare delivery.
Curriculum Structure:
In the one-year full-time or two-year part-time program, students begin with core research methodology modules and a major project to hone critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Optional modules offer specialization in areas like Promoting Normal Childbirth, Facilitating Complex Childbirth, Professional Midwifery Advocate Preparation, Compassionate Resilience, and Maternity Leadership. Practical components such as Contemporary Issues in Mental Health, Newborn Care, and Advanced Non-Medical Prescribing further refine clinical competencies, while leadership modules prepare students for service and team management roles.
The MSc Higher Midwifery Practice at Anglia Ruskin University offers rich experiential learning designed to enhance your practical and leadership skills in clinical midwifery settings. You’ll gain hands-on experience through diverse clinical placements across NHS Trust hospitals and community settings, supported by purpose-built simulation labs equipped with advanced birthing models and neonatal care equipment. These experiences enable you to confidently handle normal and complex childbirth scenarios while collaborating within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Experiential learning features include:
• Clinical placements lasting several weeks in diverse settings such as delivery units, postnatal wards, community midwifery, neonatal units, and gynaecology wards.
• Opportunities for elective placements, including local, national, or international options, broadening clinical exposure.
• Use of digital learning platforms for remote simulations and case discussions enhancing practical decision-making skills.
• Midwifery skills labs with realistic anatomical models for practicing procedures like catheterization, blood sampling, and emergency interventions.
• Interactive group projects and reflective practice sessions to develop teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
• Access to well-resourced libraries with extensive digital and print materials specific to midwifery, nursing, and healthcare research.
Graduates of the MSc Higher Midwifery Practice at Anglia Ruskin University gain advanced clinical, leadership, and research skills suited for specialist roles in midwifery and healthcare management. Typical job positions include Advanced Midwife, Midwifery Consultant, Clinical Educator, and Healthcare Service Manager, allowing graduates to lead improvements in maternity care, education, and policy.
In addition, here are key supports and outcomes to help your career progression:
• The university’s Careers and Employability Service offers personalized career guidance, CV assistance, interview preparation, and access to networking events tailored for healthcare professionals.
• Graduate employment rate is high, with median salaries around £30,000 depending on role and experience.
• Strong partnerships with NHS Trusts including Chelmsford and Essex provide excellent clinical placement and employment pathways.
• The degree is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring long-term professional recognition and eligibility for advanced professional roles.



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