Msci Midwifery with Leadership

at University of Leicester

Year 1
The first year of the course introduces fundamental knowledge required to be a midwife and a leader of the profession. You will gain knowledge and skills that are key to maternal and neonatal care, which will underpin your development in years two, three and four. You will be introduced to both core theoretical and clinical skills. Your knowledge will be complemented by clinical placements, a focus on leadership and inter-professional learning experiences.

 

Modules

• Participating in care: Midwifery practice 1 (double module)
• Anatomy and Physiology for Midwifery Practice (double module)
• Leading the self: Leadership 1
• Professional Development 1
• Fundamentals of Evidence Based Practice
• Psycho-social Concepts of Public Health, Health Promotion and Health Protection

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year 2
During the second year you will undertake modules that specifically address the provision of safe and compassionate midwifery and neonatal care and the needs of child-bearing women and babies with complex health and social care needs, including perinatal mental health. The full physical examination of the newborn infant is learned and practised and, through a professional portfolio and clinical assessment, you will acquire sufficient knowledge and clinical experience to be deemed proficient in the examination by the end of the course.

 

Modules

• Contributing to care: Midwifery practice 2 (double module)
• Leading the team: Leadership 2
• Promoting safe and effective midwifery care through continuity of care models
• Mental health relating to childbearing
• Full systematic physical examination of the newborn infant
• Additional care requirements for mothers and newborn infants
• Appraising the Evidence in Healthcare Practice

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year 3
In year three you will build upon the foundations from the previous two years, and study more complex theory and application to midwifery practice (e.g. pharmacology and medicines management, maternal and neonatal emergencies). You will have the opportunity to undertake a short elective/internship placement that embraces all aspects of midwifery leadership roles; e.g. in clinical practice, education and research departments where you will work alongside effective role models and be nurtured in developing your leadership potential.

 

Modules

• Developing care partnerships: Midwifery practice 3 (double module)
• Developing Evidence Based Practice (double module)
• Pharmacology and medicines prescribing applied to midwifery practice
• Leading in organisations: Leadership 3
• Professional Development: elective/internship in midwifery
• Emergencies in Midwifery

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year 4
In your final year, you will prepare for clinical practice as a registered midwife, including interview skills. You will explore safe motherhood in a global context that serves in not only addressing the diversity and complexities of maternity care in the United Kingdom, but also the role that midwifery plays in low to medium-income countries in improving maternal and child health. You will also undertake a project working alongside an academic supervisor who will guide you through a topic of your interest.

 

Modules

• Demonstrating proficiency: Midwifery practice 4 (double module)
• Dissertation/report Applied to Professional Practice (double module)
• Leading the management of change: Leadership 4
• Promoting safe motherhood from a global perspective
• Preparation for Professional Practice (double module)   

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

• A-levels: ABB (should include one science from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology). General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives not accepted.
• GCSE: Maths and English Language at grade B/6, plus a science subject at grade C/5. Functional Skills not accepted as an equivalent to GCSE.
• BTEC: DDD in Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care, Health Studies or Applied Science (including Medical or Forensic streams).
• International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 30 points including grade 6 in HL Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths, or 5 in SL Maths, or 6 in SL Maths Studies. Minimum of 5 in English at SL or HL.
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Grades H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, which must include a science (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology). Minimum of O3/H3 in English Language and Maths.
• Access to HE: Healthcare or Science based Diploma at Level 3: 60 credits overall, including 15 credits in topics relating to Human Biology/Anatomy and Physiology. Of the Level 3 credits, at least 30 at distinction and 15 at merit.
• Graduate entry: Honours degree in a relevant subject at 2:1 (or international equivalent)
• Armed Forces into Allied Health: Please contact our Admissions Tutors for an advisory consultation. More information about the AFIAH project.

 

English Language Requirements
IELTS 7.0 (a minimum score of at least 6.5 in writing and at least 7 in all other components): as required by the NMC regulatory body. We recommend that you complete your IELTS test before you apply.

 

International Qualifications
Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.

 

Selection procedure
When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including academic achievement. Suitable applicants will be invited for a values based Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). Your capability for digital and technological literacy is tested through submitting your application via UCAS and a further opportunity during the MMIs.

UK Students

Starting in 2022

• £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future year

 

If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

You may be eligible for support from the Learning Support Fund, administered by the NHS Business Authority. From September 2020, the LSF has been extended to include a non-repayable £5,000 per year bursary for new and existing students.

 

International Students

Starting in 2022

• £23,000 per year

You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).

This course will develop key employability skills that are important to leadership positions in healthcare, including:

 

• Leadership and management
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity
• Evidence based decision making
• Change management
• Team working

 

At the point of registration, it is expected that you will have the ability to practise autonomously and will be able to progress to specialist midwifery roles such as in public health, perinatal mental health as well as become consultant midwives.

 

You’ll also graduate with a clear plan to accelerate your career. You will start employment within the NHS at Band 5 and it is anticipated that, with support from your educators in practice, you will be able to use your leadership education and skills to fast-track into key NHS leadership roles.

 

If you aspire towards a career in academia or research, secondments to the university setting to engage with the education of students or assist with project work is also a possible career option.