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Master of Midwifery in Pre-registration
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A three-year pre-registration MSc in midwifery for graduates in any subject except nursing.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Midwifery in Pre-registration to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Year 1 covers core universal midwifery care
- Anatomy and physiology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Midwifery practice
- Leadership and management
- Clinical specialisation
Curriculum
- Year 1 covers core universal midwifery care
- Anatomy and physiology
- Pregnancy
- Labour
- Birth
- Postnatal change and the midwife's public health role
- With early clinical placements. Year 2 covers care in complex medical
- Mental health and social situations
- With a bespoke module.
Entry requirements
Academic
- GCSE: 4 GCSEs
- Including Mathematics
- English Language and a science subject (i.e. Chemistry or Biology) at grade 5 (B) or above (or equivalent). A minimum of a 2.1 honours degree. Your previous degree should not be in Nursing or Midwifery
- Second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent overseas degree for most courses
- Some require 2:1 or a related subject.
Accepted academic background
Honours degree, Postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification (same or related subject for some courses), One academic reference, Applicants with a diploma may qualify with relevant work experience on some courses.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online. Approved agents can help. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
- 000
- 3
- 000 or 8
- 000 by country group)
- Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £27,789 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Headington |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Oxford, School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Department | Midwifery in Pre-registration |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £17,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £27,789 GBP. The estimated living cost is £17,265 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.