Program Overview
The Contemporary Healthcare (Midwifery) at Plymouth University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Contemporary Healthcare (Midwifery) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Contemporary Healthcare (Midwifery) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- MCH510Pathophysiology and its Impact on Childbirth
- MCH509High Dependency Care in Midwifery
- Core modulesMCH501Advancing Research Knowledge in Practice 1MCH502Advancing Research Knowledge in Practice 2
- MCH501Advancing Research Knowledge in Practice 1
- MCH502Advancing Research Knowledge in Practice 2
- Core modulesMCH504Dissertation
- MCH504Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You must be a practicing midwife and meet the Universitys requirement for study at postgraduate level. You will normally have a first degree in midwifery, BSc (Hons) at 2.1 or above and be currently in practice.
Those without a degree but with appropriate practice experience will be able to apply. You must be working in midwifery clinical practice to enhance and consolidate the theoretical learning.
Applicants where English is not the first language must also provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English in accordance with the Universitys Admissions Code of Practice i.e. IELTS minimum of 7 in each part.
You will be assessed for your ability to study at masters level and therefore an interview may be necessary.
Candidates without a first degree at 2.1 or above will normally be required to submit a short piece of writing as part of the admissions process.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Plymouth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Plymouth University
Plymouth University
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Visit the university profile page to learn more about this institution.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months
