Postgraduate Programme Specification
MSc Midwifery
Academic Year 2022/23
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance processes. All degrees are awarded by Queen's University Belfast.
Programme Title | MSc Midwifery | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Science | |||||||||||
Programme Code | NAM-MSC-M | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100288 - Midwifery - 100 |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
-- |
Interview Required |
Interview required by NMC |
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Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 2 Calendar Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 180 | |||||||||
Exit Awards available | No |
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Nursing & Midwifery |
Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Midwifery (2009) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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Nursing and Midwifery Council |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 11-11-20 |
Regulation Information
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations 100% attendance in clinical practice is mandatory. Students will normally have the opportunity to make up clinical hours for practice missed through absence or illness or other recognised extenuating circumstances. Students are required to pass 100% numeracy examination before completion of the programme. Students must complete all modules and achieve satisfactory performance in all compulsory elements. Compensation between elements is not permitted. In addition to satisfying the University's Conduct Regulations, students will be required to meet the NMC requirements of Good Health and Good Character for eligibility for entry to the NMC Professional Register. Students are required to complete an annual self-declaration form prior to progression to each part of the programme declaring any criminal record they may have attracted. Outside the annual declaration process, students are required to inform the School immediately if they are under investigation for an offence, have been charged or have been released on bail for an offence. RPL is not permitted for this programme. |
Programme Specific Regulations Entry Criteria |
Students with protected characteristics This programme includes practical and clinical elements where safety of women, infants and their families must be the primary consideration. Applications will be considered on an individual basis and in conjunction with Professional Guidelines, Occupational Health and Disability Services. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
1.To provide knowledge, evidence-based, skilled and timely universal care to women, their newborns and families
1.1.Recognise and respect a woman’s relationships and individual family circumstances
1.2.Provide culturally inclusive care that is achievable and meets the needs of women and their families
1.3.Plan and implement safe effective care that is compassionate and focused to a family’s individual needs and family-centred
1.4.Promote physical and mental health and well-being of women and their families
1.5.Embrace digital technology and its impact on maternity services
2.Demonstrate effective communication to initiate sensitive, compassionate woman centred conversations
2.1.Demonstrate a range of communication skills essential to act in the best interests of women, infants and families at all times
2.2.Provide clear, concise, accurate and relevant information to interprofessional colleagues, women and their families
2.3.Demonstrate the ability to advocate for women, their new-borns and families
2.4.Translate the principles of good communication into clinical practice, via digital and non-digital mediums
2.5.Offer information and access to resources and services to help women and families make informed choices
3.To be able to work efficiently and effectively as a key member of interdisciplinary team in providing additional care
3.1.Contribute to the planning and provision of interdisciplinary care from the perspective of the midwife
3.2.Recognise the need for additional care and escalate to relevant specialists as required
3.3.Reflect on the influence of health systems on the team’s ability to identify and action critical incidents
3.4.Ability to apply critical thinking to own practice and within an integrated team setting
4.Demonstrate dynamic leadership skills
4.1.Demonstrate the ability to lead and coordinate care making appropriate referrals using evidence-based decision making
4.2.To conduct holistic assessment and care planning through the continuum for women, infants and families
4.3.Engage in quality improvement to become an effective change agent to strengthen women’s capabilities and influence tailored service provision
4.4.Co-produce and design digital health solutions related to the public health role of midwifery
4.5.Recognise the value of designing, delivering and evaluating care with woman and families
5.Be a role model, demonstrating professional values with honesty and integrity
5.1.Work within their scope of practice acting as a role model for the profession
5.2.Recognize and utilize skills to challenge poor practice
5.3.Demonstrate ability to engage in reflective practice
5.4.Identify personal boundaries which contribute to poor mental wellbeing and establish methods to mediate and undertake self-care practices
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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1.1 Recognise and respect a woman’s relationships and individual family circumstances |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
1.2 Provide culturally inclusive care that is achievable and meets the needs of women and their families |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
4.2 To conduct holistic assessment and care planning through the continuum for women, infants and families |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
4.5 Recognise the value of designing, delivering and evaluating care with woman and families |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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2.1 Demonstrate a range of communication skills essential to act in the best interests of women, infants and families at all times |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
2.2 Provide clear, concise, accurate and relevant information to interprofessional colleagues, women and their families |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations Course work |
2.3 Demonstrate the ability to advocate for women, their new-borns and families |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
2.4 Translate the principles of good communication into clinical practice, via digital and non-digital mediums |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
2.5 Offer information and access to resources and services to help women and families make informed choices |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
4.1 Demonstrate the ability to lead and coordinate care making appropriate referrals using evidence-based decision making |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
5.2 Recognize and utilize skills to challenge poor practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
5.3 Demonstrate ability to engage in reflective practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
5.4 Identify personal boundaries which contribute to poor mental wellbeing and establish methods to mediate and undertake self-care practices |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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1.3 Plan and implement safe effective care that is compassionate and focused to a family’s individual needs and family-centred |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
3.1 Contribute to the planning and provision of interdisciplinary care from the perspective of the midwife |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
3.2 Recognise the need for additional care and escalate to relevant specialists as required |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
3.3 Reflect on the influence of health systems on the team’s ability to identify and action critical incidents |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
3.4 Ability to apply critical thinking to own practice and within an integrated team setting |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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1.4 Promote physical and mental health and well-being of women and their families |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
1.5 Embrace digital technology and its impact on maternity services |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
4.4 Co-produce and design digital health solutions related to the public health role of midwifery |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
5.1 Work within their scope of practice acting as a role model for the profession |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures Methods of Assessment Examinations |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
Foundations of Professional Midwifery | MID7108 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 0% | 50% |
Safe Medicate 3 - Midwifery | MID3137 | 7 | 0 | -- | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Health for All: Women, Families and Midwives | MID7109 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Quality Improvement in an Interprofessional Context - Part A | MID7104 | 7 | 0 | YES | YES | 18 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Developing Skilled Midwifery Practice | MID7110 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 18 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Infant Feeding | MID7113 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Quality Improvement in an Interprofessional Context - Part B | MID7105 | 8 | 60 | YES | YES | 18 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Leading Professional Midwifery | MID7111 | 8 | 20 | YES | -- | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Applied Pharmacology for Midwives | MID7114 | 8 | 10 | -- | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Midwives as Skilled Practitioners | MID7112 | 8 | 20 | YES | YES | 18 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 0% | 50% |
Notes
Due to the start date of this programme stage 1 and 2 modules can take place in two University academic years.