Examination of the Newborn PGCert

Entry requirements

For consideration for entry onto the programme, you should possess registration as a midwife in your home country with a degree classification of a 2(ii) or higher. Alternatively, possession of a suitable qualification and work experience will be considered.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Underpinned by the latest development in women’s health, midwifery and maternity care, this exciting new programme will be of interest to qualified midwives. This programme will challenge midwives to critically examine how they can work to optimise the childbirth experience of all women and their families with a particular focus on issues surrounding examination of the newborn.

Graduates of this programme will have the ability to not only reflect on professional practice to enhance self-awareness and professional development but also the skills and knowledge base to critically analyse and evaluate maternity care provision in order to identify areas for development.

The Examination of the Newborn module within this certificate will provide midwives with the knowledge and skills to enable them to perform the initial newborn examination within their role.

What will you study on this course?

Students will develop a critically understanding of the midwife’s role in the improvement of health and well-being and the skills needed to optimise the childbirth experience. Students will further develop their skills in working with and for women and communities to optimise the childbirth experience, promote and protect equality, diversity and the rights of individuals.

Modules typically include:

• Optimising Childbirth
• Examination of the Newborn
• One other module from the MSc Midwifery Studies.

Please note modules may be subject to change.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The programme will use a variety of assessments such as written examination, OSCEs, competencies and an applied assignment.

Information for international students

International Students: This course is part-time so not open to overseas (non-EU) students.

Fees and funding

Please see our Fees & Finances pages for more information. You can also visit our Scholarships, Studentships & Bursaries to learn more about funding available.