PgDip Midwifery (Short)

Applications are invited from adult nurses working in the following Health Boards for the two year PG DIP/MM short programme in midwifery. Students on this programme will be recruited from the following Health Boards: The above Boards have indicated interest in supporting at least one student, but applicants should be aware that final numbers and places have not yet been confirmed in each location. This programme is funded by the Scottish Government and students will be paid a band 5 wage whilst studying. Only adult nurses currently working in the above Boards are eligible to apply and will be placed for practice experience in their current employing Board. Highlands Health Board is willing to consider applications from nurses elsewhere in Scotland who are willing to relocate to the Highland’s for the duration of the programme and for two years post qualification. Please contact the Head of Midwifery in the Highlands if you would like to discuss this opportunity. Typical entry point to this course is in January. Please enquire for more information. Please note that international students are unable to enroll onto this programme. This programme is currently suspended at the moment.

What are the entry requirements for Midwifery (Short)? The entry requirement for this course is a first degree or Honours degree. Adult Nurse with current registration with the UK NMC. Admission to the programme is dependent upon a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) check. Applications must be submitted using your NHS email address. Can I make an appointment with an advisor to discuss further about the admission process? If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the Postgraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form above.

If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test. The English Language requirements for this programme are IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 7.0 in each component, excluding Writing which requires 6.5). Alternatively, Occupational English Test with grade B in all components. Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.

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IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

International students: £18,460

UK students: £7,305

UK/Home: £7,305

International: £18,460

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