Program description
Contraception / Associated Health
Underpinned by the latest development in women’s health, midwifery and maternity care, this exciting new program will be of interest to qualified midwives and other relevant healthcare professionals. This program 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 contraception and associated health issues.
Graduates of this program 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.
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Admission requirements
For consideration for entry onto the program, you should possess registration as a Midwife or another relevant healthcare qualification 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.
Admissions to the program are made on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Applications are made using Bangor’s online application system.
International Students: This course is part-time so not open to overseas (non-EU) students.
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Students will develop a critical 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.
- Optimising Childbirth
- Contraception and Associated Health
- One other modules from the MSc Midwifery Studies
For more information about specific modules, please visit the university website
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition fees
Qualification
Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn a postgraduate certificate (PGCert).
Career opportunities
In addition to equipping any midwife with additional knowledge and skills that would enhance his or her autonomy within practice, this program will equip midwives with the necessary knowledge and skills required to seek employment opportunities at a senior level, for example: as a consultant midwife, practice development and leadership roles and can be used as a stepping stone to gaining the MSc Midwifery Studies.
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