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Reflecting Midwifery

Snapshot

Academic award SCOTCAT award European Credit Transfer (ECTS) Academic status Course length
This module is the named award core module for the MSc Advanced Practice (Midwifery) and forms part of the pre-registration Postgraduate Certificate in Midwifery programme. It can also be taken as an option or stand-alone module . 30 points at Level 11 (Masters) 15 Credits Postgraduate 300 hours of student effort (including assessment)
Academic School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
How to apply: Apply using the Nursing & Midwifery Taught Postgraduate Application Form, download in Word format
Fees:
Academic Year Home/EU Overseas LMC *
2011-12 £360 per 15 credit module,
£720 per 30 credit module,
£1,440 per 60 credit module,
plus £1,150 for dissertation		 £925 per 15 credit module,
£1,850 per 30 credit module,
£3,700 per 60 credit module,
plus £2,600 for dissertation		 £465 per 15 credit module,
£925 per 30 credit module,
£1,850 per 60 credit module,
plus £1,300 for dissertation
2012-13 £380 per 15 credit module,
£490 per 20 credit module,
£760 per 30 credit module,
plus £1,200 for dissertation		 £1,940 per 30 credit module
plus £2,730 for dissertation		 to be confirmed
2013-14 to be confirmed   to be confirmed
For more information on fees, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery website.
* LMC = low & middle income countries
   

Overview

The module will enable students to reflect critically on personal and professional philosophies of midwifery through evaluation of midwifery knowledge. The historical, social and cultural influences on midwifery and midwifery practice will be evaluated in a national and international context and a range of models of care and care providers will be examined.

Critical consideration will be given to the debate relating to normality in childbirth and the ‘humanisation of birth' so that the woman and her family are at the centre of the childbirth experience.

Aims of the Module

To articulate midwifery as a professional and personal concept.

Teaching & Assessment

This module is delivered entirely online through MyDundee (the University virtual learning environment). All materials are provided through this medium. E-learning offers students easy access to web resources and documents needed for their studies, as well as facilitating discussions and the exchange of ideas with fellow students and tutors. Anyone with access to the internet and basic IT skills will be able to use MyDundee.

A 4500 word reflective essay that enables students to demonstrate critical analysis and articulate their personal philosophy of midwifery.

Entry Requirements

Prior to undertaking this module students must be educated to degree level or equivalent. They must also have access to a computer and internet (preferably broadband) and have basic IT skills.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Contact

Dr Heather Whitford

Tel: +44 (0) 1382 388647

Email:h.m.whitford@dundee.ac.uk