Midwifery with Registered Midwife for Registered Nurses (Adult) MMid

• Year 1: Coursework 25%, Exams 25%, Practical 50%
• Year 2: Coursework 25%, Exams 50%, Practical 25%

Please note: the above breakdowns are a guide calculated on core modules only. If your course includes optional modules, this breakdown may change to reflect the modules chosen.

Outside the scheduled learning and teaching hours, you will learn independently through self-study. There are a range of facilities available to support your independent learning. These include online resources, the library and our virtual learning platform, CANVAS.

Independent study will involve reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, preparing for and completing your work for assessments. Some independent study work may need to be completed on-campus, as you may need to access campus-based facilities, such as studios and labs.

68% scheduled learning and teaching.

How do modules and credits work?

This course is structured around a credit-based module system. Each module is worth a certain number of credits, and completing a set number of credits is required to achieve your degree—typically 180 for a postgraduate degree.

Each credit is equivalent to 10 hours of study. For example, 180 credits across a year (typical for a postgraduate course), translates to 1,800 notional hours. These hours are divided into scheduled and guided study.

Will my workload change?

The exact balance between scheduled learning and guided independent study will depend on which modules you choose.

Course delivery

We will deliver most of your course in person, but some activities might be online. The online portion will consist of both live sessions and recordings.

Timetables

You can usually access your timetable 48 hours after you enrol. Learning and teaching can take place Monday–Friday between 9am and 6pm.

If you are a part-time student, your timetable will depend on the modules that you select.

When you arrive at university, we'll introduce you to your personal tutor. 

What is a personal tutor?

A personal tutor is a dedicated member of academic staff who will support you throughout your time at Kingston. 

How will they help me?

Your personal tutor will be on hand to discuss issues and developments you experience during your course. They’ll offer academic guidance on studying, student life and career progression, and answer any questions you have about your studies.

When can I speak to my personal tutor?

Your tutor will be available for regular meetings throughout your degree. You can get in touch with them at any time to ask questions and arrange a check-in.

Support services at Kingston University

Kingston University offers a wide range of support services for students with different personal circumstances. Our academic support team can help with disability and mental health support. They also host services for care leavers, young adult carers and more.

Check our Student Support page to find out more about the full range of support on offer at Kingston University.

Our libraries have an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as open-access computers and laptops available to rent. However, you may want to buy your own computer or personal copies of key textbooks. Textbooks may range from £50 to £250 per year. And a personal computer can range from £100 to £3,000 depending on your course requirements.

While most coursework is submitted online, some modules may require printed copies. You may want to allocate up to £100 per year for hard-copies of your coursework. It’s worth noting that 3D printing is never compulsory. So if you choose to use our 3D printers, you’ll need to pay for the material. This ranges from 3p per gram to 40p per gram.

Kingston University will pay for all compulsory field trips. Fees for optional trips can range from £30 to £350 per trip.

Your tuition fees don’t cover travel costs. To save on travel costs, you can use our intersite bus service. This route links the campuses and halls of residence with local train stations - Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, and Norbiton.

For certain professional courses, you will be required to complete a Declaration of Health and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As these are necessary for your course, we will guide you through the process once you receive and accept an offer from Kingston University London.

We are pleased to offer the DBS check at no cost to applicants who have accepted the offer and chosen to study with us. You will need to subscribe to the Update Service for £16 per year. This allows universities and potential employers to view any changes to your DBS.

We provide you with a uniform. You will need to purchase appropriate shoes (£20-£60) and a fob watch (£5-£20) for practice. Additional uniform items will be available for purchase if you want them.

Professional body membership fees will be about £10 while you’re studying this course. When you qualify, it costs £120 to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council for a year.

In September 2025, this course was funded by the government with salary support worth equivalent to the mid-point of AFC band 5 and a tuition fee contribution of the full tuition fee per student per annum, pro rata for the length of the course.

Each year we are notified by Health Education England about the number of places available. We are currently waiting for confirmation from the government about support available for 2026 entry.

Some students can get a maintenance loan. Head to the Student Loans website to see if you’re eligible.

Visit our Fees and funding page to find out about the student funding options available to help you fund your postgraduate studies.

Kingston University offers a 10% discount on full- and part-time postgraduate degree course tuition fees to our alumni. Visit our alumni discount page to find out more.