Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery

Accreditation
St Martinus University

Study Mode
Blended

Duration
5 Months

Tuition Fees
£4,000

Finance Options
Flexible payment plans available.
Course Overview
The Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery is a comprehensive five-month programme designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge, academic skills, and professional awareness necessary to pursue a career in nursing or midwifery. The programme bridges theoretical understanding with practical insight, preparing students for progression into higher education or clinical training pathways.
Programme Aims
This diploma aims to:
- Provide a solid grounding in human biology and healthcare sciences
- Develop academic and professional competencies essential for healthcare practice
- Introduce students to the social, ethical, and historical contexts of nursing and midwifery
- Prepare students for progression to undergraduate study in nursing, midwifery, or allied health professions
- Principles and philosophy of nursing
- Professional roles and responsibilities
- Patient-centred care
- Communication skills in healthcare
- Ethics and legal considerations in nursing
- Infection prevention and control
- Human body systems overview
- Reproductive system anatomy
- Basic disease processes
- Maternal physiological changes during pregnancy
- Neonatal physiology
- Role of the midwife
- Antenatal care principles
- Assessment of pregnant women
- Foetal development
- Nutrition in pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy identification
- Common pregnancy complications
- Screening and diagnostic tests
- Health education for mothers
- Stages of labour
- Monitoring labour progress
- Pain management techniques
- Safe delivery practices
- Immediate newborn care
- Emergency obstetric interventions
- Postpartum assessment
- Breastfeeding support
- Neonatal assessment
- Neonatal resuscitation basics
- Family planning and counselling
- Patient rights and advocacy
- Confidentiality and safeguarding
- Professional standards
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- IV therapy basics
- Documentation and record keeping
- Community maternal health
- Preventive healthcare strategies
- Immunisation programmes
- Health promotion campaigns
- Epidemiology basics
Additional Information
Everything you need to know about this course
Qualification Title: Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery
Accreditation: St. Martinus University
Credit Value: 60 Credits
Duration: 5 Months
Study Mode: Blended
Tuition Fees: £4,000
Enquire About This Course
Interested in this programme? Complete the form and our admissions team will provide you with full details on entry requirements, fees, and enrolment steps.
FAQ'S
It is a Level 3 Vocational Related Qualification regulated by Ofqual (UK Government).
The course is delivered online through live virtual classes, interactive webinars, and self-paced learning resources.
Assessment is based on research-based assignments and practical application of knowledge.
Yes. Successful learners can progress to the Level 4 Diploma or directly enter the first year of a UK bachelor’s degree.
No prior experience is required. However, work experience or a Level 2 qualification is recommended.
Our dedicated support team offers guidance on career planning, CV building, and university progression pathways.