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About the master’s degree programme in Midwifery

The master’s degree programme in Midwifery strengthens your practice and gives you a solid academic profile. You will gain knowledge and skills that enable you to further develop the midwifery profession and play an active role in the health care of the future.

You can earn your master’s degree at SDU in Odense; the programme is organised as a two-year full-time study.

From practice to academic excellence: Core elements of the programme

The programme is based on practice and has clinical reality as its focal point. A focus on scientific methods ensures a strong academic foundation.

The programme is thus a combination of theory and applicable learning, with the latest research and real-life case studies forming the basis of the teaching.

You will delve into topics such as quality development, evidence-based practice and management in the healthcare sector.

Through the study, you will develop skills in scientific research and methodology, and you will learn to apply these in clinical practice to improve patient care and the healthcare system as a whole.

Leadership and innovation: Your future with the master’s programme for working professionals

After completing the master’s degree programme in Midwifery, you will be highly equipped to take on leadership roles in the healthcare sector.
You will be able to manage quality and development projects, implement evidence-based practices and contribute to research within the midwifery profession.

Your knowledge and skills will allow you to become a key player in the healthcare of the future, where you can make a significant difference to patients, colleagues and the wider community.

The master’s degree programme thus not only gives you the opportunity for personal and professional development, but also enables you to contribute significantly to solutions of current healthcare challenges.

The programme is also available as a master’s programme for working professionals

If you are working and would like to study part-time, then a master’s programme for working professionals might be ideal for you. Read more about the master’s programme in Midwifery for working professionals.

The Master of Science in Midwifery degree gives you:

  • Professional expertise: The programme strengthens your current practice with the latest knowledge, allowing you to immerse yourself further in the midwifery profession and develop your professional skills.
  • A strong academic profile: You will gain a solid academic foundation that balances theoretical insight, practical experience and the application of scientific methods.
  • Skills for the future: The programme qualifies you to manage development projects, implement evidence-based practices and contribute to research in the midwifery profession.
  • Multiple career paths: The programme focuses on the midwifery profession but prepares you for a wide range of roles in the healthcare sector and gives you the opportunity to contribute to the development of future healthcare.