In response to a global call for midwives to play an increased role in the leadership within health systems, our core courses are founded on the major attributes of advanced midwife practitioners, including autonomy in practice, leadership, expertise, and research skills. Elective courses will allow students to develop discrete advanced clinical skills or expertise in a focussed area of interest, and optional clinical and leadership placements will provide real-world experience to support students' growth and development. Graduates will be prepared for roles such as clinical and professional leaders, educators, researchers, and clinicians with specialized advanced clinical skills.
The degree is designed to provide students with the flexibility to complete the program part-time while continuing to work and without relocating. The program offers the option of either a course-based or a thesis-based stream. While the thesis-based stream must be completed full-time, the course-based program may be completed either full-time or part-time. The program uses a hybrid format, with a combination of asynchronous online, synchronous online, and in-person learning, which allows the degree to be completed from a distance. With only two mandatory week-long in-person residencies (one in the summer in the program's first term and the second in the summer term before the student's final year) requiring travel to Hamilton, Ontario, the degree is accessible for students from across the globe. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 77 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants with an undergraduate degree in midwifery must have a four-year undergraduate degree in midwifery from an accredited university, with a minimum B+ average (minimum 77%, equivalent to a McMaster 8.5 grade point average) in the final two years of undergraduate study
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| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 237] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 92] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
- Work Experience
- Portfolio
Two years of full-time (or equivalent) clinical experience as a practicing midwife. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.