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Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University is an accredited, private, coed university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in over 40 areas of study - all within a framework of career development. Our unique curriculum blends liberal and professional studies in a way that enables our students to grow as individuals and as highly skilled designers, business leaders, architects, health care professionals and scientists. Approximately 3,400 students from 46 states and 48 countries attend classes at our beautiful campus located northwest of Center City Philadelphia.

Master's in Nursing - Midwife (Online)

Our 2 year program is a full time, graduate level, distance education program in midwifery for registered nurses (RN) and CM Pathway applicants who want to become midwives. The program begins with an orientation held at a distance with several sessions over several days. The program has integrated components of theory and practice, with six terms of study integrated with fours terms of clinical experience, and two on-campus sessions for intensive learning of hand skills, critical reflection and time to bond with classmates and faculty. The theoretical components are learned through readings, seminar discussions, and problem-based learning tutorials. Mastery is demonstrated through writing assignments, return demonstrations, quizzes and proctored examinations. The practice components are learned through a clinical practicum under the direction of a qualified midwife preceptor (clinical faculty). Applicants have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and are either registered nurses or have completed the CM pathway and required pre-requisites. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national examination of the American Midwifery Certification Board to earn the credential CNM or CM.

Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing - Midwife (Online)

The Post-Master's Certificate in Midwifery is available for the individual who already has a master's degree in a health related discipline.

Admissions requirements are the same as the requirements for the MS in midwifery with the exception that applicants must have a master's in a health related discipline. Nurse Practitioners and other health care providers with a master’s or doctoral degree master's degree may be eligible for our advanced placement option.