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M.S. IN MIDWIFERY: ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS


Classes begin twice a year, in fall and spring. Admission into the program is on-going. To be eligible for admission to The Midwifery Institute of Philadelphia University, you must:

  • Submit a professional resumé or CV
  • Be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state in
    which you work and/or in the state you plan to do clinical
  • Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree in any discipline
    with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
  • Have completed a 3-credit Physical Assessment course
    (or equivalent) within five years of your start date, with a
    grade of “B” or better
  • Completion of a three-credit statistics course
  • Have a written promise of a clinical site with a nurse
    midwifery preceptor
  • Own a computer and have Internet access
  • Submit two letters of reference
  • Submit official transcripts from all undergraduate and
    graduate courses
  • Submit a written essay
  • Complete an interview with one of our faculty

Official standardized test scores (GRE or the MAT)
recommended but NOT REQUIRED.

In addition, one year of nursing experience is strongly recommended. It is also strongly recommended that some of this experience be in maternal, child, or women’s health nursing.

Qualified applicants will be granted a telephone interview by a Philadelphia University faculty member. The Admissions Committee will also consider an interview conducted by your nurse-midwifery preceptor in reviewing your application for admission.

Completed applications are reviewed monthly.


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Midwifery Program
School House Lane & Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
 

Tel: 215.951.2525 
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