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M.S. IN MIDWIFERY: ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS


Classes begin twice a year, in fall and spring. Deadlines for all admissions material to be received for consideration for a class are as follows:

Fall class

(August start)

Spring class

( January start)

June 1st November 1st

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
  • Completion of a three-credit statistics course
  • Have a written agreement for clinical site placement with a qualified 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 work experience relevant to midwifery is strongly recommended.

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

 


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Midwifery Program
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Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
 

Tel: 215.951.2525 
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