Midwifery Mount Royal University

Overview

The Midwifery programme at Mount Royal University provides a comprehensive educational pathway for those dedicated to supporting birthing people and their families. This four-year degree integrates classroom learning with immersive clinical experiences to ensure graduates are ready for the Canadian Midwifery Registration Examination.

Students benefit from a curriculum that balances biological sciences with communication skills and cultural competency. The training environment emphasises hands-on simulation and work-integrated learning, allowing students to develop essential skills in newborn assessment and community health support under expert supervision.

The teaching model focuses on delivering safe, empathetic care during the prenatal, birth, and postpartum stages.

Why Midwifery at Mount Royal University?

This programme stands out as the only accredited undergraduate midwifery degree in the province of Alberta. It offers students a unique opportunity to train in a highly specialised field with small class sizes and direct access to experienced healthcare professionals.

The university provides state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with local health authorities to facilitate diverse clinical placements. Students can also take advantage of study abroad and field school opportunities to gain a global perspective on maternity care and community health systems.

The Faculty of Health, Community and Education is renowned for its student-first approach, fostering an environment where critical thinking and boundary-pushing are encouraged. This supportive atmosphere ensures that graduates are not only skilled clinicians but also leaders in the midwifery profession.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 25604 per year
• National fee: CAD 9200 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to progress from foundational sciences to complex clinical clerkships. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Survey of Midwifery - Past and present
• Lab Sciences for Midwifery
• Fundamentals of Professional Communication

Years 2-4

• Pharmacotherapy and Pathophysiology I
• Midwifery Care: Physiologic Perinatal Period and Neonates - Clinical
• Midwifery Care: Perinatal Complications and Consultation - Clinical
• Cultures and Communities
• Midwifery Care: Neonatal and Perinatal Pathology - Clinical
• Midwifery Clerkship I - Clinical

Careers with Midwifery

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as midwives across Alberta and the rest of Canada. The programme prepares individuals for autonomous practice or collaborative roles within the broader healthcare system, focusing on maternal and newborn well-being.

Common career paths include working as a registered midwife in independent practice, team-based clinics, or hospital settings. With further experience or education, graduates may also pursue roles as health educators, researchers, or administrators within the midwifery sector.

The demand for skilled midwives continues to grow, offering graduates stable and rewarding opportunities to make a lasting difference in community health. Many alumni find success in supporting home births or contributing to policy development within provincial health organisations.