Master of Science in Midwifery

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• Blended learning format. Bastyr’s MSM program strikes the perfect balance between the flexibility of online courses and face-to-face learning. While the structured online curriculum allows students flexibility in their geographic location for learning and clinical training, the integration of on-site training (three times per quarter) provides critical value in mastering the midwifery model of care.
• A master’s degree that matters. You know that MEAC accreditation matters to your midwifery education, but did you also know that only a degree from a regionally-accredited university like Bastyr will be recognized if you choose to continue your education with a doctorate or another degree? Bastyr has the only midwifery master’s degree in the country that is both MEAC and regionally accredited. 
• Integrated clinical training. Learn midwifery through hands-on training that overlaps with classroom theory. Through a proven clinical training model in which students work alongside experienced midwives and other healthcare professionals, graduates are prepared to integrate their knowledge and skills into entry-level practice. This layering of academic theory with clinical experience creates unparalleled learning opportunities for students in our program.
• Assistance with preceptorships. No more worrying about having to find your own preceptors or paying them to train you. We place all students in clinical training sites with qualified and experienced preceptors.
• World-class education. Bastyr’s expert faculty delivers high-quality instruction that is grounded in professional issues through courses in understanding and addressing racism, a deep history of the midwifery profession, health policy, legal and ethical frameworks, and how to build a midwifery practice. Learn from leaders in the profession.
• Choose your specialty.  Students are given the option of completing either a master’s project on the topic of their choice, or, for equivalent credits, a specialty track in botanical medicine for midwifery care.
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Seattle, Washington Campus

Set in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Bastyr’s expansive Seattle-area campus provides a serene, natural environment for students to deepen their health education. Our campus is located in the Seattle suburb of Kenmore, Washington, and encompasses 51 acres along the shore of Lake Washington. 

At our Seattle-area campus, you’ll enjoy dynamic classroom environments and unique facilities for research, laboratory and clinical experiences. Our campus location also affords you easy access to the rich cultural experiences of the Seattle metropolitan area and unlimited exposure to the natural wonders of the Puget Sound region.

Gain a master’s-level understanding of midwifery care through a curriculum delivered in a blended online and on-site course format. Reference our curriculum table for the full course schedule. This table reflects a full-time course of study. 

The program prepares midwives with the hands-on training and knowledge to confidently and effectively guide families throughout the childbearing year. Expected learning outcomes of graduates can be found in the course catalog. 

Contact an advisor to learn more about the Master of Science in Midwifery.