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Why study midwifery?
Support birth and empower families through skilled, compassionate maternity care.
As Alberta’s only undergraduate midwifery degree program, MRU's Bachelor of Midwifery offers an immersive learning experience where students work closely with expert faculty and practicing midwives. This accredited program combines classroom theory with hands-on clinical placements, preparing you to deliver safe, compassionate prenatal, birth and postpartum care, as well as newborn assessment and community health support. Graduates are well-equipped to write the Canadian Midwifery Registration Examination (CMRE) and become registered midwives across Alberta and Canada, ready to empower birthing people and families with skill and empathy.
Program highlights
- Train at Alberta’s only accredited undergraduate midwifery program
- Get hands-on experience through placements in hospitals, homes and community settings
- Deliver compassionate care during pregnancy, birth, postpartum and newborn stages
- Choose study abroad and field school opportunities to broaden your perspective
Career possibilities
What jobs can I get with a midwifery degree?
Graduates qualify to apply for registration as midwives throughout Alberta and across Canada. Midwives enjoy diverse career opportunities — working independently, within group clinics, hospitals or supporting home births. Exciting career paths include:
* additional education, experience and/or training required
It doesn’t even feel like it’s work. Sometimes I have to pinch myself that I’m working in this field. It gives me so much joy.
— MRU alum, Tiffany Harrison
Bachelor of Midwifery (2015)
Curriculum and courses
What courses will I take in midwifery?
Prepare for professional midwifery practice through studies in science, communication, clinical care and cultural competency.
Explore full curriculum and coursesYear 1
|Years 2-4
Curriculum snapshot – Year 1
Experiential learning
In MRU’s Midwifery degree, you’ll gain hands-on experience through clinical placements and simulations, ensuring you’re fully prepared for professional practice.
- Complete your work placements in diverse clinical settings
- Graduate prepared to write the Canadian Midwifery Registration Examination (CMRE)
- Build lasting connections with midwives and faculty through close collaboration
- Broaden your perspective through immersive study abroad and field school experiences
Admission requirements
When you apply to MRU, you’ll need to meet both general admission requirements and any additional criteria specific to your chosen program. Requirements can vary, so it’s important to review what’s needed for your area of interest.
Select your admission category:
High school
Post-secondary transfer
Mature student
Admission category: High school
High school applicants must submit five Grade 12 courses for admission. These five courses must include the required subjects for the program you’re applying to. These required subjects are part of Group A.
To complete your five courses, additional subjects may be used from Group A, B, or C.
More admissions info for high school applicantsWhat are the requirements for the Bachelor of Midwifery?
- English Language Arts 30-1 - 65%
- Biology 30 - 65%
- Chemistry 30 - 65%
- Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 - 65%
Additional admission criteria
Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Midwifery program has limited enrolment and admission to the program is highly competitive. As a result, all applicants must complete additional non-academic requirements offered by Acuity Insights. The results of these assessments will be used to differentiate between applicants when there are more highly academically qualified applicants than seats available in the program.
Applicants should refer to my.AcuityInsights.app to create an account and register to complete the assessments listed for the Mount Royal University Bachelor of Midwifery program. There are specific dates when applicants can complete the program-required assessments, which will be available at my.AcuityInsights.app. These are the only dates available, and applicants must select Mount Royal University for the distribution of results before the posted Distribution Deadline. (Note: there is a fee to complete each assessment and a fee for each distribution of the results. Applicants must pay for the distribution of results for each program included in their application.)
Applicants must first apply to the Bachelor of Midwifery program at Mount Royal University. An MRU ID number is required to complete the program-required assessments. Failure to include a correct MRU ID numbers will result in a delay in the evaluation of your application.
No exceptions will be provided for applicants who do not complete all the additional program-required assessments by the listed deadlines.
The test dates for Fall 2026 admission are:
- Oct. 7, 2025, at 4 p.m. MDT
- Nov. 6, 2025, at 4 p.m. MST
- Nov. 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. MST
- Nov. 30, 2025, at 8 a.m. MST
- Dec. 9, 2025, at 6 p.m. MST
- Jan. 8, 2026, at 4 p.m. MST
- Jan. 18, 2026, at 8 a.m. MST
- Feb. 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. MST
Applying from another province or country?
If you're applying from outside Alberta, you'll need to know which of your courses match Alberta Grade 12 courses.
Check out our provincial equivalencies chart if you're from another Canadian province or the international credentials chart if you're applying from outside Canada.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to meet two separate English requirements to be admitted to Mount Royal:
- You’ll need to successfully complete an English course if it’s part of your program’s admission requirements
- Show that you meet Mount Royal’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements
What are the requirements for clinical placements in the Bachelor of Midwifery?
Students entering field/practicum placements will be required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement requiring them to maintain strict confidentiality regarding any client information or data.
Clinical placements will include scheduled and on-call hours, including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Placements from across the province and potentially from outside the province may be used for practical experience and many sites may be distant from Calgary. Students will require access to a vehicle and technologies that allow frequent and regular communication with the Midwifery Program. All travel and accommodation costs associated with practice experiences are the student’s responsibility.
Police Information Check
Provincial legislation requires that new employees and volunteers in publicly-funded agencies, including hospitals, are subject to a Police Information Check (PIC) that includes a Vulnerable Sector Check. In some cases, agencies may require students to provide proof of a police information check prior to commencing a clinical course. All costs related to the police information check are the responsibility of the student. If a student is denied a clinical placement, due to concerns resulting from the check, then the student will be unable to meet course requirements and will be required to withdraw from the program.
Immunization
Proof of up-to-date immunization status is required for all professional practice courses and is the responsibility of the student. All associated costs are the responsibility of the student. Failure to maintain a current immunization status will result in immediate withdrawal from the clinical practice area.
Admission deadlines
Costs
We know your investment in post-secondary education is a big deal. Make sure you’re on the right financial track by reviewing the costs, scholarships and financial support available.
How much does the Bachelor of Midwifery cost?
The cost of your studies depends on a few things, like the program you choose and whether you’ll live at home or in Residence.
To get a better idea of what you might spend, try using our first-year student budget estimator. It gives a detailed breakdown of estimated costs.
You can also visit our tuition and costs page for full details on tuition and fees for a full year.
Does MRU offer scholarships or financial aid?
At Mount Royal, we want you to focus on your education, not worry about how to pay for it. There are many ways to help cover the cost of your studies.
Scholarships and bursaries
Mount Royal gives out over $5 million each year in scholarships and bursaries! These awards look at things like your grades, financial need and your involvement in school or the community.
Financial aid
There are financial aid options from the provincial and federal governments for both full-time and part-time students. These include student loans, grants and bursaries.
Other resources
You can also explore other ways to pay, like using RESPs (Registered Education Savings Plans) or CPP (Canada Pension Plan) benefits.
How do I apply for scholarships and bursaries?
To be eligible for scholarships and bursaries, you must apply for Early Admission from Oct. 1 to Feb. 1. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries from Nov. 1 to March 1.
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