The University of Cincinnati nurse-midwifery specialty track prepares students to be eligible for the Certification Examination of the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). The track’s goal is for greater than 85% of graduates to pass the certification exam within 12 months of graduation.
Recent midwifery certification pass rates:
The nurse-midwifery three-year (2022–2024) cumulative pass rate within twelve months of graduation is 92%.
*This section is updated annually as new cohorts graduate and results are available.
The University of Cincinnati Nurse-Midwifery Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).
ACME, 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1230, Silver Spring, MD 20910 • Phone: 703-835-4565 • Web: www.theacme.org • Email: [email protected].
Last updated: September 2025
Most of our programs do not require onsite visits, but there is one exception. If you are interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Midwifery, you will have 1 skills intensives that takes place on campus.
Each Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program can be done in as little as two years. There are additional options available for several programs that allow students to take these programs at a slower pace. Although these options extend the length of the selected program, they often make it a more feasible option for the student.
The Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is a part-time program built to be completed in as little as four semesters, or one year and four months. The Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner program has no set time frame due to the extremely customizable nature of the curriculum.
Yes. The vast majority of our students work throughout their time in their academic program. It is important to assess course load and financial aid to understand how to balance school and work.
If possible, students may cut down on their work hours during a clinical portion of a program.
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