Dr. Sam Bassett

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sam Bassett is the Head of the Department of Midwifery at King’s College London, focusing on midwifery education. An experienced midwife and educationalist, he has a significant background in clinical practice, particularly in high-risk pregnancies. He completed his doctorate in 2016, concentrating on maternal high dependency care. His teaching expertise spans midwifery emergencies and the complexities of medical childbirth, utilizing high-fidelity simulation. He has a particular interest in the application of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) in both pre and post-qualification curriculums. Clinical midwifery practice is central to Sam's work, contributing to the development of critical practice guidelines and publications while instructing courses such as the Resuscitation Council-UK Newborn Life Support (NLS). Sam leads national courses like the Managing Medical Obstetric Emergency Training (mMOET) and continues to innovate in midwifery education, promoting mentorship and improving maternity care outcomes in the UK.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.