The SUNY Downstate Midwifery Program consists of a 38 graduate credit midwifery core curriculum and a 12 graduate credit master's component. Candidates for an advanced certificate in midwifery must complete the midwifery core curriculum which spans five semesters. Candidates for a MS degree in midwifery must complete the same midwifery core curriculum plus the master's component which is interspersed throughout the five semesters. A seven semester study option is also available. (See Program of Study).