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Objectives
A Midwife is the lead professional at normal birth. This programme helps to develop you as a competent and confident professional, able to practice midwifery upon qualification and be entered on the Nursing and Midwifery Council's register. Birth is a unique experience, and a mother always remembers her Midwife.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements Academic GCSE Candidates must have 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including English Language or Literature, Mathematics and a Science subject In addition one of the following qualifications must be achieved: A Levels A minimum of two subjects at A Level, or an AVCE, with a minimum of 240 points.* (16 points on the old A Level system). * NB. A maximum of 60 points from A1 (AS) level may be counted in the applicant's points tally. Whilst we recognise the value of Key Skills and General Studies, points from these subjects cannot be included in the points tariff. Other * BTEC or EdExcel National Diploma (Level 3) with a pass at overall merit level providing the number of distinctions counterbalance the passes, or * Kitemarked Access Course in a relevant subject, with a minimum of 60 credits, of which 36 must be at Level 3 #, or * International Baccalaureate - minimum pass of 24 points, or * Scottish Higher's - minimum of 80 points at the advanced second year stage * Irish Leaving Certificate - passes from D3 to A1 are equivalent to 240 UCAS points * Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Diploma - pass of 240 UCAS points * Occupational qualifications will be considered on an individual basis for mature candidates #NB: Only results from one concurrent course will be considered. Non-academic requirements * Candidates complete a confidential Occupational Health form and an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure (CRB) form, and must have clearance for both prior to starting the programme. * Candidates must successfully pass a short interview as part of the selection process.
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Academic title
BSc Midwifery
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Course description
BSc Midwifery
Programme
A woman-centred curriculum is followed, comprising nine modules at academic Levels One, Two and Three. Placements are at NHS hospitals and community areas, giving students a variety of experience with opportunities to participate in innovative aspects of midwifery practice. Students are partnered with a Midwife in practice and work the same off duty which can include night duty and weekends, thus gaining a rounded understanding of total midwifery care.
Students learn how to become Midwives who work within a multi-racial society and become aware of the healthcare implications of cultural differences around pregnancy and child birth. Student Midwives are fortunate to benefit from:
* NHS bursary (means tested)
* Registration as a Midwife with the NMC
* Academic qualification of BSc(Hons)
* First year accommodation
* Hospital and community experience.
Midwifery lecturers are all registered Midwives, and have specific expertise in topics such as supervision of midwifery, third stage of labour, progress of labour, ethics, research theory and women’s issues. Some are currently undertaking research and PhD theses, and others are contributing to nationally acclaimed midwifery textbooks. Some are reviewing textbooks and contributing to journals and volunteer groups. The lecturers teach students in a university setting, in the NHS hospitals and in the community.
