Midwifery Studies BSc(Hons)

BSc(Hons)

Your course

Our Midwifery Studies degree which has a September and March intake, is designed to help you become a competent, confident and autonomous practitioner with the knowledge and skills to pursue a successful career. Learning from experienced midwives and gaining real-world experience in a variety of healthcare settings will prepare you to make a difference in the lives of women and their families.

We know just how important it is for midwives to learn about midwifery in context, gain a broad perspective on the delivery of care and be supported by enthusiastic lecturers who know exactly what it’s like to be a midwife. Across all areas of teaching, we focus on the promotion of normality, health and the safe management of pregnancy to ensure the best possible outcomes for parents and the newborn. We’ll also help you learn how to provide individualised care for the mother and baby throughout pregnancy, labour, childbirth and the early days of parenthood.

Placements

Gaining clinical experience is key to your professional development. It’s also vital to develop an understanding of how to work in a team alongside other healthcare professionals. That’s why the course includes clinical practice, where you’ll work across a range of settings including midwife-led units, birth centres, labour suites, antenatal/postnatal wards, as well as in the community.

Your future

Our graduates have gone on to work as midwives within the National Health Service (NHS) in a variety of roles, including community and hospital-based midwifery.***

*** Source: LinkedIn

Course info

Course length:

3 years full-time

Entry requirements:

ABB* inc. a Biological Science**/ DDM in Health and Social Care (with a minimum of 4 units in Biological Sciences)/128 from a maximum of three Level 3 qualifications inc. an A Level* in a Biological Science at a minimum grade B** or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care/Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, at least 30 at Distinction and the remainder credits at Merit. The course must contain 18 credits in a Biological Science

Additional criteria:

Have completed 12 years of general education GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4/C or above Understanding of the role Relevant work experience Interview DBS and occupational health check

*If you are studying a Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. **Excluding General Studies

Accreditation

This course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).