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Midwifery (Pre-Registration), BSc Hons

KEY FACTS

UCAS code

B710 A BSc/Mid

How to apply

School

Health & Social Care

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time (September or May start)

Entry requirements

200 UCAS points FROM

EITHER a minimum of two A-level subjects

OR a BTEC National Diploma

OR an Access to Higher Education course (minimum 60 credits at level 3) or equivalent qualifications.

PLUS three GCSEs at C or above, including English language and mathematics or a science

University entry requirements

Assessment

Exams, reports, group presentations and practical work

Professional recognition

This programme leads to registration as a midwife and is recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Career options

Graduates have employment opportunities in institutional and community settings and also in research, management and education

This programme is designed to prepare students to assume the responsibilities and accountability for practice as a midwife. In order to develop multi-professional and collaborative working, there is shared learning between midwifery and nursing students in areas such as biological and social sciences, informatics, research, ethics, health policy and management.

The programme offers both practice and theoretical learning in a variety of institutional and community settings. This enables the student midwife to develop knowledge and competence in order to meet the needs of women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood.

Content

Year 1

  • Values for Professional Practice (30 credits)
  • Skills for Professional Practice (30 credits)
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Health (30 credits)
  • Academic Skills for Professional Practice (15 credits)
  • Biological Basis of Health 1 (15 credits)

Year 2

  • Biological Basis of Health 2 (30 credits)
  • Normal Midwifery Practice (30 credits)
  • Appraisal of Evidence for Professional Practice (15 credits)
  • Midwifery: Promoting Normality for Women with Complex Needs (30 credits)
  • Supporting Learning and Assessment in Practice (15 credits)

Year 3

  • Complications during Childbearing (30 credits)
  • Midwifery: Professional Development and Management (30 credits)
  • Personal and Professional Development (30 credits)
  • Project for Professional Practice (30 credits)

Please note

Applicants for this programme are subject to the following:

  • Criminal Records Bureau check
  • Residential regulations
  • Occupational health screening