Midwifery (Pre-Registration), BSc Hons
KEY FACTS
UCAS code
B710 A BSc/Mid
School
Location
Attendance
3 years full-time (September or May start)
Entry requirements
Applicants should have:
200 UCAS points FROM
EITHER a minimum of two subjects at A-level or AVCEs
OR a BTEC National Diploma
OR a Society, Health and Development diploma
PLUS a minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English Language, mathematics or a science subject), or their equivalent
OR an approved Access to Higher Education Diploma (with English and Mathematics at level 2 or 3)
• Candidates must have experience of paid or voluntary work in a health or social care setting.
Assessment
Students are assessed through 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 contemporary practice as a registered midwife.
In order to develop multi-professional and collaborative working during the three year programme, there is shared learning between midwifery and nursing students in areas such as biological and social sciences, professional values, ethics, research and informatics.
The programme offers a balance of practice and theoretical learning in a variety of settings including the University campus at Avery Hill and hospital and community settings linked to local NHS Trusts. This will enable the student midwife to develop the necessary knowledge and skills required 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)
Each year students spend at least 50% of the time on placement where they are assessed by qualified practitioners
Please note
Applicants for this programme are subject to the following:
In addition, all candidates will be required to attend an interview