Midwifery (Degree Apprenticeship)
Take an exciting new route into midwifery and join a cohort of midwifery apprentices employed in London and the South East.
Applications and recruitment for the Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship are undertaken by our Partner Trusts, not the university. Applicants should agree in advance with their employer Education/Apprenticeship Lead, for which course they will be applying for. For further enquiries, employers will need to contact apprenticeships@gre.ac.uk.
This three-year or four-year Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship includes study at the university campus alongside practice-based learning and employment time in your employing Trust.
Most NHS Trusts only accept internal candidates who have completed a minimum of 12 months service prior to an application being made.
Your fees are paid by the employing Trust's apprenticeship levy and you will be paid the equivalent of a maternity support worker for the duration of the course.
You will emerge with the knowledge, understanding, skills and behaviours to practise as a registered midwife and register with the NMC. This course is based on the NMC Standards (NMC,2019) and the apprenticeship standard ST0948 listed on the Institute for Apprenticeships website. The course also leads to a bachelor's degree (BSc Hons).
Degree apprenticeship
Applications are made through the apprenticeships programme.
School
Location
Duration
3 - 4 years part-time
Start month
September; January
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below.
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
You will be taught by an experienced team of experts, which includes senior academics, technical officers, and practitioners with industry experience. Trained postgraduate researchers may also contribute to seminar teaching with the module leader. Teaching is informed by our research and consultancy work, and 97% of our lecturers hold a teaching qualification.
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Entry requirements
Applicants will need:
- Mathematics and English GCSE grade A-C/9-4 or recognised equivalents
- Transferable skills and readiness to study at the undergraduate level
- Two years of employment in a relevant health or social care setting
For enquiries please contact apprenticeships@greenwich.ac.uk
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
No
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
Class sizes vary by module. Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups. This can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees. All students will have opportunities for one-to-one time with their tutors.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you are also expected to dedicate around 30 hours a week to self-study. This may involve further reading and research, preparing coursework and presentations, and preparing for tests and exams. Our facilities are designed to support you in these activities.
We encourage you to join societies and participate in sporting and other activities to engage in the wider life of the university community. Our Midwifery Society won the University of Greenwich Student Society of the Year Award in 2018.
Overall workload
In a typical week learning takes place through a combination of:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Laboratory practicals
- 1-1 tutorials
Assessment
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen.
You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
We aim to provide feedback on assignments and to release examination results within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
The course fees are shared between government and employers. Visit our degree apprenticeships pages to find out how the cost of your course is met.
Other costs
Apprenticeships are paid for by employers, not apprentices.
Employers with a payroll of more than £3 million can use their apprenticeship levy contributions to pay for places on apprenticeship programmes.
Any business with a payroll below £3 million is eligible for government funding that will cover at least 95% of the cost of an apprenticeship programme.
Additional incentives are also available to employers who take on young apprentices.
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This course is not available through Clearing, but we may have similar or alternative options that you can apply for.
If you want to apply for a later intake, visit the how to apply page.