Midwifery (Pre-Registration), BSc Hons

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.

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

UCAS code

B710 A BSc/Mid

School

Health & Social Care

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time (September or May start)

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

240 UCAS points FROM

EITHER a minimum of two subjects at A-level or AVCEs

OR a BTEC National Diploma (MMM) or certificate (DD)

OR a Society, Health and Development Diploma

PLUS a minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English language and mathematics), 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.

Career options

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

Please note

Applicants for this programme are subject to the following:

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

This programme is not available to international students.

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.

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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