Midwifery (BMid)

The programme is 50% theory and 50% practice integrating these in a modular structure throughout the three years. All modules are compulsory and credit rated. Successful completion of each module allows for accumulation of credits leading to the award of degree and entry onto the Professional Register.

The programme seeks to recognise the changing nature of midwifery care and practice and acknowledges the need for flexibility and innovation in ensuring appropriate student experiences. The application of biological, behavioural and social sciences to midwifery theory and practice facilitates the development of knowledge and skills necessary to provide non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory care and service in a variety of health care contexts that is respectful of difference and diversity.

Year one

During year one, you will be introduced to the academic knowledge and practice of midwifery. This will provide a foundation on which the practice of midwifery will be developed. The emphasis will be on normal midwifery, as childbirth is a normal physiological life event for the majority of healthy women. As a novice to midwifery you will be exposed to and socialised into the theory and practice of normal midwifery and related key skills by the provision of relevant knowledge and clinical experience.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsMidwifery 2: The Midwife and Normal ChildbirthHC112330 creditsPersonal and Professional Development and Communication 1HC112120 creditsMidwifery 1: Midwifery and SocietyHC112230 creditsClinical 1: Foundation in Midwifery PracticeHC112440 creditsCore modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsPersonal and Professional Development and Communication 1HC112120 creditsMidwifery 1: Midwifery and SocietyHC112230 creditsClinical 1: Foundation in Midwifery PracticeHC112440 creditsMidwifery 2: The Midwife and Normal ChildbirthHC112330 creditsYear two

In year two, the knowledge and experience you have gained in year one will be developed. The emphasis will be on identification and internalisation and you will adapt and develop existing knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, effective care for women during normal and complicated pregnancy and childbirth. Midwifery clinical placements will reflect this and you will have additional short placements in an Accident and Emergency department, a gynaecological ward and a neonatal unit.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsClinical Practice: Midwifery Level 2NR20270 creditsEvolving Midwifery Practice For Pregnancy and BirthNR210540 creditsDeveloping Midwifery Practice For Holistic Care of Women and BabiesNR210640 creditsDeveloping Integrated Midwifery PracticeNR202540 creditsCore modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsDeveloping Midwifery Practice For Holistic Care of Women and BabiesNR210640 creditsEvolving Midwifery Practice For Pregnancy and BirthNR210540 creditsClinical Practice: Midwifery Level 2NR20270 creditsDeveloping Integrated Midwifery PracticeNR202540 creditsYear three

During this year, you will develop and draw together the knowledge and experience gained in years one and Two. The emphasis will progress to internalisation and dissemination levels. Existing knowledge, skills and attitudes will be adapted and developed to enable the provision of safe, effective care for women and babies throughout pregnancy, labour and the puerperium. Clinical placements will reflect this and there will be a period of supervised practice when you will be expected to manage a midwifery caseload.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsConsolidated Midwifery PracticeNR317340 creditsPreparing For Autonomous Midwifery PracticeNR317540 creditsClinical Practice: Midwifery Level 3NR30770 creditsQuality Midwifery PracticeNR317440 creditsCore modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsQuality Midwifery PracticeNR317440 creditsConsolidated Midwifery PracticeNR317340 creditsClinical Practice: Midwifery Level 3NR30770 creditsPreparing For Autonomous Midwifery PracticeNR317540 credits The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.