Midwifery - BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
3 Years
Offering you the satisfaction of a career caring for the health of the mother, baby and her family, our midwifery course aims to prepare you to become a confident and compassionate midwife.
By successfully completing this course you will have the opportunity to graduate with three qualifications: the NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Programme (NIPE); a BSc (Hons) degree which is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC); and the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative.
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About this course
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.
It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.
128 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level
GCSE
Five subjects at grade C/4 or above
Must include Mathematics, English language and Science subjects
Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) are not accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application
Excellent employability rate - nearly 98 per cent of our graduates are studying or in work within six months (DLHE 2016/17)
Our course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) - You will be eligible to apply to the NMC to become a registered midwife once you have graduated from this course
Birmingham is one of the UK’s most diverse cities outside of London, which provides you with a wide variety of placement experiences that will be valuable to take forward into your future career
Our specialist skills facilities include a home environment, birthing area and teaching tools, such as a birth simulator and neonatal mannequins to help simulate a variety of birth scenarios
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The experience was good and so enjoyable. It is definitely up for my recommendation.
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Subjects
- Midwifery
- Teaching
- Simulation
- Antenatal Care
- Postnatal Care
- Clinical Skills
- Normal neonate
- Intrapartum care
- Professional midwifery
- Midwifery care
Course programme
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Foundation and clinical skills
- Midwifery practice and antenatal care
- Midwifery practice intrapartum care
- Midwifery practice postnatal care mother
- Normal neonate
- Introduction to professional midwifery practice and personal development
- Evidence based midwifery practice 1
- Clinical practice 1
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Supporting vulnerable women and their families
- Complex midwifery care
- Complex neonate 1
- Clinical practice 2
- Evidence based midwifery practice 2
- Global health and the theory of change
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Midwifery project
- Midwifery professional practice
- Examination and care of the neonate
- Clinical practice 3
- Normality and woman-centred care
Additional information
UK Students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode Full Time
Duration
3 years
Fees
£9,250 per year
Midwifery - BSc (Hons)