Midwifery / Registered Midwife BSc(Hons) single honours

This course will prepare you to achieve the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and European Midwives' Directives.
The course comprises at least 50 per cent practice-based learning and a minimum of 40 per cent theory.
Anatomy includes learning with dissected cadaveric material (real bodies that have been generously donated to science). This is a unique learning opportunity provided by the University and makes up 10 per cent of first year teaching.
You will get the opportunity to work alongside experienced midwives and other healthcare professionals in supporting women and their families through their childbearing experience.
Studying in the joint Health, Social Care and Education faculties includes interprofessional learning with other health professions.
You will be working on the front line of the NHS providing midwifery care to a diverse population in South West London and Surrey.

Midwifery today is a highly attractive career with good financial rewards and excellent employment prospects in the UK and overseas.

The majority of midwives work in the NHS, either in the community working alongside GPs, district nurses and social workers, or in hospital environments in partnership with obstetricians, anaesthetists and neonatologists. Others work in private maternity hospitals or practice independently.

There are many practice-based roles and also management opportunities in both midwifery and general health care which can enable midwives to develop and support modern midwifery practice. Midwives may also take on consultant roles.

Three A-levels including one science or health-related subject preferred. Grades ABB. General Studies not accepted.
BTEC Extended Diploma: Science or Health Studies. Distinction Distinction Merit.
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 128 UCAS points.
Note: Functional/Key Skills points not accepted as part of the tariff.