Midwifery
Entry requirements
Unfortunately as this course is funded by the NHS and students have to have placements in the local NHS Health Board we are unable to accept applications from overseas (Non EU) students. The entry requirements outline the minimum educational requirements. If selected, applicants will be expected to attend an interview and undergo further screening for entry into the Midwifery course. All applicants must satisfy a range of entry criteria – consult the NMC’s Standards for pre-registration midwifery programmes. NMC entry requirements include demonstrating good health and good character. The School requires all candidates to undertake a criminal record check and other requirements for demonstrating good character; the local Health Board will be responsible for setting the requirement for good health. The criminal record check will include an enhanced DBS check for the child and adult workforce including a check of the barred lists. Applicants who have lived outside the UK are also required to undertake a criminal records check in their countries of residence. Candidates with entry qualifications older than 5 years must demonstrate evidence of recent study at an appropriate level. For further information and advice please contact the School at health.applications@bangor.ac.uk. Academic requirements: GCSEs: applicants must normally have, or be working towards, a minimum of five GCSE grades A -C/9-4 including GCSE Welsh or English first language and Mathematics/Numeracy (or a recognised alternative qualification ), but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Offers are tariff based, 112 - 120 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge: DMM - DDM Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM International Baccalaureate Diploma Extended Project Qualification Access: Access including Distinction / Merit profile (maximum 9 Passes) NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma Welsh Baccalaureate Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 - 120 points from a minimum of 4 Higher Subjects FETAC QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies: Distinction Profile General Studies is not accepted. We welcome applications from mature students who are completing an Access HE Diploma or who have evidence of recent study at *Level 3 or above in the past five years which meets our entry requirements; please note that we do not accept NVQ Level 3/QCF Level 3 as a means of meeting our entry qualifications. For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com. *Recognised alternative qualifications for Welsh/English and/or Mathematics are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Maths (must be achieved within the last 3 years). The Irish Leaving Certificate minimum of O4 is the equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4. Interview and selection for Bachelor of Midwifery BM All applications for the Midwifery programme must be made through the UCAS system. The Bachelor of Midwifery programme is course code B720. Please see the information below “How to apply through UCAS” UCAS provides great deal of information including information on academic tariff/credit if you are unsure whether you meet our minimum academic entry requirements. You will be notified via UCAS if you have been shortlisted for an interview. The date, time and venue for the interview will be sent to you within this notification. Please visit the Interview and Selection for BM page to find out more.
About this course
BM (Hons) in Midwifery, combining clinical practice with professional knowledge and ethics. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), leading to eligibility for midwifery registration on graduation. Students undertake clinical placements across North Wales and use VR simulation and manikin-based training to develop practical skills in a supported environment.
Modules
- Professional Knowledge
- Maternal and Newborn Health and Wellbeing
- Women and Society as Health Care recipients
- Introduction to Midwifery Practice
- Evidence Informed Practice (Interprofessional 2)
- Optimising Public Health
- Optimising Additional Care
- Developing Midwifery Practice
- Coaching and Supervising
- Promoting Excellence
- Optimising Midwifery Practice
- Proficiency in Midwifery Practice