BSc Midwifery Studies
Entry requirements
ABB at A Level including a Biological Science (Biology or PE), or Social Science (Psychology or Sociology) and Health and Social Care, but excluding General Studies. If you are studying a Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree courses. 128 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of three Level 3 qualifications including an A Level Biological Science (Biology or PE), or Social Science (Psychology or Sociology) and Health and Social Care at a minimum grade B. Alternatively, a Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care, Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biomedical Science, Medical Science ,Forensics and Applied Psychology, a Level 3 Applied Diploma/Extended Certificate in Medical Science at a minimum Grade B/Distinction or a Level 3 AAQ Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Human Biology or Medical Science at a minimum Distinction/Grade B is acceptable. General Studies, AS Levels and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are excluded. If you are studying a Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree courses. Double graded qualifications will be counted as 2 of the 3 qualifications. Distinction at T Level in Health or Healthcare Science. DDM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Medical Science or Biomedical Science. NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at grade B. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above, including at least 30 at Distinction. The course must contain at least 18 credits in a relevant Biological or Social Science. 128 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications including a Biological Science at Higher Level at grade 6.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Midwifery, covering care for women and newborns during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. Core topics include research methods, clinical skills, ethics and professional practice, and critical and analytical thinking. The programme includes 750 hours of clinical placement and a final-year research project on a midwifery topic. The course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Modules
- Advocacy and Leadership in Midwifery Practice
- Care and Systematic Assessment of the Newborn
- Midwifery Research Project
- Proficiency in Midwifery Practice
- Biology for Midwifery Practice
- Introduction to Evidence-Informed Enquiry in Midwifery
- Introducing Newborn and Family Health
- Introducing Universal Midwifery Care for all Women
- Participating in Midwifery Care
- Challenges to Newborn and Family Health
- Contributing to Midwifery Practice
- Evidence Based Midwifery Practice
- Supporting Women with Additional Care Needs