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BM Midwifery

Edinburgh Napier University

Institution
Edinburgh Napier University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BM Midwifery
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
B720
Typical offer
A-level BCC

Entry requirements

Scottish Higher: Standard Offer Entry Requirement: BBBC including English or other Literary subject* and Biology or Human Biology. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC including English or other Literary subject* and Biology or Human Biology. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths A level: BCC including a Literary subject* and Biology, Applied Science or Life and Health Sciences GCSE grade C/4 in Maths GCSE grade C/4 in English required for candidates who do not have A Level English HNC: Care and Administrative Practice or Healthcare Practice with grade B in the graded unit. Higher Biology or Human Biology at grade C or above also required. T Level: Pass in Health, Healthcare Science or Science with grade C or above in the Core component. A level Biology or Applied Science at grade C or above also required. GCSE grade C/4 in English and Maths.

About this course

BM in Midwifery, covering the art and science of midwifery care. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. Practice placements are threaded throughout all three years of the programme. The course has a 96% satisfaction rate (National Student Survey, 2023).

Modules

  • Introduction to Learning for Professional Practice
  • Anatomy & Physiology for Midwives
  • Promoting continuity of Care in the Antenatal and Postnatal Period.
  • Providing Safe and Effective Care in Childbirth
  • Care and Examination of the Newborn
  • Complex Care of Women and Newborn Infants
  • Midwifery Care and Management of Obstetric Emergencies
  • Research Knowledge and Skills for Midwifery Practice
  • Midwife’s role in Public Health
  • Evaluating Women Centred Practice in Midwifery (40 credit module)
  • Practice placements are threaded throughout all years and trimesters of the programme.