BSc Midwifery (blended learning)
Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSEs grade C / 4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science. A level: 120 points from a minimum of 2 A levels to include Grade B in relevant subject: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science, Psychology or Sociology. Access to HE Diploma: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3, 30 at distinction level including 15 L3 credits biology. A further 15 credits at L3 must be at merit level. In addition, must have GCSE grade C / 4 or above in Mathematics, English and Science. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DDM – needs to have strong science/health element. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall to include Grade 5 in a science related subject at Higher Level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Sociology Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions Team at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. T level: Accepted pathway: Health. Must achieve a Merit overall to include a grade B in the Year One Core Component. Enhancing your application: Meeting the academic minimum does not guarantee you a place, you need to make sure that you are strong across all sections of your application form. Read more about enhancing your application NHS constitution: University pre-registration programmes for health professionals are required to select their applicants using a ‘values based’ approach. As part of this process, your UCAS personal statement should include evidence of your personal commitment to NHS values laid out in the NHS constitution .
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Midwifery, covering the childbearing continuum from preconception through postnatal care. Core topics include Research Methods and Clinical Skills. The course includes interprofessional learning modules across all three years and is aligned with regulatory body proficiencies. Clinical placements account for 50% of study time, with experience in hospitals, community clinics and home birth services.
Modules
- Professional Midwifery Practice
- Biology for Midwifery
- Wider Determinants of Health and Wellbeing
- Pharmacology and Medicines Management
- Evidence Based Practice
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Developing Midwifery Practice
- Reproductive Health and Pregnancy
- Physiological Childbirth and additional needs
- Postnatal and Neonatal Care
- Developing Evidence Based Practice
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Advancing Midwifery Practice
- Complexity in Midwifery (1)
- Complexity in Midwifery (2)
- Research and Quality Improvement
- Interprofessional Learning 3