BSc Midwifery
Entry requirements
120 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: BBB to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Grade B and BB at A Level to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Distinction Merit Access to HE: Must complete 60 credits overall with at least 45 at level 3 and 15 at Level 2. Of the 45 credits at level 3, you will need a minimum of 24 Distinctions, 18 Merits and 3 passes T Level: M All applicants are required to attend an interview. For further support on preparing for interview and what to expect at interview, . One satisfactory reference from someone who is able to comment on your attitude and approach to learning in a professional or academic sense. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. A satisfactory medical will be required once an offer has been made. We will contact you closer to your start date with details of how to obtain these. The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Equivalent qualifications considered are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Mathematics. (Must have been achieved since 2016) Application advice: We strongly advise applicants to take advantage of the advice available online, from demonstrating you have the relevant qualifications or experience, tips on writing your personal statement to advice on preparing for interview, we have a wealth of support and guidance available to applicants to ensure you are able to demonstrate that you have what it takes and make your application the best it can be. .
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Midwifery, a three-year full-time programme. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Global & Comparative Perspective. Practical skills are introduced from the first year, and the course includes clinical placements. Modules cover emergency and complex situations, as well as evidence-based practice.
Modules
- Promoting Health and Wellbeing
- Developing Professionalism in Midwifery
- Normal Midwifery Practice
- Sciences Applied to Midwifery
- Developing Confidence in Practice
- Assessment and Management of Emergency and Complex Situations
- Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Midwifery
- Evidence-Based Practice
- The Role of the Midwife in Examination of the Newborn
- Informed Decision Making in Practice
- Compassionate Leadership, Excellence, and Change Management
- The Role of the Midwife in Providing Holistic Care
- Midwifery Care for Individuals with Additional Needs
- Assessing and Managing Care in Rapidly Changing Situations
- Becoming an Autonomous Practitioner