120-128, BBB-ABB - including at least grade B in a Biological or Behavioural/Social Science, DDM - in Applied Science or Health related subject
GCSE: Grade 4/C in English language, mathematics and science.
IB: 120-128 points from a minimum of 1 HL at grade 5 or above in a biological or behavioural/social science and 1 HL subject at a grade 4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core).
Access: Access to Nursing and Midwifery, Health Professions or similarly named course. A minimum 45 credits including 30 distinctions in your chosen level 3 subjects with the remainder at Merit. Candidates without GCSE mathematics and English language at grade 4/C or above must complete the equivalents contained within the Access Course (normally 6 credits are needed for English and 12 credits are needed in numerical subjects).
All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS overall score of 6.5 with scores of at least 6.5 in the listening, reading, writing and speaking sections.
Why choose this course?
We have an excellent reputation and will help you to develop the qualities needed that define a University of Hertfordshire graduate midwife.
With the BSc (Hons) Midwifery course you gain sound midwifery knowledge of normality, enabling you to become competent in recognising and managing deviations from this normality.
Inclusion of the newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) competency provides you with advanced knowledge to support the care provided.
Our commitment to achieving UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Accreditation enables learning that supports best practice in relation to infant feeding.
In addition to university study skills support, lecturers also provide close guidance to students both in the university and in practice.
The course lays the foundation for your continuing personal and professional development throughout your career, with opportunities when you graduate for post-qualification study at Masters and Doctoral level.
100% of our Midwifery graduates went on to employment or further study within 6 months according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.
UCAS code: B720
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Level 4
The Art & Skills of Midwifery
Woman's Journey to Motherhood 2
Woman's Journey to Motherhood 1
Infant Feeding and Relationship Building
Level 5
Applied Midwifery Skills
Understanding Research
Public Health and Midwifery
Health Conditions in Childbearing
Midwifery Perspectives in Global Health
Enhanced Neonatal Studies
Level 6
Enhancing Health & Social Care through Inter-professional Education
Investigating Midwifery Practice
Preparing for Midwifery Practice
Emergency Skills - Saving Mothers and Babies
Examination of the Newborn (Pre-reg 6)
Work placement
Practice Placement Experience - Placement sites are allocated according to preference and availability and include: West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Watford General Hospital, East and North Herts NHS Trust, based at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, based at Barnet Hospital, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital Foundation Trust in Luton and Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in Harlow.
All placements will give you the opportunity to link the theoretical knowledge you gain via lectures and seminars with practical experiences in the clinical field.
You also have the exciting opportunity to undertake an elective placement at the end of your second year. This will enable you to spend three weeks in a different midwifery setting either in the UK or abroad.
OSHC - $ 776 GBP / per year
