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Midwifery BSc (Hons)
Midwifery BSc (Hons)

Midwifery BSc (Hons)

  • ID:UNIC440255
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

A typical offer would be for level 3 qualifications to be achieved in one of the following:

A Level:

  • A maximum of 3 A Levels need with minimum grades of BBC or above
  • General Studies is not accepted.
  • one A Level must be in a science which includes biology, chemistry, physics, psychology or sociology.
  • AS (A1) levels and extended projects will not contribute to tariff points.

Access Programmes:

  • Access programmes must consist of a minimum of 60 credits in total (15 at Level 2 and 45 at Level 3).
  • Level 3 credits must be achieved at a minimum of 30 at Merit and 15 at Distinction achieved at level 3 in Science.
  • Access programme should have a relevant science or health focus.

BTEC Studies:

  • the award of two Distinctions and one Merit (DDM) must be achieved.
  • Awards must have a science focus, for example health and social care. If awards are in other areas you will need to gain an additional level science.

In addition:

  • you must have GCSEs that include Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4 or above or a recognised equivalent. It is not compulsory to have GCSE in Science if you have a Level 3 science qualification, but it is still desirable.
  • you must also have evidence of relevant, academically assessed study at Level 3 or 4, within the last three years.
    healthcare work experience is also desirable.

Please note that all offers of a place on this course are subject to Successful Occupational Health Screening and a Clear Disclosure and Barring Service report.

English requirement

  • IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 7.0 in all bands

Course Information

 

 

Midwifery is a rewarding and unique career, that will allow you to be in the privileged position of working closely with women and their families during pregnancy and childbirth, promoting health and wellbeing.

Our Midwifery course consistently achieve 98-100% employment at the point of registration. Over the course of your studies you will be supported by our Careers and Employability Service to ensure our midwifery graduates are well-prepared for employment.

Our Midwifery teaching staff are enthusiastic, experienced midwives with a wide variety of expertise and are also skilled facilitators of learning. You will work in an environment that fosters key principles of adult learning, as well as individual support for your learning and skills development.

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Pre Courses

You may be required to complete an English Language course or Foundation program before being able to enrol on to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program.

  • Pre-sessional English Program (PEP)
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Careers in clinical leadership, bereavement, teenager pregnancy and infant feeding, education and research

Ability to settle

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