Midwifery
Coventry University
UCAS Code: B720 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Coventry University
UCAS Code: B720 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
to include one from Psychology, Sociology, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Science, Health and Social Care. Excludes General Studies.
Access to HE Diploma
The Access to HE Diploma in a Science or Health subject to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade 5 / B and GCSE English at grade 4 / C or above.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include: English, Science and Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
to include 15 points at Higher level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a Health, Sport or Science based subject.
Scottish Higher
to include a Science or Social Science at Advanced Higher.
UCAS Tariff
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excluding general studies) [2] Must include one qualification of 40 points in a Health, Sport or Science based subject [3] May also include AS level and EPQ
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About this course
**From SEPTEMBER 2025 this course will be delivered using NEW COURSE CODE HU08. If you are interested in starting in September 2025 please apply using this code**
**Our Midwifery degree prepares you for a career as a midwife, playing a crucial role in supporting women, babies, and their families throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.**
This course aims to empower you to become a compassionate, skilled, and culturally competent midwife, committed to providing excellent care to women and their families during a transformative time in their lives.
* Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity as a midwife from the outset
* Prepares you to promote optimal maternal and newborn health outcomes, support informed decision-making, and advocate for social justice within diverse communities
* Focus on one module at a time, with 5 weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module
* 50% of your learning will take place in diverse practice-based learning environments, applying theoretical knowledge to real world practice while being supported by experienced registered professionals including practice supervisors, practice assessors, and practice development midwives.
* Successful completion of this course makes you eligible to apply for professional registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* All home students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the government of £5,000 per year. You can apply for additional payments if you incur childcare costs.
**Why you should study this course**
We aim to develop you into a midwife who improves and impacts the lives of mothers, babies, and communities with clinical competence, compassionate care, and evidence-informed practice.
* Taught by experienced registered midwives who will support you in developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver professional, impactful, evidence-informed care
* Learn to collaborate and thrive across and within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate evidenced-based, safe care delivery.
* Develops your leadership skills and critical thinking
* Supportive learning environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
* Engage in simulated practice that closely mirrors the real-world scenarios you will encounter in your future career
* Focusing on digital fluency, curiosity, critical and reflective thinking, this course instils you with the ability to access, evaluate and apply evidence to inform your practice
* Access to success coaches, placement supervisors and specialist support for mathematics and academic writing.
Coventry University's School of Health and Care collaborates closely with NHS Trusts across the UK to develop the workforce of the future. Together, we’ll prepare you for a rewarding and exciting career with great prospects and the opportunity for lifelong learning.
For full course and professional body accreditation information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
Modules
**Year One**
* Becoming a Professional Practitioner
* Introduction to Midwifery Theory and Skills
* Placement 1: First Steps into Midwifery Practice
* Evidence: Your Profession in a Global Context
* Placement 2: Optimising Midwifery Care
* Safe Midwifery Care
**Year Two**
* Exploring Knowledge Through Curiosity
* Caring for Women and Babies with Complex and Diverse Needs
* Developing Expertise and Proficiency in Midwifery Practice
* Global Perspectives in Midwifery Practice
* Placement 3: Developing Midwifery Skills
* Placement 4: Enhancing Midwifery Skills
**Final Year**
* Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional
* The Evidence-based Practitioner: Professional Project
* Role Modelling and Education in Midwifery Practice
* Service Innovation and Promoting Excellence
* Placement 5: Consolidating midwifery skills
* Placement 6: Transition to an Autonomous Midwife
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content.
Assessment methods
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Assessment methods may include:
* Written assignments
* Practice placement
* Formal examinations
* Virtual Simulated Placements
* Simulations
* Objective structured clinical examinations
* Presentations
* Viva's
* Dyad
* Portfolios of evidence
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards the achieving the intended learning outcomes.
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