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De Montfort University

UCAS Code: B720 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

120 UCAS points from a maximum of 3 A levels or equivalent including at least one of the following subjects at grade B or above or equivalent; Health and Social Care, Biology, Sports Science, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Sociology. (excluding General Studies). A maximum of 16 points can be counted from AS level subjects

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

Must be achieved from a BTEC in Health & Social Care or Applied Science.

120 points including at least two subjects at advanced higher level with Health and Social Care; Sports Science; Chemistry; Biology; Physics; Psychology or Sociology at grade B. General Studies not accepted

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120

Must be from a maximum of 3 A levels or equivalent including at least one of the following subjects at grade B or above or equivalent; Health and Social Care, Biology, Sports Science, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Sociology. (excluding General Studies). A maximum of 16 points can be counted from AS level subjects

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Midwifery

Combine theoretical study with clinical experience within the NHS, independent and voluntary sectors, to prepare for a rewarding career in Midwifery.

Midwives are fully accountable as the lead professional for the care and support of women and birthing people, and their families. They provide evidence informed care and work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising closely where necessary with obstetricians, general practitioners, health visitors/public health practitioners and maternity support workers/maternity care assistants.

Midwives have a public health role aiming to meet the challenges of reducing inequities and improving maternal and family health. Midwifery education, whilst rooted in promoting physiological birth, prepares midwives to care for all women and birthing people including those with complex medical, obstetric and social needs. It prepares and develops midwives to be skilled and safe, empathetic and trustworthy, developing skills of autonomy and accountability within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.

Midwives provide holistic care, which requires them to be ‘with woman’. The 21st century midwife needs to understand and value the importance of one-to-one care, continuity and the critical importance of the midwife-woman relationship.

During the course you will work with women and birthing people from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that the care provided focuses on their individual needs, views and preferences at each stage of the child bearing journey.

**Key features**
- Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) with eligibility to register with the NMC upon graduation enabling extensive career opportunities in the UK and worldwide (subject to country-specific criteria)

- The course is split evenly between theoretical teaching and practical placements, giving you the chance to develop your skills in NHS hospitals, midwifery-led units and community areas including the home birth team, with support from practising midwives

- You will study a range of topics to meet the NMC standards for midwifery education. This will enable you to be proficient in providing universal care to women with uncomplicated pregnancies and to care for women and babies with additional care needs. You will qualify with the NIPE qualification (Newborn and Infant Physical Examination), also known as SPEN (Systematic Physical Examination of the Newborn)

- Benefit from an established breastfeeding clinic hosted by students and staff, where you can put theory into practice working alongside lecturers who are all qualified midwives

- Awarded UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, acknowledging DMU’s high standard of breastfeeding education and equipping you with the skills needed to support new mothers

- Gain international experience related to your studies through our DMU Global programme, which has enabled students to understand the healthcare provision in Amsterdam.

Modules

**Year One:**
Module 1: Principles of Universal Midwifery Care
Module 2: The Social Context of Childbearing
Module 3: Biological Sciences and Child bearing
Module 4: Practice Module One

**YEAR TWO:**
Module 1: Appreciating Research and Evidence in Midwifery Practice
Module 2: The Newborn Infant
Module 3: Additional Care Needs and Midwifery
Module 4: Practice Module two

**YEAR THREE:**
Module 1: Influencing and Advancing the Midwifery Profession
Module 2: Preparation for Professional Midwifery Practice
Module 3: Developing and Shaping Midwifery Practice
Module 4: Practice Module Three

Assessment methods

A wide variety of teaching and learning methods are used, putting you at the centre of learning. This includes enquiry-based learning which encourages thinking and application of theory to practice.

You maintain an electronic professional portfolio throughout the course, which assists with your continuous assessment in practice. Theory is assessed by exams, assignments, case studies and presentations throughout.

You must attend all theoretical and practice-based teaching. The theoretical teaching is normally 30 hours per week but varies as the course progresses with more self-directed learning and additional reading.

Clinical practice placements are currently based on a 37.5 hour week, typically 3 x 12.5 hour shifts when in the hospital, or 5 x 7.5 hour shifts when in the community setting.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
EU
£16,250
per year
International
£16,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Leicester Campus

Department:

Health and Life Sciences

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

62%
Midwifery

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Midwifery

Teaching and learning

83%
Staff make the subject interesting
72%
Staff are good at explaining things
76%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
93%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

69%
Library resources
83%
IT resources
73%
Course specific equipment and facilities
37%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
1%
Male students
99%
Female students
88%
2:1 or above
14%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
B

After graduation

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Midwifery

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£22,000
med
Average annual salary
100%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

95%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
3%
Health professionals
1%
Health associate professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Midwifery

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£29k

£29k

£30k

£30k

£30k

£30k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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