Midwifery
University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: B72X | Bachelor of Science - BSc
Entry requirements
120 to 128 points, to include a minimum of 2 A Levels including a Grade B in science, preferably Biology or Chemistry but Physics, Psychology and Sociology may also be considered.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 45 level 3 credits, 30 must be at Distinction including 15 level 3 credits in Biology. A further 15 credits must be at Merit. Five GCSEs at C/4 or above to include English, Maths and Science will be required.
Accepted in combination with other qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include two subjects with Grade 5 at higher level, once must be a science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Sociology Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Obtain H1 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 (all at Higher level) to include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Sociology . Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be science related
Considered in combination
120 points to include BB at Advanced Highers to include B in a relevant science (preferably Biology or Chemistry but Physics, Psychology and Sociology may also be considered). Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.
T Level
Accepted pathway: Health. Typical offer will be Merit Overall to include a Grade B from the 1st year core component.
UCAS Tariff
Minimum 2 A Levels to include a Grade B at Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Psychology or Sociology.
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About this course
This blended learning course equips you with the knowledge, skills, interpersonal and cultural competence needed to positively contribute to the health of childbearing women and their families, through individualised midwifery care, promoting continuity of care, personalisation and choice. This blended learning degree is suited to those who are self-motivated and able to study independently online, with regular support from tutors in local areas.
Each week, you undertake integrated clinical placements in a maternity unit in the South West of England, where practice supervisors support you to learn and progress to achieve the required NMC standards of proficiency for midwives. On completion, you will achieve a BSc (Hons) Midwifery, and will be eligible to register as midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Each year of this three-year course includes 45 weeks of learning, with 50% of this time spent on clinical placement.
- Blended learning course.
- Weekly midwifery placement experience.
- Regular face-to-face tutorials.
- Campus-based clinical skills teaching.
- Blended learning offers a flexible approach to your study, however please note it is still a full-time course.
- Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.
- Opportunity for peer learning.
- Variation in learning approaches such as online lectures, case studies, and IT-based activities.
- Holistic approach and experiences in professional practice.
- 50% of online academic study/tutorials and 50% in clinical practice.
- You will explore the normality and complexities of pregnancy and birthing.
- Develop skills to be a critical thinker and be a reflective learner.
- Learn and be a part of interprofessional team working.
- By the end of the course you will be able to promote health and wellbeing and provide autonomous care for birthing people, be an effective team member and support other midwifery students.
Modules
The first year of the course includes initial modules that will focus on the midwife as a professional and practitioner, clinical skills, factors influencing health and wellbeing, medication calculation and an introduction to research.
The second year will build on essential midwifery knowledge and skills, and extend students’ understanding and application of theory and research to all areas of midwifery practice.
The final year will include a research or practice development project, and enable students to develop the ability to support women with more complex needs through pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period (including the newborn and infant physical examination – NIPE).
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website
Assessment methods
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
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University of Plymouth
School of Nursing and Midwifery
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