Midwifery
Teesside University, Middlesbrough
UCAS Code: B720 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Minimum of 120 points from 3 A Levels including a science subject preferably biology. We will accept psychology and physical education. AS level is not acceptable.
QAA recognised Access course in a science or health subject (including a science unit, preferably biology). We can accept Level 2 Access units in communication and maths in place of English and maths GCSEs.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language, maths and a science subject. Key Skills/Functional Skills level 2 in Communication and Application of Numbers can be accepted in place of English and maths GCSE. If you are studying an Access course, Level 2 units may be acceptable in place of GCSEs (see above).
Minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points from 4 or 5 Highers/Honours including a science, preferably biology.
Grade DDM in a science or health subject.
Minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 Advanced Highers including a science, preferably biology.
Minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points from 4 or 5 Highers including a science, preferably biology.
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About this course
**NOTE: This course has no vacancies for September 2024 or January 2025. The next intakes are September 2025 and January 2026.**
**Course overview**: From conception to birth midwives play a critical role. Train as a midwife at Teesside University and you will play a central role in the most amazing and challenging journey in a family’s life. Within this partnership you will be supporting women, through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood to make informed choices about their care.
Supported by midwives and academic staff throughout your training our course balances theory and practice to prepare you with the knowledge, skills and leadership to work as a midwife as an independent practitioner and within the multidisciplinary and agency team. A midwife is the lead practitioner for women with low risk care and is required to make decisions, coordinate and manage care for women with complex needs in conjunction with the woman and the wider team.
A range of practice placements give you the opportunity to develop your skills as a midwife and put into the practice the theory you have learnt in University. Our trust partners include County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust, Gateshead Health NHS foundation Trust, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees NHS Foundation Trust.
The course is underpinned by the latest research and will develop your critical analysis skills to deliver care to the highest standard for women.
On successful completion of the course you gain eligibility to apply for registration as a midwife on the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional Register.
Please note 100% attendance is expected during this course.
**Top reasons to study midwifery**
1. State-of-the-art simulation facilities to support the practical skills.
2. Opportunities to undertake an elective placement home or abroad.
3. Experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic teaching team have a strong focus on evidence-base practice.
4. Midwifery is an internationally recognised profession offering global career opportunities.
5. Excellent working partnership with local NHS trusts and charitable organisations
6. Development of interprofessional working with wider multidisciplinary teams.
This course prepares you to meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's standards for pre-registration midwifery education (NMC, 2019).
Throughout the course, as part of the placement experience, you will be required to travel to your placement area and work a shift pattern rota which includes night duty, weekends and bank holidays.
All new and continuing students on this course will receive a £5,000 maintenance grant each year if they’re eligible. If eligible, you will not need to pay it back.
**After the course**: The knowledge and experience gained during the course provides you with the opportunity to have an exciting and rewarding career. Registered Midwife status is recognised internationally and career opportunities are available both at home and abroad. New posts, roles and responsibilities are constantly evolving, both in community and hospital settings.
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