Course Summary

**Reasons to choose Kingston** - We are No. 1 in London and No.6 overall in the UK for Nursing and Midwifery (Guardian University League Tables 2022). - You will be offered a wide range of clinical experience within local NHS Trusts and the surrounding community. - You will use well-equipped skills laboratories, clinical equipment, mannequins and teaching models designed for maternity care. **About this course** This two year course is ideal for registered adult nurses who have already studied at degree level and wish to gain the knowledge and skills to register as a midwife with the NMC. You will study the midwifery profession and practice, research, biological science, social science, public health, law and ethics. There is an emphasis on clinical skills teaching and we aim to ensure your clinical placements reflect the modules you study, enabling you to integrate theory and practice. **Career opportunities** Once registered as a midwife, you may develop your skills and experience in the NHS, or the independent or voluntary sectors. Midwives work clinically, teach, undertake research or even manage a complete maternity service.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: - Bodies and Birth 2 - Social and Political Context of Birth 2 - Midwifery Profession and Practice 2A - Midwifery Profession and Practice 2B Year 2: - Bodies and Birth 3 - Social and Political Context of Birth 3 - Midwifery Profession and Practice 3A - Midwifery Profession and Practice 3B

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), presentations, clinical assessment and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Nursing and Midwifery Council

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 4J34

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


BSc Adult Nursing 2:2 or above plus registration as a nurse with the NMC for a minimum of 6 months

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

IELTS : 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other elements

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs.

Provider information

River House
53-57 High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ

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