Course Summary

A midwife makes a vital and unique contribution to the wellbeing of women and families during one of life’s most important events. This popular and dynamic pre-registration midwifery course leads to an academic award and a qualification as a Registered Midwife. The course consists of approximately 50% theory and 50% clinical practice. The course is designed to stimulate your curiosity. Emphasis is also placed on motivating you to become a competent professional practitioner. You will develop a keen awareness of the need for continuing education and development throughout your professional career. A key part of the course is the clinical experience acquired in a range of hospital and community settings. You will have placements in a range of busy obstetric units where you will gain midwifery experience caring for women and families who require specialist input from maternity care teams. You will also have the opportunity to participate in midwifery care in more remote and rural settings. You will be continuously supported and assessed by midwives during your practice placements. These experienced mentors will develop your skills in the delivery of midwifery care.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: B720

Institution code: R36

Campus Name: Main Site - Aberdeen

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

To include English and a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology or Psychology are recommended). Maths is also required at GCSE level grade 5 if not held at A-Level.

Accepted when combined with other qualifications. English and Science are also required at Scottish Higher/A Level. Maths may also be required at National 5/GCSE grade C or above. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.

Accepted when combined with other qualifications. English and Science are also required at Scottish Higher/A Level. Maths may also be required at National 5/GCSE grade C or above. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.

Accepted when combined with other qualifications. English and Science are also required at Scottish Higher/A Level. Maths may also be required at National 5/GCSE grade C or above. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.

To include English and a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology or Psychology are recommended). Maths is also required at National 5 grade C if not held at Higher Level.

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. English, Maths and a Science subject is required at higher level. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.

To include Higher Level English and a Science Subject (Biology is recommended). Maths is also required at Standard Level if not held at Higher.

English and a Science are required at A Level. Maths is also required at GCSE level grade 5 if not held at A-Level.

To include English and a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology or Psychology are recommended). Maths is also required at O3 if not held Higher.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

All applicants whose first language is not English are required to have an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum score of 7.0 overall to include a score of 7.0 in each element of speaking, listening and reading. Writing must be achieved at a minimum of 6.5. Appropriate equivalents will be considered.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 85%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 66%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Fees and funding

Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
England 8240.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8240.0 Year 1
Wales 8240.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8240.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 8240.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees: The cost of books that you may wish to purchase, Costs associated with your placement / study abroad, Accommodation and Living costs, Printing, £15 for Specialist Clothing – for clinical skills teaching.

Provider information

Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB

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