The BSc Midwifery will enable graduates to pursue a career in this sector although some diversity into the fields of public health, sexual or family health.
In partnership with women, midwives promote and maintain health and prevent ill health in the mother and baby by means of empowerment, informed choice and health education.
Guest speakers form part of the programme and students have benefitted from lectures by Maureen McSherry, Consultant Midwife, NHS Lanarkshire; Joanna Greenock, NES Project Midwife, Compassionate Connections; and Dr Mary Rose Davie, NES Project Manager on the history of midwifery.
Career prospects
Graduates can register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Midwife. You can work as a Registered Midwife within a hospital or community setting in the UK or in EU countries. Job opportunities are excellent and starting salaries attractive. Most graduates work in midwifery although some diversify into the fields of public health, sexual health and family health.
Placement/Work-based learning
The programme is 50% work-based experience, which is assessed and has academic credit. You will develop your skills in clinical practice by working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within large and small hospitals in urban and rural locations. Clinical placements are located in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; Highland; Lanarkshire; Dumfries and Galloway; and Ayrshire and Arran Health Board areas.
Study abroad
You may study abroad while gaining credit towards your degree at one of our 80 educational partner organisations.
Professional recognition
The programme carries UNICEF’s UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation for ensuring midwifery students are equipped with knowledge and skills to advise breastfeeding mothers.
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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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:
U40
Campus Name:
Lanarkshire Campus
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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
Including English.
Including English.
Any HNC will be considered although Health or Science related preferred plus Higher English.
Including English.
Including English.
Including English.
Year 1
SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Any subject considered however Care & Administrative Practice preferred plus Higher English and Mathematics at National 5 / Intermediate 2 / Standard Grade Credit Level.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Including English.
Including English.
Including English.
Including English.
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English language requirements
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Grade
AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
44%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
64%
Go onto work and study:
77%
Fees and funding
International
16400.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
Paisley Campus
High Street
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Paisley
PA1 2BE
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