Course Summary

Within the next decade, there will be new challenges and opportunities for midwives to develop their roles as practitioners, partners and leaders in delivering and shaping future maternity services (Midwifery 2020, 2010) Our course will give you the education and skills to embrace this challenge. Year one focuses on normality in the childbirth process, receiving specialist education in relation to life and social sciences, adaptation to pregnancy, and basic caring practical midwifery skills. You are introduced to midwifery practice during the pre-conceptual, prenatal, intranatal and postnatal periods; key public health issues; and professional, ethical and legal issues. The degree programme is provided on a full time basis of no less than three years duration and must be completed within 5 years (including interruptions). Practice placements are available throughout NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; NHS Ayrshire and Arran; NHS Lanarkshire; NHS Highland and NHS Dumfries and Galloway.This course is for graduates that wish to enter the field of Midwifery to care for expectant mothers, during labour and after. **Accreditation** Our course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You will be eligible for registration as a registered midwife with the NMC. **Placement Opportunities** While on our Midwifery course you will undertake a practice placements in one of the following Health Boards: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Ayrshire and Arran NHS Lanarkshire NHS Highland NHS Dumfries and Galloway You will also have one placement outwith the acute maternity sector.

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: B722

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


To be considered for our course, you must: Possess a first degree and have Qualifications in English, numeracy and science are required for Midwifery in line with NMC. Provide a personal/employer reference Provide an academic reference and formal University transcript/certificate Provide a statement of support (max 500) Entry is also dependent on your success in the following: Health screening Protection of vulnerable groups Personal interview

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/midwifery/?returnUrl=

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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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

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 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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