Course Summary

**Why study BSc (Hons) Midwifery at BU?** - You can opt to study at either of our campuses – Bournemouth or Portsmouth. - With a strong emphasis on women-centred care, the course offers an equal balance of theory and practice. - 50% of the course will be spent in practice placements, in community and hospital settings, where you’ll learn from your interactions with women, families, midwives and other health professionals. - You’ll be introduced to new equipment and skills in our simulation facilities, including a birthing suite, where you can familiarise yourself with techniques prior to going into practice. - Learn from experienced and knowledgeable registered midwives and other healthcare practitioners. ****Funding support: Midwifery students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year.**

Course Details - Modules

First year units include; Midwifery Practice 1A, Midwifery Practice 1B, Childbirth Journeys, Fundamental Midwifery Care, Promoting Health and Foundations for Professional Practice and Research.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: B720

Institution code: B50

Campus Name: Portsmouth: St. Mary's Community Health Campus

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

128 - 144 tariff points to include a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent including 32 points in a required subject. Required subjects: A Level: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Sociology BTEC: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health & Social Care

128 - 144 tariff points from Scottish Highers including 32 points in a required subject.

128 - 144 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades including 15 level 3 credits in one or more of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Sociology or Health Science.

128 - 144 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff

32 - 34 points including grade H5 in a required subject.

128 tariff points (Grade DDM) in a required subject

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

128 tariff points in a required subject.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

128 - 144 tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects including 36 points in a required subject.

AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff. Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website. Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information. Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other components or equivalent.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 63%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 16500.0 Year 1
International 16500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.

Provider information

Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Poole
BH12 5BB

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