City's BSc Midwifery degree prepares students for a rewarding career as a midwife. Students combine theoretical study with clinical experience in a range of settings, working with London’s diverse populations in leading hospitals and community settings. Career prospects are excellent; 90% of our graduates go on to employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (Discover Uni).
This course is designed for students looking for a rewarding career supporting women and their families through pregnancy and childbirth. Graduates of the BSc Midwifery degree are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and will be qualified to practice as a midwife in the UK and overseas (additional qualifications may be required in some countries)
Students benefit from outstanding teaching, facilities and practice placements at London’s leading hospitals and trusts. Teaching is a combination of classroom based theory, simulated practice in our specialist Clinical Skills Centre and clinical placements.
The course is taught by academics who are registered midwives with a diverse range of experience over many specialist areas within the midwifery profession. Many of our academic team are actively involved in research, generating new knowledge which directly affects today’s practice and the curriculum of this course.
Our graduates secure employment with trusts including Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1: In the first year of study, professional knowledge and an understanding of the midwife's role are developed, working in partnership with women and multidisciplinary teams. Core modules include: Foundation skills for midwifery practice; Developing skills for caring in normal midwifery practice (practice experience); Introduction to human biology; Public health, midwifery and healthy communities; Using evidence in midwifery practice; An introduction to professional midwifery practice.
Year 2: In the second year, using evidence in midwifery practice, students develop their identity as a midwife. Wider issues such as women's health and the public health role of the midwife are covered. Students will be able to recognise the value and importance of working within a multi-professional team to ensure the best possible outcome for women and babies when complexities arise. Core modules are studied alongside elective modules. Core modules include: Reproductive biology, pathology and pharmacology; Developing relationships in midwifery practice; Skills for Co-ordinating Complex Midwifery Care (Practice Experience); Co – Compulsory Module 1 – Anthropology of childbirth; Co – Compulsory; Module 2 – Sexual health in relation to midwifery practice
Year 3: In the final year students gain competence in caring for women who choose to have midwifery-led care, including home birth, as a mode of delivery. Students are also supported to develop autonomy and accountability as a midwife. Core modules include: Developing autonomy in midwifery practice (practice experience); Leading and managing in professional midwifery practice; Dissertation.
Course Details – Assessment Method
A variety of assessment methods are used, depending on module choices these may include:
- Essays
- Practice Assessment Document
- Case studies
- Written examinations (short answer questions, multiple choice questions, seen scenario)
- Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
- Enquiry-Based Learning (EBL)
- Dissertation
- Projects
- Drug Calculations
- Critique of research
- On-line quizzes and activities
- Self-assessment on-line activities.
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:
B715
Institution code:
C60
Campus Name:
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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
Typically ABB or a combination of 'A' levels and other relevant qualifications. In addition to five passes at grade 4 (C) GCSE, including English and Mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma in a Nursing, Midwifery, Health, Science, or Social Care subject NOT Nutrition or Paramedic Studies. Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 30 credits at Distinction. Applicants must also hold GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (4) or above at the point of application to the programme.
Health and Social Care or Science-related subject. In addition to five passes at grade 4 (C) GCSE, including English and Mathematics.
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