Being a midwife is a rewarding and exciting profession and with this course you'll confidently step into your career as 100% of our students have done. Bring your drive and dedication to become a successful midwife and we'll give you a course packed with all of the skills and experience you need to become a Nursing and Midwifery Council qualified midwife. **Why Choose University of Cumbria** You'll develop a sound knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology and pathology, together with a deep understanding of the psycho-social context of childbirth. And, our placement opportunities which account for 50% of the course mean that you'll often put your clinical skills into practice, giving you the confidence to ease into your career as a midwife. - Eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council immediately after graduating - Closely supported by passionate tutors who are experienced midwives and will bring their invaluable experience to their teaching - Tutors carry out national and international research, are members of national advisory bodies and publish papers in their areas of expertise, which will enhance your knowledge of topical issues and best practices - Boost your academic learning with practical sessions in our modern and up-to-date mock wards and clinical simulation facilities - Diverse placements - experience both city and rural healthcare systems, widening your nursing experience - Placement opportunity in the UK or abroad (including Germany, Spain Kenya and Uganda), enabling you to have first-hand experience of international midwifery - Excellent employment prospects thanks to our great contacts with NHS Trusts and care providers - Join a thriving student-run Midwifery Society - Study on our Fusehill Street Campus - a short walk from the historic and vibrant city of Carlisle - where you will have access to modern student social and study spaces - Guaranteed accommodation for first-year students You’ll learn the theory, but you’ll always be putting it into practice so you can graduate, ready to walk into a career supporting women and their families through pregnancy, birth and postnatal period. So, if you dream of being a midwife and want to be among the 100% of our students who’ve moved into employment or further study within 6 months of graduating, then this is the course for you. This course will prepare you for a career as a midwife as defined in the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC 2019) Standards for Pre-registration Midwifery Education. You'll develop a sound knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology and pathology, together with a deep understanding of the psycho-social context of childbirth. Plus, we'll help you develop key self-awareness skills to evaluate your influence on clients, making you into an effective investigator, critical user of evidence and an excellent communicator. And, a practitioner who places women at the centre of care through a holistic approach that respects individual needs. The ability to travel will be a major factor of the course-please be aware of this when you apply.

Year one: Fundamentals of Midwifery, Biological Basis to Normal Childbirth, Public Health in a Maternity Context, Fundamentals of Professional Practice, Developing Professional Graduate Skills for Health and Social Care Practitioners. Students exiting at this point with 120 credits at Level 4 would receive a CertHE. Year two: Developing Midwifery Practice - Responding to Challenges, Contemporary Holistic Midwifery in a Global Context, Complexity in Maternity Care, Using Evidence to Support Practice, Working with Others. Students exiting at this point with 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5 would receive a Dip HE. Year three: Preparing for Autonomous Midwifery Practice, Emergencies in Childbirth, Examination of the Newborn, Qualificatory Practice Unit for Examination of the Newborn, Using Evidence to Evaluate Practice, Professional Practice in Context.

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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.

Course code: B720

Institution code: C99

Campus Name: Carlisle - Fusehill Street

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

GCSE English Language, Maths and Biology/Combined Sciences at grade C/4 or above. Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English are also accepted.

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Student satisfaction : 88%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

EU	13250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
International	13250.0	Year 1

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Carlisle
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